What is Mentoring?
Mentoring is a professional relationship between a mentor and a mentee
focused on long-term career development.
Mentees are often early to mid-career professionals seeking guidance.
Mentors are experienced professionals looking to gain personal fulfillment by giving back.
The WLP Mentorship Program is a dedicated program available
to all Canadian Women Leaders in Pharma members.
To register for the WLP Mentorship Program, first ensure you have an active WLP Membership.
Why become a Mentee?
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Accelerate Career Growth: Move forward in your career more quickly by leveraging the experience and strategic advice of a seasoned professional to help you navigate your path.
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Build Skills and Knowledge: Gain valuable practical knowledge, learn new skills, and deepen your understanding of your industry directly from an expert in the field.
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Cultivate Leadership Skills: Observe effective leadership firsthand and receive personalized coaching to identify and develop your own potential as a future leader.
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Expand Your Professional Network: Grow your connections significantly by gaining introductions to your mentor's established network of professional contacts and colleagues.
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Receive Expert Guidance: Benefit from a trusted advisor who can offer invaluable advice, fresh perspectives, and a safe space to discuss challenges and career opportunities.
Why become a Mentor?
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Gain Personal Fulfillment: Experience a deep sense of satisfaction by giving back to your community and empowering others in their professional journey.
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Strengthen Leadership Skills: Develop and refine your coaching, communication, and leadership abilities by guiding a mentee.
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Broaden Professional Perspectives: Gain fresh insights and see your industry from a different viewpoint by engaging with a mentee's experiences and ideas.
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Reflect on Your Growth: Use the opportunity to reflect on your own career path, choices, and accomplishments, solidifying your own knowledge.
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Share Your Experience: Make a tangible impact by sharing your hard-won expertise and offering valuable career direction to the next generation.
Already a WLP member?
Login to your account to learn more and
visit the members-only mentorship page
Questions?
If you have questions and want to speak with a member of the Mentoring Committee, please email us at
Hear from our Mentors and Mentees
Diana Veronica Ferraez
Mentor
“Being a mentor in the WLP Mentorship Program has been a truly rewarding experience. It creates a space where both mentor and mentee can explore new perspectives, navigate workplace challenges, and grow together. As someone passionate about supporting women, I deeply value the opportunity to contribute, share experiences, and help others advance in their professional journey.”
Nesrine Demashkieh
Mentee
“My mentor provided tailored guidance that kept me motivated during times of uncertainty. Her mentorship created a safe space for reflection, allowing me to explore new opportunities.”
Lisa Heath
Mentor
“My experience with the WLP mentoring program proves to me that mentoring works. My mentee was able to achieve her professional goals but in a way and in an area that she had not been considering when we started working together. I think I achieved my goal, which was to ensure my mentee was exposed to different ways of thinking about working in pharma. In this mentoring relationship, both mentor and mentee benefited by exercising flexible thinking and creativity. We pushed our preconceived notions together.”
Pavithra Janardhanan
Mentee
“Beyond our scheduled mentorship sessions, my mentor continued to support me through the interview process and motivated me during my transition. She has an incredible ability to bring out the best in her mentees.”
Mariella Toufos
Mentee
“I want to thank the WLP mentorship program for the guidance and invaluable experience that I received. The program was structured to set you up for success. I had the greatest pleasure to partner with a phenomenal mentor, Diana Veronica Ferraez. She provided me with extremely valuable resources and career insights that I will continue to utilize throughout my career. I would highly recommend this program to all who are looking to enhance their career path.”
Fanny Guimont-Desrochers
Mentee
“My mentor is a role model and I aspire to have a career like her someday—she is a highly successful human leader who values giving back and helping others to shine.”