Each year during our annual Global Symposium on Racing, students are encouraged to participate in the Mentor Lunch. This event brings students together with the industry professional of their choice to absorb the information and experiences that they have to offer. The Mentor Lunch provides a critical link for students, as the real-life information provided by the mentors often puts scholastic knowledge into context.
The opportunities to be in a one-on-one situation with industry leaders (often alumni) allow the students to gain insights and narrow in on their personal goals. From the student's perspective, the Mentor Lunch can often be pinpointed as the highlight of their Symposium experience.
RTIP'er Nathan Klein and Pete Aiello
Chris Merz, RTIP'er Hailey Shiffer, and Aaron Gryder
RTIP'er CJ Seay and Janet VanBebber
RTIP'er Mohanad Almokhadm and Dr. Mary Scollay
Mentor Lunch
Pete Aiello and RTIP'er Nathan Klein
James L. Gagliano and RTIP'er Eric DeCoster
Chris Merz, RTIP'er Hailey Shiffer and Aaron Gryder
RTIP'er Mohanad Almokhadm and Dr. Mary Scollay
Jordan Egan, RTIP'er Aldo Zamora, and Jason Egan
RTIP'er Michael Sandulli and Keith Doleshel
RTIP'er Liv Tashlein and Dora Delgado
RTIP'er CJ Seay and Janet VanBebber
Dr. Dionne Benson and RTIP'er Kamryn Koutras
Thank you to our 2022 Mentors
- Pete Aiello – Announcer, Gulfstream Park
- Dr. Dionne Benson – Chief Veterinary Officer, 1/ST Racing
- Dora Delgado – Executive Vice President & Chief Racing Officer, Breeders’ Cup
- Keith Doleshel – Racing Secretary, NYRA (Aqueduct , Saratoga and Belmont Park)
- Aaron Gryder – American Thoroughbred horse racing jockey
- Jason Egan – Director of Racing & Racing Secretary, Santa Anita Park
- Jordyn Egan – Executive Director, Thoroughbred Owners of California
- James L. Gagliano – President & COO, The Jockey Club
- Chris Merz – Sr. Director of Horse Racing Operations at Canterbury Park
- Dr. Mary Scollay – Chief of Science, Horseracing Integrity & Welfare Unit
- Janet VanBebber – Chief Racing Officer, AQHA