Long Island based Mentor New York hosted its Annual Mentoring Matters Conference on March 15th at LIU Post. This conference brought together mentoring professionals across various sectors to discuss issues impacting youth on Long Island. This year they hosted a panel on female leadership and the mentoring effect. The purpose of this panel was for panelists to share their insights on gender equality, mentoring and preparing young girls for careers in various industries. The audience welcomed Councilwoman Russell's experience and perspective on this topic during Women's History Month.
