Pallas Mentorship Program

Geographic Scope: National (Washington DC, New York, London, Tampa offices)

Focus Areas:

• National Security Policy
• Career Development
• Professional Development
• Department of Defense
• The Hill/Congressional Affairs
• National Security Council
• Intelligence Community
• Technology and Innovation
• Venture Capital in National Security

Overview:
The Pallas Foundation operates a mentorship program that connects emerging leaders in the national security and policymaking communities with experienced mentors. The program offers young professionals opportunities for career advice and professional development sessions.

Eligibility:

• Emerging leaders in national security and policymaking communities
• Young professionals seeking career advice and professional development
• No specific restrictions mentioned

Award Details:

• Format: One-on-one mentorship and professional development sessions
• Cost: Not specified (appears to be free)
• Duration: Ongoing

Mentor Network:
The program includes both internal Pallas team mentors and external mentors from diverse backgrounds including:

• Department of Defense leadership
• Congressional staff and offices
• National Security Council
• Intelligence Community
• Leading technology companies
• Venture capital firms
• Non-profit institutions

Sample Mentors:

• Jeff Dressler (Partner, SoftBank Group International; former National Security Advisor to Speaker Paul Ryan)
• Beth Kroman (Defense Advisor to Michael Bloomberg; former Director at Pallas Advisors)
• Mack von Mehren (Senior Manager, Federal at Altana AI; former Marine Corps Infantry Officer)
• Amanda Carolan (Consultant at Deloitte Consulting LLP; former Analyst at Pallas Advisors)

Contact:
Interested in becoming a Pallas Foundation Mentor: Email inquiry to Pallas Foundation

Program Details

1. How to Participate: Contact the Pallas Foundation for mentorship opportunities
2. Format: Matches emerging leaders with experienced mentors in one-on-one relationships
3. Professional Development: Participants receive career advice and guidance
4. Networking: Access to mentors spanning the national security ecosystem
5. To Become a Mentor: Send email to Pallas Foundation expressing interest

Mentor Backgrounds Include:

• Government (DoD, Hill, NSC, Intelligence Community)
• Private sector (technology companies, VC firms)
• Non-profit institutions