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"the spark" Mentorship Program
What is "The Spark"
The SKSF's 2026 year-long mentorship experience connecting youth, early-career professionals, and seasoned leaders across science, service, wellness, innovation, and the arts.
"The Spark" Mission
To connect emerging leaders, innovators, and creatives with experienced changemakers across disciplines to cultivate personal growth, community impact, and bold solutions to real-world challenges.
Mentees & Mentors
Mentees: High school juniors/seniors, college students, and early-career professionals
Mentors: Established professionals, entrepreneurs, educators, scientists, artists, healthcare leaders, and community organizers passionate about guiding others
Duration and Format
12 months (January 2026– December 2026)
Hybrid format: Virtual and in-person opportunities
Structure & Flow
Monthly Theme and Activities
November- December 2025: Match Period & Mentor Training
Jan 2026: Launch & Orientation (kickoff event, goal setting)
Feb 2026: Finding Your Why (purpose mapping, storytelling workshop)
Mar 2026: Dedication & Service (service project planning)
Apr 2026: Innovation in Action ("The SKSF Innovation Lab", mentor panel)
May 2026: Wellness & Whole-Person Growth (mind-body connection, guided reflection)
Jun 2026: Arts & Expression (creative showcase, community storytelling)
Jul 2026: Leadership & Advocacy (public speaking, policy education)
Aug 2026: Mission-Based Outreach (collaborative service project implementation)
Sept 2026: Building a Legacy (financial literacy, impact journaling)
Oct 2026: Global & Cultural Perspectives (cultural exchange)
Nov 2026: Giving Back (peer mentoring, gratitude campaign)
Dec 2026: Capstone Celebration- THE SKSF "The Spark" Inaugural Graduation! (presentations and awards)
meet Our Catalyst Champion- Tyler Lacy #78 NFL Detroit Lions
Hard Work. Focus. Faith. Family.
Tyler embodies these values that also define The SKSF.
He knows through mentorship, we can transform challenges into lessons, setbacks into resilience, and perseverance into success.
Giving Back
Tyler gives back to his community with heart and purpose- shaping student-athletes in both skill and character, showing that sometimes you need to see it modeled to believe you can achieve it too.
Tyler and The SKSF
Forging the strength of tomorrow’s leaders, together. Everything you need is already within you — mentorship helps bring it to light.
Uncover. Empower. Lead.
Say Hello to our 2026 Mentee Ambassadors
Our Mentee Ambassadors serve to ensure our program reflects what Mentees truly need and value.
We count on them to bring fresh ideas, peer-to-peer inspiration, and youth leadership to the forefront.
Meet Asha Gandreti
We’re thrilled to introduce Asha as one of our inspiring young leaders and Mentee Ambassadors. Asha brings creativity, compassion, and determination to The SKSF- proving that the next generation is ready to uplift and lead!
Asha is recognized as a:
2025 Silver Knight Award Winner
2025 National Beta Scholarship Recipient
2025 Coca-Cola Scholar
She now attends Cornell University as a Freshman in Health Care Policy.
Meet Kiana Behjatnia
So excited to spotlight Kiana as one of our dynamic young leaders and Mentee Ambassadors. With curiosity, drive, and a spirit of collaboration, Kiana reminds us that the future is brightest when led with heart and purpose!
Kianna now attends American Heritage High School as a Freshman.
Visit us again in October- before the spark becomes a flame!
Welcome to THE SKSF!
We’re so glad you stopped by!
It’s Game Time, and we’re cheering on our "The Spark" Catalyst Champion, Tyler Lacy– #78 of the NFL Detroit Lions!
Tyler embodies what hard work, focus, faith, and family can achieve- and we’re so proud to have him as part of our mentorship mission.
Let’s go Lions! Let’s go Tyler!