Name: Preventing Mentor Burnout: Yes, We're Talking About You! - Strategies and considerations to keep mentors at their best when the season gets tough.
Start: 2026-08-09T11:45:00-0400
End: 2026-08-09T12:30:00-0400

Welcome to GEARED UP 2026: Mentor Conference! Join us at James Madison University’s Festival Conference & Student Center in Harrisonburg, VA, for two days of learning, connection, and community.

You power 10,000+ students across DC, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia. This day is built for YOU. Whether you’re a rookie coach launching your first team or a 20-year veteran looking for fresh ideas, you’ll find sessions, workshops, and conversations designed to sharpen your skills and recharge your passion.

Proudly presented by Aramco Americas. See you in Harrisonburg.

Preventing Mentor Burnout: Yes, We're Talking About You! - Strategies and considerations to keep mentors at their best when the season gets tough.

Sunday August 9, 2026 11:45am - 12:30pm EDT

Conf Room 2 (35) Curriculum

A discussion of how mentors retain themselves and avoid burnout, drawing on the wider community conversation about why mentor roles can feel like a second unpaid job. Practical tools and peer perspectives for sustaining a long-term commitment to a team.

Speakers

Kristin Gallagher

CEO and Co-Founder, MK Leadership

Kristin Gallagher is a passionate advocate for youth wellbeing and emotional safety, Kristin equips educators, leaders, parents, and communities with practical tools to recognize warning signs, strengthen human connection, and create environments where people feel seen, supported... Read More →

Sunday August 9, 2026 11:45am - 12:30pm EDT
Conf Room 2 (35) Curriculum 1301 Carrier Drive, Harrisonburg, VA 22807

Team Management, Presentation

GEARED UP Mentor Conference

Kristin Gallagher

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GEARED UP Mentor Conference

Kristin Gallagher

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