Season 6, Episode 1:  Can “Unofficial” Mentoring Programs Work?

Season 6, Episode 1: Can “Unofficial” Mentoring Programs Work?

January 28, 2026 · 54 min · Season 6 · Episode 1

About this episode

The episode discusses the effectiveness of unofficial mentoring programs in organizations, featuring insights from industry leaders.

APTA is celebrating National Mentoring Month. Tune in to this episode to hear from Doran Barnes, Chief Executive Officer at Foothill Transit, and Derik Calhoun, Chief Transportation Officer at Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) and celebrate National Mentoring Month with the American Public Transportation Association (APTA). Doran and Derik will share practical steps that you can take to successfully support a “mentoring culture” in your organization. You will also hear real stories that explain h...

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