About this program
The HFMA Emerging Leaders Mentoring Program aims to support current and aspiring managers and leaders in our industry, helping them build a network of inspired leadership professionals and attain satisfying professional careers, individual success, and business growth.
The mentor may help the mentee achieve or work toward personal or career goals, introduce the mentee to new ways of thinking, challenge a mentee’s limiting assumptions, share valuable life lessons, and much more.
Applications for the current cohort are closed. The next cohort will be open for applications March 2026.
2025 – 2026 Information Session Recording
Program intent:
- To empower HFMA members by putting them in the driver’s seat of their career and their learning.
- To provide mentees with guidance and support from experienced professionals in the industry.
- To offer mentors the opportunity to give back to the community and share their knowledge and skills.
- To foster high engagement of our members.
- To develop HFMA members into the leaders of tomorrow by providing them with the support, growth and guidance they need.
- To provide a structured and supportive environment for members to learn, grow, and succeed in their careers.
Who can apply?
Eligibility criteria to apply as a mentee includes:
- Seeking to advance in career or advice to elevate career path
- Member of HFMA
- Program commitment, including length of program, regularly meeting with match, and participating in surveys and events
Eligibility criteria to apply as a mentor includes:
- In a leadership position with at least 5 years of experience in our industry
- Member of HFMA
- Program commitment, including length of program, regularly meeting with match, and participating in surveys and events
Both mentees and mentors must also be willing to complete the online training provided, review the support resources available and engage completely in the relationship process, connecting with your mentee/mentor at least monthly.
What’s involved?
The HFMA Emerging Leaders Mentoring Program is a 6-month program, September 2025 through February 2026.
Mentors and mentees will be matched according to application details and are required to attend three events; Program Launch, Progress Review; and Program Close, all of which will be delivered via Webinar. The sessions will be recorded if you are unavailable at these times.
During the program, mentors and mentees will be expected to be in contact at least monthly.
Mentees and first-time mentors will also be expected to complete the Art of Mentoring online training module to prepare them for their mentoring relationship. Acceptance into the program is conditional upon your commitment to completion of the training. The online mentoring platform will provide your mentoring partner’s details, the option to communicate with the Program Manager, and access the training and resources. During the program, you will receive frequent communications from the Program Manager, giving you helpful tips and information about mentoring and access to other relevant materials available for supporting mentees and mentors.
Important notes:
- During and at the end of the program, you will be invited to provide feedback about your experience.
- You will be advised if there is a suitable match the week of September 8, 2025
- Limited spots are available – applications will close when spots are filled so apply today!