Mentoring the Managers Program (MtM) 

Stepping into Leadership: Managing for Growth and Impact in HIV Prevention

Mentoring the Managers (MtM) is a free, virtual, cohort‑based, 10‑session program designed for early‑career HIV prevention managers in state, local, and territorial health departments. Facilitated by national experts in HIV prevention and leadership development, the program uses practical tools, peer learning, and real‑world scenarios to help participants build supervisory skills, navigate common management challenges, and strengthen their confidence as leaders. MtM takes place during work hours from June 2026 to November 2026.

Applications are currently open.

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We welcome all early-career health department managers (1–3 years) who are passionate about public health and ready to strengthen their leadership skills.

We support new and emerging managers by fostering community, strengthening leadership capacity, and providing practical tools to help them lead with clarity and effectiveness. Our approach emphasizes inclusive access, peer connection, and honest dialogue to navigate leadership transitions and organizational change with resilience and support.

For questions, please email [email protected]

Below is the planned schedule. You can expect monthly sessions every 2nd and 4th Wednesday.

The topics, dates, and times are subject to change.

This program is made possible by cooperative agreement PS24-0020 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of CDC.