Connection is at the heart of progress.
Mentorship with Purpose. Growth with Direction.
WMIN’s Mentoring program connects women and allies across the meat industry through structured conversations that inspire learning, leadership, and lasting professional growth. This is mentoring reimagined: focused, personal, and designed for impact.
How the Program Works:
Structured Themes & Discussion Guides — Each match receives conversation guides designed to create focus, direction, and deeper dialogue
Flexible Scheduling — Connect at your own pace while staying supported by WMIN’s mentoring community
Goal Setting & Reflection — Build measurable growth plans with clear milestones for learning and development
Community Support — Access resources, events, and ongoing engagement
The next Cohort will be opening:
At WMIN, mentoring isn’t just about guidance — it’s about growing together. Our mentoring program empowers women and allies across the meat industry to learn, lead, and lift one another. Through authentic conversations, shared experiences, and collective insight, we turn connection into confidence and mentorship into momentum. Join us — and become part of a network that’s shaping the future of our industry, one conversation at a time.
— The WMIN Mentoring Committee
Why Participate?
For Mentors- Share your craft and your story. Pass on the skills, insights, and lessons that define a career in the meat industry — from the cutting room to the boardroom.
- Strengthen your leadership voice. Inspire confidence, model professionalism, and help shape the next generation of butchers, buyers, scientists, and meat industry leaders.
- Give back to move the industry forward. Mentoring builds connection across the supply chain — and renews your own purpose through teaching and collaboration.
Why Participate?
For Mentees- Learn from experience you can trust. Gain practical knowledge and guidance from seasoned industry professionals who’ve been where you are — and know the road ahead.
- Build confidence through connection. Develop the skills, relationships, and resilience to grow your career in every corner of the meat business.
- Expand your opportunities. From retail counters to corporate offices, open doors through meaningful mentorship and a network that wants to see you succeed.
“When women rise in the meat industry, the whole chain becomes stronger — with more voices, more vision, and more value.”
—Addie L. Wyatt, Meatpacking Labor Leader and Advocate for Equality
