Finding Your People: How to Find a Mentor in I/O Psychology

• Date:  April 27, 2026
• Time: 4:00 PM EST
• Registration Link: https://blacksinio.org/event-6603901
• Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/97178912743?pwd=SkD4zmzwZk5DfEUzzRnw14OSTo6YBz.1

About This Event

What We'll Cover:

• Why mentorship matters — and what it can do for your career
• Unconventional ways to find mentors (it's not just about your professors!)
• How to approach faculty, alumni, and industry professionals
• Peer mentorship and online communities as a resource
• Why representation in mentorship matters for Black students in I/O

You’ll also leave with a downloadable toolkit filled with practical tools, resources, and support materials to guide and support you throughout your I/O journey.

Presenters:

Rahshek Ellis

Rahshek Ellis is a certified life and leadership coach, workplace culture consultant, and doctoral student in Organizational Learning and Leadership. He is the founder & principal of Tides of Liberation, a coaching and consulting practice dedicated to helping individuals and organizations move with greater clarity, agency, and intention. Drawing on a professional background in workplace culture, leadership development, and equity-centered practice, Rahshek brings a people-centered perspective to conversations about growth, career navigation, and building meaningful connections in the field of I/O Psychology.

As both a practitioner and scholar, Rahshek is especially passionate about mentorship as a catalyst for personal and professional development. His coaching work is grounded in helping people better understand themselves, navigate transitions, and build the confidence to pursue opportunities aligned with their values and goals. Through his work, Rahshek is committed to creating spaces where emerging scholars and professionals feel seen, supported, and empowered to thrive.

Rahshek holds a master’s degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from The Chicago School and is currently pursuing a doctorate in Organizational Learning and Leadership at UNC-Chapel Hill. He is based in Washington, DC.