ATD Puget Sound Chapter

We are thrilled to share that Ayla Blacklaw is our Volunteer of the Quarter!

As Social Media Coordinator, Ayla has helped us up our game as a chapter by bringing creative visuals and a consistent voice to our social media presence.

Her most visible impact has been creating eye-catching and appealing visuals that bring our programs to life. Equally as important, she has made it a priority to ensure our social posts include alt text to accompany visuals, making our content accessible to a broader audience.

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More Than Mentor Matching

A successful mentoring relationship is important.

But it's only part of the experience.

Throughout the cohort, participants also learn through:
• Workshops
• Networking events
• Office hours
• Slack discussions
• Resource sharing
• Conversations with fellow talent development professionals

Together, these experiences create something bigger than mentoring.

They create a learning community.

Looking for more than a mentoring match?

📖 Learn more about the Mentorship Program:

Mentoring Program

Mentoring Is a Two-Way Learning Experience

People often ask why experienced professionals choose to become mentors.

Giving back is certainly part of it.

But after each cohort, mentors tell us they gained just as much.

They strengthened their coaching skills.

Expanded their professional networks.

Gained fresh perspectives.

And learned alongside their mentees.

As one mentor shared: "Teaching others helps you grow on a professional and personal level."

That's the beauty of mentoring.

Professional growth is stronger when it's shared.

Ready to share your experience while continuing to grow yourself?

👥 Apply as a Mentor:

ATD Puget Sound Mentorship Program – Mentor Application (2H2026) Welcome to the 2026 ATD Puget Sound Mentorship Program application! This 4.5-month program (July 30 – December 14) brings together learning and talent development professionals who believe that growth happens when we learn with and from one another. This cohort is centered on the theme Learning in...

Last chance to register!

You can't manifest your way out of anything. But you can get clearer on who you are, what you actually want, and the small, repeatable actions that turn vision into momentum.

This 60-minute Zoom workshop blends neuroscience (Dr. Jim Doty, Stanford), the no-nonsense practicality of Barbara Corcoran and Emma Grede, and a fast, hands-on vision board sprint. It's grounded, a little playful, and built for people who roll their eyes at "manifestation" but secretly want a clearer sense of where they're headed.

For ATD members, it's two things at once: a personal reset that makes your next quarter feel intentional, and a workshop design pattern you can borrow for the learners you serve.

Image Description: Event poster with text that reads, "Unlock Your True Self: A 60-Minute Identity Spring (Using a Vision Board). Kate Gerasimova. July 14th, 2026. 12:00 - 1:00 PM. Register now! www.atdpugetsound.org/events." A headshot of Kate Gerasimova is featured.