NAWA MentorUp

Lift and Lead. Learn and Grow.

Whether you’re building your actuarial career or ready to give back, NAWA MentorUp creates powerful connections that help you grow—together.

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Why Join NAWA MentorUp?

NAWA MentorUp is a 6-month mentorship experience (kicks off every July and January) that pairs actuaries from across the profession in meaningful, 1:1 partnerships. We match based on shared interests, goals, and backgrounds to create relationships rooted in trust and growth.

Mentors gain:

Leadership and coaching experience
Stronger communication and listening skills
A chance to reflect on and share your career journey
New connections—and fresh perspectives

Mentees gain:

Support from someone who's been there
Clarity on your goals and next steps
A safe space to ask questions and explore the profession
Confidence to move forward

It’s not about having all the answers

it’s about showing up, sharing honestly, and growing together.

Who Should Apply?

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Mentors:

You don’t need to be a senior actuary to make an impact. Some of our valuable mentors have just a year or two of experience. If you’re willing to listen, support, and share your journey—you’re ready.

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Mentees:

Whether you’re a student, early-career professional, or navigating a new phase of your actuarial path, this program is for you. Mentors can help offer new perspectives and insights at every stage of the actuarial journey.

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Program Details

Timeline: Cohorts run for six months – January – June or July - December

Time Commitment: minimum of 1 hour/month (mentors and mentees find cadence that works best for them - monthly, bi-weekly, weekly)

Deadline to Join: Early December for January cohort and early June for July cohort

For Employers & Sponsors

Encouraging your employees to participate in this program strengthens leadership skills, builds professional visibility, and grows your actuarial team. We’re here to help your actuaries grow in every way!

Contact us to learn more

Want to Participate in the Next MentorUp Cohort?

Want to Participate in the Next MentorUp Cohort?

It starts by creating a profile on MentorCity:

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Questions? Contact us at ally@nawaactuaries.org.