Norman Mayor Breea Clark Selected as a Mayor for Mentoring by Mentor

The Honorable Breea Clark, J.D., of Norman receives the designation as a Mayor for Mentoring, a program of MENTOR, the National Mentoring Partnership, based in Boston. MENTOR recognizes mayoral leaders making a positive difference through mentoring.

MENTOR, established 30 years ago, expands opportunity for young people by building a youth mentoring field and movement and serving as the expert and go-to resource on quality mentoring. MENTOR connects and fuels opportunity for young people everywhere they are from schools to workplaces and beyond. 

From their unique position as community leaders, mayors can make a powerful impact in their cities. MENTOR showcases elected leaders across the county who are elevating mentoring in their communities. 

Mayors are scaling quality mentoring initiatives, mobilizing their communities, and better equipping young people to succeed through improved school attendance and achievement; high school, college, and CareerTech graduation; workforce readiness; and connection to their cities. 

Clark is the first female Mayor for Mentoring in Oklahoma and the second selection ever. The Honorable Dewey F. Bartlett, Jr., a Legacy Mentor, is Oklahoma’s first.

Elected mayor in 2019, Clark was born in Wichita, Kansas, and graduated from Wichita State University in 2005. She moved to Norman upon graduation to begin her legal education at the University of Oklahoma College of Law. She now works as the Director of the JCPenney Leadership Program in the Michael F. Price College of Business at the University of Oklahoma.

 “Mentorship not only benefits those in the mentorship relationship but strengthens the whole community. I am grateful to all the organizations in Norman that support mentorship efforts and create mentorship opportunities,” Clark said. 

“I am proud to lead by example by serving as a mentor to others,” Clark continued. “I will continue to encourage others to engage in mentorship because it’s a fun and social way to truly impact the Norman community and its residents for generations to come.”  

Mentor4OK, the grassroots organization which nominated Mayor Clark, highlights mentoring program models, consults free for programs serving K-16+, offers referrals, and promotes mentoring in Oklahoma. 

“Highly trained and supported mentors can build a trusting, productive relationship with their mentees,” says Beverly Woodrome, the catalyst for Mentor4OK. “Mayor Clark consistently sets an example for other mayors and community members.”

“More Oklahomans need to become youth and adult mentors locally. Mentoring encompasses K-16+ and special populations, such as those dealing with mental health, addiction, reentry, and disabilities. Corporations develop talent and ensure company longevity through mentoring. Everyone during various points in life benefits from a mentor,” said Woodrome. “Mentoring, coaching, leadership development, internships, and apprenticeships, which are all connected, improve quality of life and workforce development for all Oklahomans.”

For more information about mentoring programs, contact Beverly Woodrome at (405) 590-4063 or see www.mentor4ok.org  https://mentor4ok.org/