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.
Thank you to our 2024 Mentors
- Remi Bellocq – Equine Industry Workforce Liaison, Bluegrass Comm. & Technical College
- Erin Doty-McQuaid – Intake & Office Manager, New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program
- Aaron Gryder – SVP Racing Operations, 1/ST Racing & Gaming
- Eric Halstrom – VP and General Manager of Racing, Caesars Entertainment
- Jason Klouser – Director of Enforcement, PA State Horse Racing Commission
- Ted Nicholson – Vice President of Racing, Kentucky Downs
- Annise Montplaisir – Executive Director, Amplify
- Alexa Ravit – Director of Communications & Outreach, HIWAU Dr. Mary Scollay, Chief of Science, HIWU
- Joseph Taylor – Thoroughbred Advisor, Taylor Made Sales Agency
- Sarah Tregoning – Director of Media and Communications, Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia
- Janet Vanbebber – Chief Racing Officer, AQHA