LOCAL Closer Look: Mass Mentoring Partnership

By: Hannah St. Laurent

Mass Mentoring Partnership’s President & CEO, Dr. Cynthia K. Orellana, and Director of Training & Capacity Building, Janeen Smith, spoke with Peter Kaye of K-LOVE (107.3, 104.9, 99.9) on the program, Closer Look.

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“Peter Kaye speaks with Dr. Cynthia Orellana and Janeen Smith from Mass Mentoring Partnership, a local nonprofit fueling youth success across Massachusetts to understand the transformative power of mentorship. Dr. Orellana shares her personal journey shaped by mentoring and reveals how MMP collaborates with schools, colleges, and businesses to build strong support networks for young people. Janeen Smith pulls back the curtain on mentor training, offering examples from MMP’s workforce development program that connect youth to exciting career paths they might never have imagined. Together, they illuminate how intentional relationships can unlock potential, inspire purpose, and create vibrant communities—one connection at a time.

Original airdate: 11/23/2025″

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