Equality Statement Updated July 2025

MentorMa was founded to open up higher mentorship to all, regardless of background or circumstances. Our mission is to be open to people, places, methods and ideas—and as such, equality and diversity are at the heart of everything we do. Our continued dedication to social justice and equality of opportunity is embodied in our vision and principles:

Our Vision of a Fair and Just Community

We are creating an inclusive community and a society where:

• People are treated with dignity and respect
• Inequalities are challenged
• We anticipate, and respond positively to, different needs and circumstances so that everyone can achieve their potential

Our Equality and Diversity Principles

MentorMa maintains a work and service environment free from discrimination, one where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. All employees share in the responsibility for fulfilling our commitment to equal employment opportunity. MentorMa does not discriminate against any employee or individual under our care on the basis of age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We adhere to these principles in all aspects of employment, recruitment, hiring, service duties and obligations, compensation, promotion, benefits, online interactions, and discipline. In addition, this policy extends in adherence and compliance to our visitors, mentees and mentors.