Mentorship & Workforce Development

Join us in wishing a very Happy Birthday to Adriana! 🎉

As our Program Assistant and a proud CHAMP alum, Adriana has been such a great addition to the MWD team. Since joining us in December 2025, she hit the ground running and continues to play a key role in keeping our programs running smoothly.

Her attention to detail, teamwork, and commitment to our students do not go unnoticed. It’s always special to see our alumni come back and continue pouring into the work in such a meaningful way.

Wishing you a day full of celebration and a year ahead filled with continued growth and success! 🎂

Help us celebrate Adriana by dropping a 🎉 in the comments!

Happy Birthday, Maria! 🎉🎂

Today, we celebrate an incredible leader, mentor, and visionary. For 33 years at Lurie, and 25 years of building and growing these programs, you have created opportunities that have impacted countless students, families, and future healthcare professionals.

Your passion, dedication, and belief in this work continue to shape MWD into what it is today. We are so grateful for your leadership and for the foundation you’ve built for all of us.

Wishing you a wonderful birthday and a year filled with continued impact, joy, and celebration.

Please join us in wishing Maria a very Happy Birthday! 🎉❤️

Today we’re celebrating one of our own! 🎉

Please join us in wishing Tavaris Kenny a very Happy Birthday and a huge congratulations on his well-deserved promotion to Program Coordinator!

Tavaris has been an incredible part of the Mentorship & Workforce Development team, showing up for our students, supporting our programs, and bringing positive energy to everything he does. This next step is a true reflection of his hard work, dedication, and growth.

We’re proud to have you on this team and excited for all that’s ahead.

Drop a comment below to help us celebrate Tavaris; happy birthday and congratulations! 🎂🥳