We鈥檙e thrilled to introduce Quinn as our Mentor of the Month! Not only are they an incredible mentor, but they鈥檙e also a gaming nerd, a creative powerhouse, and an Uno champion (more on that later!).
For Quinn, mentorship is deeply personal. Growing up as a queer person, they often wished for a positive older queer figure to help navigate the complexities of being a 2SLGBTQIAP+ teen. Through PRISM, they found the perfect opportunity to become that person for youth.
Since becoming a mentor, Quinn has built incredible connections with inspiring young people. 鈥淚 have made amazing connections with some inspiring and outstanding young people. That has been so fulfilling,鈥 they say. 鈥淚t鈥檚 hard to put it into words, but the impact has been immensely positive.鈥
Outside of mentorship, Quinn is a self-proclaimed gaming nerd, always ready for an adventure in the digital world. They also love engaging in creative activities, with jewelry making ranking as their favourite so far.
And now, about that Uno game鈥 One of Quinn鈥檚 most memorable moments as a mentor came from an unexpected yet epic showdown. What started as a casual card game turned into an intense battle that lasted the entire session鈥攋ust one game, stretched out over an unforgettable period of strategy, laughter, and friendly competition. 鈥淚t was amazing, we had a great time!鈥 Quinn recalls. It鈥檚 these small but meaningful moments that make mentorship so special.
Beyond what they鈥檝e given as a mentor, Quinn has also learned a lot from their mentees. They鈥檝e come to appreciate that it鈥檚 okay to not feel great all the time鈥攖hat life doesn鈥檛 always need to be perfectly planned or controlled. Instead, they鈥檝e learned to take things as they come and go with the flow a little more.
For anyone considering becoming a mentor, Quinn has simple but encouraging advice: 鈥淚f you are curious, reach out for some info through BBBSO. Maybe it鈥檒l be right for you!鈥
We鈥檙e so lucky to have mentors like Quinn making a difference every day. Thank you, Quinn, for all that you do!
