Marketing Mentor Network

A six-month mentorship experience connecting DMV marketing professionals across every stage of their career

Some career moves you can plan. Others happen because you met the right person at the right time. The AMADC Marketing Mentor Network (MMN) was built to make that second kind happen more often. One of AMADC’s most beloved flagship programs, MMN pairs experienced marketing leaders with early to mid-career professionals for six months of personalized guidance, honest conversation, and real connection — all within a cohort community that makes the whole experience richer.

The program runs October through April in a hybrid format, with an in-person kickoff, monthly cohort events, and regular one-on-one meetings between mentors and protégés. The relationships built here have a way of lasting well beyond April.

The Marketing Mentor Network Difference

6-Month Program

A structured, meaningful mentorship experience that runs October through April — long enough to make a real impact.

Thoughtful Matchmaking

Mentors and protégés are carefully paired based on career goals, industry, marketing discipline, and experience level.

A Community That Sticks

Monthly cohort events, a dedicated Slack community, and connections to past cohorts mean the relationships extend far beyond the program itself.

Your Marketing Mentor Network Experience

Get Paired with the Right Mentor

The MMN leadership team takes matchmaking seriously — pairing protégés with mentors based on career objectives, industry, and goals outlined during the application process. In the rare case a match isn’t working, the team steps in to find a better fit.

Meet Regularly, Grow Consistently

Protégés and mentors meet one-on-one every two to three weeks throughout the program, with the full cohort coming together monthly for group events held in person or virtually.

Stay Connected Beyond the Program

MMN uses Slack and LinkedIn to keep the cohort connected throughout the program — and previous cohorts remain active, creating a living network of DMV marketing professionals you can tap into long after the program ends.

Grow in Every Direction

Whether you’re a protégé building your career or a mentor sharpening your leadership, MMN is designed to deliver growth for everyone involved.

In Their Own Words

“Being part of the AMADC Marketing Mentor Network has been a genuinely transformative experience, both personally and professionally. What moved me most was how thoughtfully the program matched me with a seasoned marketing savant who understood not just my goals, but my potential. I came away with a renewed commitment to relationship-building, a clearer strategy for staying relevant in a rapidly evolving marcom landscape, and the confidence to stop “putting a ceiling on myself” — a reminder she shared with me through the words of Oprah Winfrey that has become the anchor I will embrace into the future.

Rachel Huggins

Mentee, 2025-2026 Cohort

“I have been a mentor with AMADC for several years, and the mentorship program continues to grow stronger with each cohort. Supporting emerging marketing professionals is central to my leadership philosophy, and this experience reaffirmed that mentorship is mutually beneficial. For marketers considering a future cohort as a mentor or mentee, this program is a powerful opportunity to grow, contribute, and be transformed.”

Nana Atokatha Ashmond Brew

Senior Mentor

Your MMN Journey Starts Here

MMN is open to DMV-area marketing professionals at every career stage — whether you’re looking for guidance or ready to give it. The program is intentionally structured to deliver a rich, rewarding experience for both mentors and protégés.

Eligibility:

All participants must be located in the DC/MD/VA metro area
Protégés must be active AMADC members to participate
Non-member mentors may participate for one year, after which AMADC membership is required
All new applicants are interviewed to determine eligibility and placement
Participants are expected to attend all cohort events

Pricing

A one-time program fee of $199 for mentees due upon acceptance into the program
Mentors participate free of charge — volunteering their time and expertise to the next generation of DMV marketers

Applications are closed and will reopen Summer 2026 for the 2026/27 program. Sign up below to be the first to know when the program opens.

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