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Steven Rimke

Committee Chair

The VASTA Mentorship Initiative is a program which works to open up avenues of mentorship and peer support to all of our members. The initiative facilitates events, gathers resources, and sets up facilities to allow our newer members to gain valuable insight from our more experienced members.

We also facilitate semi-formal relationships between peers at similar career points who wish to exchange ideas, advice, and experiences with those facing similar challenges and milestones. We want to empower all members by harbouring a culture of knowledge-sharing, open communication and championing our most valuable resource - ourselves!

 
Board Liaison: Chaslee Schweitzer

Committee Members: 
Kayla Belush
Jedd Bonstad-Clark
Kacie Brown
Rina Gjoka
Matt Greenberg
Jacob LeBlanc
Ursula Meyer
Ann Marie Pollard
Joel Rodriguez
Franklin Wagner
 


2026 Mentorship Program


In celebration of VASTA’s 40th anniversary, and our ongoing commitment to our values of collaboration and access, we are proud to launch a new Mentorship Program in 2026. At VASTA, we believe in the power of long-standing members lifting the next generation of voice and speech professionals, providing access to resources, connection, and opportunities for all. 

This inaugural program is designed as an 8-week, cohort-based experience connecting emerging professionals with established educators and practitioners across the field. Through guided conversations, structured topics, and meaningful exchange, participants will gain practical tools, industry insight, and a stronger sense of professional identity.


Learn More: 2026 Mentorship Program