Meet Julia

Julia Lee

Volunteer Recruiting Co-Lead

Meet our lovely volunteer, Julia Lee! Julia joined Minds Matter as a Junior Mentor in 2020. Her mentee recently graduated high school in May 2022! Since then, Julia has continued her journey with Minds Matter by joining the Volunteer Recruiting Team to support our community in attracting and retaining volunteers who produce exceptional results for our mentees. MMBay produces results far greater than the national average. Our students - compared with peers from similar backgrounds - are 23x as likely to attend a selective college that prepares them for career and beyond.

“The students are special and driven - you are engaged with those who are raising their hands to be involved with the organization just as much as the mentors are.”

How have you benefited from your experience at Minds Matter? Being a Minds Matter mentor has been a rewarding experience. The students are special and driven - you are engaged with those who are raising their hands to be involved with the organization just as much as the mentors are. This desire matching allows for a conducive relationship where learning goes both ways. It's been amazing seeing my mentee throughout his high school journey - from standing his ground, finding new interests, to sharing his perspective.

What goes on during the Saturday sessions with the students you work with? The commitment and effort everyone (from mentees, mentors, pod leads, instructors, etc.) puts into Saturday sessions is impressive. The team does a great job providing the sessions with structure and fostering a community aspect. It may take a few sessions, but it's always enlightening to see the students engaged and speak up. While the content gives us a starting point in our discussions, I've truly enjoyed our trio sessions where we dive into particular topics - my mentee was interested in art and horror.