Villars Mentorship Program

Villars Mentorship Program

The Villars Mentorship Program is designed to empower a new generation of Systems Leaders to thrive within planetary boundaries by fostering meaningful intergenerational collaboration and knowledge exchange between experts of the Villars Institute Community and Villars Fellows through a one-to-many model.

The program equips Villars Fellows with invaluable perspectives and guidance while enabling mentors to play a pivotal role in developing the mindset and skills of future leaders dedicated to driving transformative change for a sustainable planet.

Program Tracks

The Villars Mentorship Program is a year-long initiative that begins at the start of each year and offers two main tracks. Villars Fellows can apply to join after completing Year 1 of the Fellowship.

Project Development Track: Villars Fellows are grouped by shared project themes and paired with expert Mentors. Over three touchpoints throughout the year, they receive guidance, exchange ideas, and track progress. Fellows also meet regularly for peer-learning as their projects evolve.

Knowledge Track: Each month, Fellows can register for interactive sessions led by diverse mentors who share key insights and personal lessons from their fields. Limited to 30 participants, these sessions foster meaningful dialogue and engagement.

Meet Our Mentors

Robert Berendes

Executive PartnerFlagship Pioneering

Jonathan Duncan

Chief Impact OfficerReyl Intesa Sanpaolo

Jane Glavan

Co Founder Distant Imagery

Jade Hameister OAM

Youth AdvisorVillars Institute

Marco Lambertini

Convener Nature Positive Initiative

Sage Lenier

Executive Director Of The United Nations Institute For Training And ResearchSustainable Just Future

Blaine Pearson

CEOSeedark

Karen E. Wilson

Founder CEOGv Partners

Keith Tuffley

Member Of The BoardVillars Institute

Jaideep Bansal

CEOGlobal Himalayan Expedition Ghe

Nicole Schwab

Co Founder Ostara

Laura Penn

Founding Director The Leadership Speaking School

David Gann, CBE

Vice ChairVillars Institute

Oliver Bolton

Co Founder CEOEarthly Limited

Shrinal Sheth

Esg Advisory LeadDeutsche Bank

Aurelia Rochelle Figueroa

Member Of The BoardVillars Institute