FIND A MENTOR
Leveraging the knowledge and experience of mentors is a valuable tool for personal and professional growth. UIF supports this core principle through our Mentorsphere(TM) — a curated virtual community where individuals and organizations can connect with mentors from industry, government, and higher education.
HOW IT WORKS
Once you request a connection to a mentor, UIF will contact you with specific questions. Our goal is to create positive mentoring connections with as many mentors as possible. Remember, each mentor brings different skills and experiences to help you grow and learn. A UIF team member will set up an in-person or virtual introduction to your mentor. We ask that you keep an open mind and be respectful of the mentors who volunteer their time.
Our Mentors

Jess Ames
Angel Flight East (Non-Profit)
Expertise: Fundraising, social media, marketing, public relations

Martie Bernicker
SpeakUp (Non-Profit)
Expertise: Public speaking, Non-profit, Emotional health, Counseling

Noel Billingsley
Palturai
Expertise: Commercial Lending, Banking, Portfolio Management, Finance

Rohan Brown
Barley & Entrepreneur Media
Expertise: Branding, Pitching, Network marketing, Business model planning

Fabian Centero
Bindle, AdvertiseMint
Expertise: Marketing, TikTok, Video Production

Tom Coghlan
Appitur
Expertise: Entrepreneurship, online education, accounting, finance, business development, small business use of technology

Daniel Couser
C.A.L.M.
Expertise: Neuroscience Educator, Neuroscience, Researcher, Public Speaking

Anthony Deese
Cloud Mind Solutions
Expertise: Electrical and Computer Engineering, Higher Education, Public Speaking.

Yash Dhir
Jochi
Expertise: Education Technology, Systems Engineering, Bootstrapping, Assumption testing

Jaclyn Gallo
Clarity & Action Consulting
Expertise: Health & Fitness, Social Media, App Development Process, Author, Speaker, Marketing, Business Strategist

Ryan Eppley
REC Philly
Expertise: Public Speaking, Critical Thinking, Business Development, Collaboration, and Empathy-driven Solutions.

Carolyn Fisher
Centennial Foundation (Non-Profit)
Expertise: Business teacher, retail, event planning, fundraising

Evan Hajas
Mohalla Products
Expertise: Social Media, Marketing, Brand Management, E-Commerce, Sales

Anjali Gupta
Pinwheel Provisions
Expertise: Organizational leadership, food business

Ellen Hamilton
ChemoCozy
Expertise: E-commerce, Business Planning, Retail, Sales, Product development

Matthew Hope
Summa
Expertise: Public Health, Medical Data

Nikki Johnson
Donafy
Expertise: Patent Law, Tax Law, Public Speaking, Leadership and Community Outreach

Marty Kenny
The Weekly Fight
Expertise: Leadership, Team Building, Training Management, Non-profit

Jenny Heitler- Klevans
Pickleberry Pie
Expertise: Music Entertainment, Grant writing, Fundraising, Running a board

Phil Macero
University Science Center
Expertise: Finance, fundraising

Mary Fischer Nassib
Sow Good Now
Expertise: Financial Services, Wealth Management, Leadership, Coaching, Sales Strategy, Philanthropy

Canon Pattillo
Porter
Expertise: Emerging technology, former Naval Officer, strategy, business intelligence

Colleen Philbin
Opt In
Expertise: Public Speaking, Non-Profit, Emotional Health, Social Work

Michelle Pistone
VIISTA
Expertise: Teaching, Refugee and Immigration Law, Legal Research, Human Rights, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Public Speaking, TEDx Host

Steve Popielarski
Thermaquil
Expertise: Medical Devices, Business Development, Cross-functional team leadership, Engineering

Evan Porter
Summa
Expertise: Public Health, Medical Data

Stacey Rabbino
Donafy
Expertise: Patent Law, Tax Law, Public Speaking, Leadership and Community Outreach

Bernhard Ritz
Palturai
Expertise: Branding, Pitching, Network marketing, Business model planning, Building a Team, Leadership

Melissa Rowe
Capture Greatness!
Expertise: Scholarship Writing and College Coaching

Saad Sahil
ElavatED
Expertise: undraising, international program development, education, professional development

Diena Seeger
iBalans LLC
Expertise: Bootstrapping, business strategy, corporate development, leadership and finding your niche, sales

Rebecca Simon
Insights Software
Expertise: Team Building, Social Media, Project Management, Accounting and Finance

Erik Skantze
Edconnective
Expertise: Leadership, Technical Knowledge

Darby Smith
Universal Music Group
Expertise: IT, Project Management, Business Analytics

Kristina Tatiossian
Crispr Classroom
Expertise: Education, CRISPR, TikTok, Social Media

Brandon Washington
1901
Expertise: fundraising, education, nonprofits

Ian Wilson
Valley Forge Coffee Reserve
Expertise: Sales and Operations, Social Media

Tiffany Yau
Fulphil (Non-Profit)
Expertise: Non-Profit leadership, Public Speaking, Social entrepreneurship

Helen Zhang
Distat Co.
Expertise: Chemistry, Materials Science, Pitch Best Practices, Beta Testing, Managing a team

Jess Ames
Angel Flight East (Non-Profit)
Expertise: Fundraising, social media, marketing, public relations