Hotel Student Mentorship Program

Dedicated to pairing incoming hotelies with mentors committed to supporting and empowering them at The Nolan School and Cornell.

Our Vision

All Nolan students will reach their potential and thrive during their time at Cornell and beyond.

Mission Statement

To empower Nolan School students to be successful by fostering vibrant engagement within the school community. We aim to help students find their path by enabling thoughtful mentorship, cultivating opportunities, and providing resources and activities to support their needs.

Our Values

1. Hospitality
2. Empowerment
3. Engagement
4. Prosperity

How to Get Involved:

All new hotelies are eligible for a mentor and all returning hotelies are encouraged to apply to become mentors! We urge you to engage with our program events and resources and reach out if we can be of assistance in any way.

Please reach out to us with any questions or comments you may have: hsmp@cornell.edu


Current Executive Board Members

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Gavin Ross

President Class of 2026
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Lance Zeligson

Executive Vice President Class of 2027
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Amelia Clevenger

VP of Mentor Development Class of 2027
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Shahida Folkes

VP of External Relations Class of 2028
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Lillian Hammam

VP of Events Class of 2027
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Buzmael Joanus

VP of Mentee Development Class of 2028
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Cathy Mao

VP of Programs Class of 2027
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Reilly Won

VP of Marketing Class of 2028