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. Each month, Fellows can join online interactive sessions led by a single mentor, designed to foster deep learning and connection. With a maximum of 15 participants per session, these small-group conversations encourage meaningful dialogue and personalized engagement.

Leadership Track: Focused on leadership across disciplines, this track invites mentors to share their personal leadership journeys and the values, challenges, and lessons that have shaped their paths. Fellows gain perspective on diverse leadership approaches and reflect on their own development as emerging leaders.

Knowledge Track: Dedicated to deepening expertise, this track features mentors who share insights and advancements from specific areas of knowledge such as science, technology, policy, the arts, and sustainability. Fellows engage directly with experts to explore emerging trends, practical applications, and cross-disciplinary connections that inform their projects and broaden their understanding of global challenges.

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