Designed to advance gender parity across the field, the Mentorship Program for Women Administrators supports the professional development of women administrators at OPERA America member organizations.

Three administrative professionals (protégés) will be paired with established leaders in their areas of interest for a yearlong program to identify barriers and achievement gaps, and then establish and execute an action plan for professional growth.

The program was conceived through the continued work and efforts of the Women's Opera Network.

The Mentorship Program for Women Administrators is supported by OPERA America’s Backstage Brunch.

Program Details

OPERA America will support mentorship teams by providing funding and additional resources for in-person and remote mentoring sessions as well as travel, hotel, and registration to attend Opera Conference 2023. Protégés and mentors will commit to a full calendar year of participation in a mentorship partnership. Each protégé will be matched with a mentor based on her expressed needs and interests.

Eligibility: Applicants must identify as women and have current or recent employment experience at an OPERA America organizational member. See the Guidelines below for additional eligibility details. 

Application Cycle

How to Apply

Review the guidelines before applying. All applications must be submitted online.

Program Guidelines & Worksheets

• 2022 Guidelines (PDF)

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For questions about applications or eligibility, contact us at Programs@operaamerica.org or 212.796.8624.

Meet the Alumni

Mentorship Program protégés and mentors are listed with their titles and company affiliations at the start of their participation.