Talent Inclusion Mentorship Education (TIME)

“The TIME mentorship program has proven to be one of the most effective and rewarding mentoring programs I have encountered during my decades in the security industry. Everything about TIME mentorship supports well-rounded and inclusive interactions between professionals yielding significant tangible benefits equally for both mentors and mentees. I’m proud to have been selected to serve as a mentor and look forward to continuing to take advantage of this fantastic and unique professional development opportunity within the security industry.”

– Jim Black, director, physical security standards and controls, Microsoft (mentor)

“The mentorship program has been incredibly valuable to me. [My mentor] has been a fantastic sounding board for so many decisions during my first year in the industry. Her guidance has greatly boosted my confidence, and I couldn’t be more grateful for this resource. Thank you for supporting such a wonderful program!”

– Eddi Bradley, account executive, Telaeris (mentee)

“As a mentor, I have had the privilege of guiding numerous individuals in their personal and professional growth; however, my experience with my mentee has been particularly rewarding, as I have witnessed significant transformations in their approach to challenges, relationships and overall well-being. From our initial conversations, it was clear that my TIME mentee was eager to learn and grow. They were open to feedback, willing to take risks and committed to self-improvement. As we navigated various topics, including emotional intelligence, communication, decision making, conflict management and relationship building, I observed remarkable progress in their ability to apply theoretical concepts to real-world scenarios. … As a mentor, it has been a privilege to play a role in my mentee’s growth and development. I am grateful for the opportunity to share my knowledge, experience and insights with them, and I look forward to continuing our mentorship journey together.”

– Adam Donato, area manager, data center physical security, Meta (mentor)

"I absolutely love the mentor/mentee program. The ability to help my mentee open doors and push forward in an industry that was new to her was incredibly rewarding. Every conversation with my mentee was worthwhile and exciting. Not only did she learn, but I did as well. Being able to see the industry in a new perspective from a younger individual was eye-opening and refreshing. I am grateful for the opportunity to give back and for what I have learned."

– Janet Fenner, president, Defined Marketing (mentor)

"TIME is an outstanding forum for experienced security professionals to offer guidance to a new generation of industry leaders. Participation in the program not only positively shapes a mentee’s future but is also an opportunity for mentors to discover new trends, new methods and new perspectives on workplace issues." 

– Cameron Javdani, president, SoundSecure (mentor)

"The security industry has needed a program like TIME for many years. This program provides a great opportunity to move the industry forward by sharing knowledge and skills with a new generation of security professionals. I recognize how difficult it is to access and learn from experienced security professionals. TIME has been a great tool for me to connect with and assist young security professionals and to help them grow both professionally and personally."

– Charles LeBlanc, project executive, IMEG Corp (mentor)

"The TIME program has been great so far! Both [my mentor] and I have gone through such dramatic changes in our jobs this past year, so it’s been so great just having time to talk to someone with a different perspective on our situations."

– Ashley Means, event specialist, regional marketing Americas, Milestone Systems (mentee) (mentee)

“The TIME program is great because it gives young professionals a free opportunity to learn from more experienced security professionals in a one-on-one environment. There are scheduled discussions for the program as well that help frame what will be discussed with the mentee/mentor, but at the same time the conversation can really focus on anything of relevance. I’d highly recommend this program to anyone in the security industry that is either new to security or younger and hoping to learn more about the industry!”

– Derrick Ramage, sales development representative, security, Gallagher (mentee)

“I absolutely enjoyed every minute of the mentorship program. [My mentor] has been wonderful, giving me endless encouragement and guidance. I understand I am a special case as I went back to school during the mentorship to further my education and obtain a bachelor’s degree; however, the support and knowledge Kelly has provided in regard to doing such a change as well as appropriate ways to talk to my bosses about topics that include my future with the company has been knowledge that I will keep with me. She has also helped with finding ways to organize my work and personal life in a better and more efficient way. I am very happy to have been given the opportunity to learn from [my mentor] and get to be a part of this program!"

– Kennidy Riedemann, technology systems designers, T.I.E. Consulting (mentee)