MENTORSHIP · COMMUNITY · GROWTH
Mentoring Program
Connecting senior and junior API social work scholars through mentorship, collaboration, and professional development.
WHAT WE OFFER
Mentorship That Supports Your Career
Different stages. A stronger tomorrow.
Guidance. Resources. Community. Opportunity.
Academic Mentoring
Connect with experienced API scholars for guidance on research, scholarship, and academic development.
Research & Collaboration
Build relationships with scholars who share overlapping research and professional interests.
Professional Networking
Connect through APISWEA mentoring gatherings and the broader mentoring community.
Publishing Support
Exchange information and guidance related to publishing and scholarly development.
Job Search Support
Access resources and support related to the academic job market.
Funding & Opportunities
Learn about funding, conferences, presentations, and professional opportunities.
Activities include but are not limited to:
API Mentoring group gatherings at CSWE APM and SSWR annual conferences
API Mentoring List to facilitate networking, mentoring and communication
Job search statement review support
GET INVOLVED
Join the APISWEA Mentoring Community
Interested in connecting with API social work scholars and participating in mentoring activities? Complete the Mentoring Program Membership Form to get started.
Complete the Membership Form →
STRONGER
TOGETHER
PROGRAM LEADERSHIP
Meet the Mentoring Program Team
Dr. Mo-Yee Lee
Co-Chair
Professor & PhD Program Director
College of Social Work
The Ohio State University
Dr. Anao Zhang
Co-Chair
Associate Professor
School of Social Work
University of Washington
FEATURED MEMBER PROGRAM
Job Search Personal Statement Review
Supporting APISWEA doctoral student members preparing for the academic job market.
For Doctoral Students
Academic job market preparation
Expert Review
Feedback from experienced social work scholars
Annual Deadline
June 15
Preparing for the Job Market?
Submit a national final, generic version of your personal statement for review by an external scholar whose expertise aligns with your research area.
View Submission Guidelines →