Application and Matching Process

Qualifications

Mentors are required to have at least five years of experience in local public health.
Mentees should be currently working in local public health.
Mentors and Mentees must be willing and able to commit to a 8-month mentoring relationship.
Ability to meet in person for Mentorship planned events/meetings

Apply

Local public health professionals interested in serving as mentors or mentees will complete the application form below. The application collects information on the applicant’s qualifications, current details, and requires the submission of a resume. Mentees will also be asked to specify some of their professional goals.

Applications must be submitted to MHOA by September 8, 2025.

The matching process for the mentorship program is designed to ensure that mentees are paired with mentors who can provide them with the support they need to achieve their professional goals in local public health. The mentee’s application will be carefully reviewed and shared with potential mentors located in the same geographic region who have relevant experience and expertise in the mentee’s desired areas of growth. Mentors will have the opportunity to select a mentee from a pool of candidates based on their shared goals and interests. This approach not only empowers mentors to take an active role in shaping the mentorship relationship, but also fosters a greater sense of investment and ownership in the program. As a result, mentors are more likely to be fully committed to building a successful mentoring partnership with their mentee.

In 2025, MHOA will conduct brief 5-10 minute interviews with mentees to explain expectations and gather more insight into their professional goals, expectations, and availability.

MHOA Mentorship Program Application

Please use the button below to open the application document (opens in a new tab).
Once your application is submitted. Please email your resume to mentorship@mhoa.com.

Mentee Application