About the course

Date: March 24, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET 
Registration Fee: FREE for Members; Non-Member: $19  
Registration closes: March 23 at 4 p.m. ET

This event is part of The Deep Dive: A Roundtable Series for Emerging Professionals.

Early career professionals often navigate complex workplace expectations, new responsibilities, and important career decisions without clear guidance. Mentorship can play a critical role in building confidence, strengthening professional judgment, and supporting long-term growth. However, identifying the right mentor and building meaningful professional relationships requires intention and strategy.

This session emphasizes how emerging professionals can thoughtfully identify their needs, seek aligned mentorship, and build productive, professional connections both within and outside their organizations.

Participants will gain insight into: 

  • Approaches to building strong professional relationships in and beyond the workplace
  • Strategies for identifying personal values, goals, and areas where mentorship can provide support
  • Practical methods for finding and approaching potential mentors
  • How and when to engage a mentor for meaningful guidance 

This session is designed for emerging and early-career professionals who want to build supportive networks, make informed career decisions, and grow with confidence through effective mentorship.

Additional Notes:

An electronic registration confirmation will be emailed to you once your registration is complete.

This event is offered in a live format and will be recorded.

You will receive an email with a link to the Zoom meeting and a reminder the day prior.

Speakers:

Reanna Merasty, MRAIC

Reanna Merasty (McKay) is a Nihithaw artist, writer, and educator from Barren Lands First Nation, and an architectural intern with Number Ten Architectural Group. She holds a Master of Architecture and Bachelor of Environmental Design at the University of Manitoba (UM). Reanna is the Manitoba Regional Director of the Royal Architecture Institute of Canada (RAIC), member of the Indigenous Task Force with the RAIC, and member of the UM Board of Governors. In 2023, she was celebrated with a Youth-First Nations Indspire Award, and a Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Metal for community service. 

Taylor Hammond

Taylor is an architect at Number Ten Architectural Group and mom to her two-and-a-half-year-old daughter Della. Her portfolio spans a range of building types including schools, civic and cultural spaces, residential, and commercial projects, but her passion lies in learning environments.  Her approach to architecture centres on creating spaces that mindfully support the evolving needs and goals of students, educators, and their community. Her recent projects include Nisichawayasihk Neyo Ohtinwak Collegiate in Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation, MB as well as Thelma Chalifoux School and Soraya Hafez School, both in Edmonton, Alberta. 

Registrations: Open

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