Executive Director

MiMentor is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to mentoring and preparing aspiring healthcare

leaders from underrepresented backgrounds. Our mission is to develop and support innovative and

inclusive mentorship opportunities that will inspire the next generation of diverse healthcare leaders for

underserved communities.

Founded in 2012, MiMentor has grown into a dynamic movement of students, professionals, and

community leaders. Through a comprehensive array of mentorship, professional development,

leadership training, and networking opportunities, we provide critical support to pre-health students

who are in their gap/growth years, completing a (formal or informal) post-baccalaureate, and

undergraduate pre-health students on their path toward healthcare careers.

MiMentor's programming serves as a beacon of opportunity for undergraduate and post-baccalaureate

students aspiring to healthcare careers. We provide a comprehensive array of resources and support.

Our key programs and initiatives encompass mentorship, professional development, leadership training,

networking, and more. Through the delivery of in-person and virtual programming and an app-based

platform, we cater specifically to Latiné and other underrepresented in medicine (URiM) pre-health

students, acknowledging and addressing the unique challenges they may encounter in their educational

and professional journeys. Our community is primarily located across California, with members and

mentors also spread nationwide.

MiMentor operates with an annual budget of approximately $500K, a vibrant network of volunteer

leaders and partners, and 6 staff members. Staff currently includes an Executive Director, Operations &

Communications Manager, Program Manager, three Program Coordinators (1 full-time, 2 part-time). We

run 5 programs: Medical School Readiness (MSR), Health Equity Summer Internship (HESI), Health Equity

Fellowship (HEF), Health Equity Advocacy and Leadership Promotoras Training (HEAL), and Together We

Serve (TWS) program comprised of elected volunteer leaders tasked with producing specific MiMentor

programming annually.

As we enter our next chapter, we are focused on deepening impact, advancing equity, and sustaining the

organizational infrastructure needed to scale our programs and support aspiring healthcare professionals

across the country.

Compensation Package & Benefits

Wages: $52.00 - $62.00/hr. (commensurate with experience)

Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holiday Pay: PTO will accrue at a set rate per hours worked per pay period.

Federal holidays are paid.

Paid Sick Time: Paid sick time off will accrue at a set rate per pay period based on number of hours

worked and in compliance with current California state law.

Work-from-Home (WFH) Stipend: AIM/MiMentor offers a non-taxable WFH stipend to full-time staff in the amount of $50.00 per month, remitted twice monthly in the amount of $25.00 per pay period.

Employee Mileage Reimbursement: Actual miles driven using employee's personal vehicle in furtherance of completing employment duties and tasks for AIM/MiMentor are reimbursable at the current federal rate of $0.70 (seventy cents) per mile; submission of the Employee Mileage

Reimbursement Form is necessary to receive mileage reimbursement.

MiMentor is seeking an Executive Director to lead our organization into its next chapter of growth, impact, and sustainability. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director ensures organizational and financial health, including budget oversight and reporting, ensures compliance with nonprofit governance best practices and state/federal regulations, serves as the public face of MiMentor, oversees staff, is responsible for fundraising, diversifying revenue streams, and grant management, will partner with the Board of Directors to shape, refine, and implement strategic vision and priorities, and will serve as a visible thought leader and advocate for equitable healthcare pathways, for a diversified healthcare workforce, and health equity. This role is responsible for advancing our mission by

strengthening programs, cultivating partnerships, leading fundraising and development efforts, and stewarding an inclusive and collaborative organizational culture.

The Executive Director will oversee a dedicated staff team, work closely with volunteer leaders, and partner with the Board to shape MiMentor’s strategic direction. This role requires a mission-driven, entrepreneurial, and visionary leader who can balance big-picture thinking with strong management and

operational execution.

At MiMentor, we value a collaborative and inclusive team culture. While the Executive Director is the chief executive role, we do not operate as a rigid hierarchy. We believe in elevating all voices, especially those of our staff, student leaders, and community partners who drive our programs and directly serve

our community. We deeply value attention to detail, to demonstrate this skill, please include the word “green” in the subject line of your application email.

We are a small and growing nonprofit team, which means agility, adaptability, and a willingness to step in where needed are essential—even at the executive level. While responsibilities are clearly defined, all team members, including the Executive Director, contribute beyond their core duties to ensure the

success of our programs and mission. If you are energized by collaboration, problem-solving, and leading with humility in a dynamic environment, this is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Minimum Qualifications

● 7+ years of progressively responsible leadership experience in the nonprofit, philanthropic, higher education, healthcare, or related sectors, with at least 3 years in an executive or senior management role.

● Proven track record of fundraising, including cultivating and stewarding major donors, securing foundation and government grants, and developing diversified revenue streams.

● Experience leading organizational growth or scaling strategies, including building infrastructure and systems to support expansion.

● Demonstrated experience working with or reporting to a Board of Directors, including providing timely information for governance and supporting Board development.

● Strong financial acumen, including budget development, financial oversight, compliance, and risk management.

● Experience supervising, mentoring, and developing staff, and fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and mission-driven organizational culture.

● Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to inspire, influence, and engage diverse stakeholders including students, volunteers, funders, partners, and community leaders.

● Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.

● Demonstrated emotional intelligence and strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate with empathy, resolve conflicts constructively, and work collaboratively across diverse teams and stakeholders.

● Experience leading organizational growth or scaling strategies, including building infrastructure and systems to support expansion.

● Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and belonging, with a deep understanding of the systemic barriers faced by Latiné and other URiM students in healthcare pathways.

● Strong organizational and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to balance vision with operational execution.

● Strong understanding of and commitment to using inclusive, equity-centered language in all communications, recognizing that language shapes narratives and impacts communities.

● Tech-savvy with proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms), virtual collaboration tools, and project management software—ideally Asana.

● Passion for MiMentor’s mission and values and a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), particularly in supporting URiM students, with a demonstrated record of mission-driven leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

● Prior experience as an Executive Director, CEO, or comparable senior leadership role in a nonprofit or mission-driven organization.

● Established relationships with funders, healthcare institutions, higher education partners, or policy/advocacy networks relevant to MiMentor’s mission.

● Familiarity with California nonprofit regulations, labor laws, and compliance requirements.

● Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred.