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Q: Tell us about your background and how long you’ve lived in the community. A: I grew up in Santa Barbara, and attended public schools all the way through college at UC Berkeley where I studied English. I graduated from the University of Michigan where I received a Master’s in Communication Studies. My family and I have lived on the SF Peninsula for about 25 years. I spent my career working for nonprofit groups, including Direct Relief, the Peninsula Open Space Trust, Earthjustice, and LifeMoves. Q: How did you initially find out about and get involved with RTE? A: I learned about RTE through my friend (and RTE mentor) Melanie Norall, who I met when our daughters were getting ready for kindergarten in Palo Alto. Melanie shared with me how much she enjoyed working with her RTE mentees , and how warm and supportive the other RTE volunteers are. RTE also sounded like an effective and well-run organization. Q: Does your personal and/or professional background help you in your role as a mentor? A: My background is in nonprofit fundraising and communications, so it was fairly easy to make the transition from working for nonprofits to volunteering for them. I also helped my daughter, nephew, and nieces navigate the transition to college so I knew about the process and the challenges students can face. Our mentors are the heart and soul of our program! Please contact us if you would like to become a mentor. Read the entire interview with Adelaide HERE.
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