Zayed Global Links Project

Project DreamCatcher

MENTOR APPLICATION Deadline to apply: Friday, March 24, 2017

MENTOR GOALS

Mentors will share their professional expertise with women entrepreneurs from the Hualapai, Tohono O’odham, San Carlos Apache, and White Mountain Apache tribes selected for this year’s Project DreamCatcher.

KEY PROGRAM INTERACTION  Sunday, April 9: Two time slots available (1 or 2 Required): o 9:00am-12pm Advising Shift 1 OR o 1:00pm-4pm Advising Shift 2  Tuesday, April 4, 6:00pm to 8:00pm: Welcome Event (Optional)  Monday, April 10, 2:00pm to 4pm: Graduation Ceremony (Optional)

Mentors will join the 2017 DreamCatcher cohort on Thunderbird’s campus for advising day on Sunday, April 9th from 9:00am to 4pm. Mentors have the option to choose between two time slots: 9am-12pm or 1:00pm-4pm. They will be grouped at tables based on their areas of expertise, and participants will rotate among the tables to meet the mentors, receive guidance on their questions, and develop their professional network. Ideal candidates for mentors are entrepreneurs or business or educational professionals who can commit to participating on Sunday, April 9, 2017. Breakfast and/or lunch will be provided. Mentors are invited, but not required, to attend the welcome event on Tuesday, April 4 from 6-8pm at Thunderbird’s pub and the graduation ceremony on Monday, April 10, 2017 from 2-4pm on Thunderbird’s campus.

Thank you! We appreciate your interest! PERSONAL DATA

Full Name: Title: Organization/Business Name: Organization/Business Address: (Street Address)

(City, State/Province, Zip/Postal Code, Country) Organization/Business Phone: Organization/Business Fax: Home Address: (Street Address)

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(City, State/Province, Zip/Postal Code, Country) Home Phone: Mobile Phone: Website Address: Social/Professional Media: E-mail Address: 1. 2. What is the best way to contact you?

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Please list your current title and position:

In what industry/sector do you work? Communication/Media Health care Education IT/Computers Manufacturing Government Accounting/Legal Construction Retail/wholesale/distributing Public Relations Non Profit (describe) Other (describe)

Please describe your company’s or organization’s products, services and/or operations:

Does your organization have business interests in Arizona’s Native American communities? If so, please describe that business interest and where you work. Yes No

Describe any additional relevant professional experience or past positions:

EDUCATION If asked, would you be available on a limited basis to provide expertise in your field/knowledge area to the participants as a group? (i.e., questions about capital development, implementing a plan, etc.) Yes No

In what areas might you provide expertise, other than what is covered in this profile?

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Why do you want to participate in this program? What drives you to help?

PERSONAL EXPERTISE Have you participated in other programs involving Native American women? Yes No Please describe briefly the extent of your understanding of the business opportunities and challenges for Native American women, especially any specific knowledge and/or experience with Arizona tribes.

Have you benefited from a previous mentoring relationship, either as a mentor or as someone being mentored? Yes No If so, briefly describe your experience, and any goals you were able to reach as a result.

Why would you make a good mentor? What skills do you have to share? And, how do you feel you can best make a difference?

Documents attached: Picture Biographical sketch Resume

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Please submit this completed application by March 24, 2017 via:

Email: [email protected]

Fax: 602-978-7874

Mail: Thunderbird for Good 1 Global Place Glendale, AZ 85306

Questions: Please call 602-978-7742

Thank you for applying!