Event industry mentoring programme, Fast Forward 15 (FF15) has revealed its Class of 2023/24.
Mentees include: Chloe Richardson, Elyssia Watkinson; Annie Smith; Ashley Hainer; Adenike Alliu-Ward; Maxine Saca McMinn; Rose Thorogood; Amy Avanzato; Rose Griffiths; Sophie Dervan; Mia Breading; Natalia Lada; Becky Balchin; Odette Peel and Rebecca Towell.
Fay Sharpe, founder of FF15, said: “I am so proud of the achievements and growth this year’s mentees have seen. Everything from receiving job promotions and industry awards, to speaking on panels and podcasts.
“I forget sometimes not all these opportunities are available to all and it’s a pleasure to be able to open those doors.”
Sharpe added: “This year we have collaborated and added to the programme with Cvent Connect, Confex, IMEX, Eventprofslive and I’m currently looking at other industry events that will add value to our mentees growth.”
Mentors include: Jade Ball; Anupa White; Carol Fergus; Michelle Rees; Martin Fullard; Josh King; Megan Anstee; Shonali Devereaux; Gabrielle Austen-Browne; Gemma Bassett; Hannah Kelly; Liz Agostini; Anna Peter; Andrew Bowers and Karen Hutchings.
Ball said: “As a mentee of the 2018/19 cohort, I’m now getting to live my Fast Forward journey from the other side as a mentor. Having this amazing experience a few years ago with my mentor Moya Maxwell, I’ll be taking onboard what I learnt from her. I want to ensure that my mentee Elyssia Watkinson has the best year she possibly can. I’m also looking forward to growing great bonds with my fellow mentors and the other 14 mentees.”
The Class of 2022/23 will graduate on 30 June at Tobacco Dock, London.
