BWNC Mentorship Program 2024-2025
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About Our Mentorship Program
In our fifth year, our mentorship program continues to offer invaluable support to our past mentees, both professionally and personally. This exceptional opportunity allows participants to learn from a diverse group of experts, including executives, senior business leaders, technical specialists, and HR professionals from renowned companies such as Apple, Amazon, Meta, Google, Cisco, Adobe, Marvell, Nvidia, Morgan Stanley, and Cadence.
Benefits of Participating
● Achieve Personal Growth: Learn from seasoned professionals to enhance your personal and career development.
● Expand Your Network: Gain access to a vast and influential professional network.
● Build a Supportive Community: Become part of a trusted and supportive community.
● Improve Relationships: Gain a deeper understanding of others, improving relationships with your boss, coworkers, and family.
● Receive Career Support: Get support and encouragement to achieve your dream job.
●Boost Confidence and Productivity: Enhance your confidence and productivity at work.
● Enjoy New Connections: Make new friends and enjoy a more fulfilling experience.
How to Get Involved
If you’re interested in joining our mentorship program, click the Apply button below. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to grow personally and professionally. Acceptance notifications will be emailed by September 16, 2024, along with details on how to submit the $100 deposit. See FAQ below for details.
Mentors
Alan Ko
Tech Lead
Cisco
Jie Chen
Retd Software Engineer
Lucy Yang
Business Controller
Stella Lu
Management Analyst
Santa Clara County
Xiaoying Li
Sr Firmware Engineer
Western Digital
Ginger Tsun
Retd Director of Engr
Apple
Jimmy Chen
Prod Marketing Director
JC Hitech Consulting
Manny Ko
Retd Principal Engineer
Apple
Tim Chen
Director
Analog Devices
Yi-Ning Huang
Founder
Honu Lab
Grace Wang
Senior Data Science Mgr
Akamai Technologies
Kevin Lin
Adjunct Professor
Ohlone College
Mark Lin
Co-Founder
Klok Tech
Wei Lwun Lu
Research Scientist
Meta
Yuping Chung
VP of Business Dev
System Elite Technology
Guey Ing
Retd VP Application Engr
Synopsys Inc
Lu (Celine) Cai
Staff Software Engr, TLM
Rony Cheung
Co-Founder
Game Mixer, Vividhub
Wesley Li
GPU Architect
Nvidia
Yvonne Chen
Camera System Engineer
Apple
Advisors
Anne Yang
Scholar
Self
Lei Chen
Design Director
Silergy Technology
Sally Hsiao
Director of Finance
BWNC
Chengyong Ye
Investment Expert
Self
Mike Chiou
Retd Financial Advisor
Morgan Stanley
Sun-Inn Shih
Retd Senior Engineer
Apple
Jing Jing Yang
Retd Budget Payroll Mgr
Stanford Career
Patrick Lin
Director
BWNC
Weiwei Wu
Music Educator
Self
Kee Wei
Deputy CEO
BWNC
Pei Fen Chen
Life Coach
Self
Peer Mentors
James Fann
Sr QA Manager
Infor
Vivian Jing
Process Dev Engineer II
Illumina
Jun Luo
Val. & Char. Engineer
AMD
Wei Zhou
Sr IC Design Engineer
Intel
Lu Yu
Software Engineer
Wenyuan Gao
Software Engineer
Sidney Hsu
System Dev Engineer
AWS
Yiqing Zhang
Staff ASIC Engineer
Quantenna
FAQ
Who is qualified to join this program?
Any young professional seeking professional or personal growth is welcome. Please note that to ensure the quality of the program, we can only accommodate individuals who can consistently attend in-person meetings in the Bay Area. See time commitment details below.
Who are the mentors in this program?
Our mentors are accomplished professionals, including executives, senior leaders, and technical experts in fields such as software engineering, data science, machine learning, semiconductor design, business, biotech, finance, real estate investment, supply chain management, project/product management, and marketing. If you have a specific field of interest, please indicate it in your application so we can try to match you with a suitable mentor. In addition to the group mentor, the team benefits from various specialized advisors who offer diverse expertise and guidance.
How will I benefit from this program?
You will have opportunities to connect with and learn from mentors and fellow mentees, develop both soft and technical skills, and build strong, meaningful relationships. Your experience will largely depend on your proactive engagement and humility. We recommend approaching the program with these qualities to make the most of the experience.
What is the time commitment for this program?
Mentees are required to attend four program-wide in-person events, including the kick-off and graduation. Additionally, you must attend eight monthly in-person meetups with your assigned mentor and fellow mentees. The format of these meetups will be determined by the mentor. Optional additional meetups may be arranged at the mentor’s discretion. Please only apply if you can commit to these requirements, respecting our mentors' time.
How much does this program cost?
Upon acceptance, you will receive details on paying a $100 deposit. There will be at least twelve events in total. If you attend at least ten of these events, the deposit will be refunded after the graduation event. This deposit ensures active participation and contribution. All mentors volunteer their time and efforts, and additional donations, while appreciated, are not required.
Do I need to study Buddhism to participate in this program?
No, a background in Buddhism is not required. We welcome participants from all faiths and religious backgrounds.
Have more questions?
Feel free to contact us at mentorship@bwnc.org.
About BWNC
Bliss and Wisdom Foundation of Northern California (BWNC)
Founded in 2004, Bliss and Wisdom Foundation of Northern California (BWNC) is a U.S. non-profit organization dedicated to serving our local community through education and volunteer work.