Breaking down the real power of mentorship with Tina Fox — first-generation college graduate, founder, and CEO of Tern Mentoring. From navigating higher education as the first in her family to building a platform that connects students with alumni, Tina is reimagining how young people approach success—by graduating with mentors, not just degrees.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
• Why Tina built Tern as a way to serve her younger self and empower future generations.
• How mentorship creates bridges from campus to career—offering students real-world support and networks that go beyond textbooks.
• The role of alumni in shaping student success and how universities can foster stronger, lasting connections with their communities.
• What it means to redefine achievement for a generation seeking guidance, not just credentials.

Guest(s): Tina Fox
Host(s): Michael Peres
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Tina Fox is the founder and CEO of Tern Mentoring, a first-generation college graduate turned “accidental entrepreneur” who built an edtech platform connecting students with alumni so they graduate with mentors—not just degrees.

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