Mentor Exchange

Elevate Your Marketing Career with
Mentorship from Canada’s Top Marketing Leaders

Applications for Season 16 Are Open!

The AMA Toronto Mentor Exchange Program scientifically matches you with seasoned C-suite mentors who will guide to unlock your potential and propel your career forward.

This prestigious program is designed for mid-to-senior level marketing professionals in advertising, communications, marketing, market research, marketing technology or media, like you. 

The program runs for 9 month each year, during the season you’ll gain:

  • Expert Insights: Learn from the best in the industry and gain a competitive edge.
  • Actionable Strategies: Develop a clear roadmap to achieve your specific career goals.
  • Lifelong Network: Build valuable connections within a thriving marketing community.
Apply for Season 16 (2025-2026) today with Early Bird Pricing!
  • Get $100 off annual Program fee by applying and getting accepted by May 31, 2025
  • Payment for the program must be completed in full by June 15, 2025
Program Timeline

Why Mentor Exchange?

Our Mentor Exchange Program scientifically matches pairings based on the data provided on mentee’s career goals. 

Entering it’s 16th season, it’s the ‘Gold Standard’ for mentorship programs in North America. 

We’re counting close to 850 Mentee graduates and over 300 alumni Mentors.

Mentor Exchange Benefits

  • 9 x 1 hour one-on-one virtual and/or in-person sessions with your matched mentor 
  • 1 year global membership with The American Marketing Association
    • Networking opportunities with AMA Toronto members
    • Preferred rates on any AMA digital and in-person events
  • 1/2 day of leadership education provided by leading experts 
  • Exclusive events for program participants including launch reception, networking event and graduation, food & beverages included
  • One complimentary event ticket to an AMA Toronto Signature event
  • A certificate of completion
Leadership Training Session 2024 with Fotini Iconomopoulos

Early Bird Pricing $799 + HST
until May 31, 2025

  • Get $100 off annual program fee
  • Apply and get accepted by May 31, 2025
  • Payment in full by June 15, 2025
  • Program retail value is $5,700!
  • Program Fee as of June 1, 2025: $899 + HST

Who Are You?

Mentee

  • Professionals over the age of 30 & actively involved in a career in advertising, communications, marketing, market research, marketing technology or media.
  • Have over 8 years of experience
  • Manager to VP level business professional
  • Committed to the program: 10 to 12 hours per season (October – June)

Mentor

  • An expert who provides wisdom and guidance based on their experience
  • Allows the mentee to observe his or her behavior, expertise, answers provides guidance and wisdom for the stated purpose
  • VP and above level business professional
  • Committed to the program: 15 to 20 hours per season (October – June)

Hear from Mentees:

Hear from one of our Mentors:

Expert Mentorship

Get scientifically matched with a seasoned marketing leader who will guide and support you.

Jack Bensimon
Jack Bensimon
Co-Founder
Bensimon Byrne
SHALABH KAYASTHA
SHALABH KAYASTHA
Principal
Quantum Leap Partners
JASON BOYER
JASON BOYER
CMO
Deloitte Canada and Chile
VIRGINIA BRAILEY
VIRGINIA BRAILEY
Partner
Guided Futures Inc.

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