Margaret Fitzgerald worked as a secretary in the physics department at Mount Holyoke College. Decades ago, as the field was dominated by men, Margaret dedicated herself to guiding and supporting the female students. She meant so much to these students that, even as they went on to prestigious schools and noteworthy careers, they kept in touch and credited her with their success.
The Margaret Fitzgerald Mentor Program provides one-on-one mentorships from volunteer professionals and retired professionals to women and non-binary people who are working to turn their aspirations into action steps. Mentorships are tailored to each mentee’s personal situations and definitions of success, focusing on everything from:
Work-life Balance
Financial Planning
Higher Education
Career Advancement
Goal Setting
Mentoring pairs commit for one year, meeting for approximately ninety minutes per month at times and in ways that are convenient to them. Quarterly meetings bring all pairs together to network and learn from presenters on group-sourced topics.