Rainier Athletes’ Post

No way! You don't have to throw a perfect spiral to be a great mentor. RA students are eager to connect with mentors about all of their interests - they are artists, activists, engineers, and up-and-coming philosophers. Answers to more of our frequently asked questions about mentoring are on the RA website: https://loom.ly/jF_E_qc

RA Board Member Linda Hoffner, RPA is climbing all 14,411 feet of Mt. Rainier to benefit Rainier Athletes! 🏔️ Her climb, and your support, embodies the spirit of RA’s “ONE Team” value. Every contribution, whether it be a donation or social media share, plays a crucial role in overcoming challenges and achieving collective goals. Sponsor Linda’s climb at $0.14 per foot, or choose a custom amount to show your support: https://loom.ly/uJgMQzU

Kishan Naik just celebrated three years working with RA! In his Operations Manager role, Kishan churns out numbers, data, and systems behind the scenes. That doesn’t stop him from connecting with the core of our work. Kishan is a dedicated mentor to a middle school student, provides academic support to RA high schoolers, keeps the tunes bumping in our office, and is always up for a passionate debate. Happy anniversary, Kishan!

Did you know? In addition to volunteers from the community, every Rainier Athletes staff member is a dedicated mentor to a student, regardless of their day-to-day roles. Check out the pics of Taylor Emmaus McGhee (High School & Beyond Program Manager) and Christa Mazzone Palmberg (Director of Development) hanging with their mentees! We believe that hands-on experience with mentoring infuses our mission into the ways we fundraise, communicate, and operate. It also means that we walk alongside our mentors and we’re right there when a mentor/mentee pair needs support or kudos 🤝

And their 8+ year RA journey begins! 🛣️ Welcome to the RA village, new mentors and students! The latest mentors in the RA community come from BECU, Wright Runstad & Company, and AIM Consulting Group. Linda Hoffner, RPA Miguel Robledo Tanner Blanchard

Meet Samir: UW student, RA intern, and dedicated mentor. With his knack for making everyone feel at ease, he turns every moment into something special. Samir's dedication shines through when he is on the go juggling school, his internship, and work. He never fails to show up for his mentee, even when it's when it's straight from work and covered in paint, embodying the true spirit of mentorship!

A virtual high five🫸🫷 to our #ShapetheFuture2024 Sense of Belonging Sponsors: BECU, Parker, Smith & Feek, and STERLING REALTY ORGANIZATION, CO. Your support is translating into hundreds of students exploring their individual identities with an RA mentor walking alongside them, and ultimately investing their talents back into creating a strong and connected community 🚀

A huge thank you to our #ShapetheFuture2024 Core Community Sponsors: Broadview Wealth Management, LLC (including RA board member Thomas Bailey), Central Park Tennis Club, and Stone Age Construction! Each of these small businesses is defying their size and making a big-time impact for local students 🎆