Outstanding Individual Mentors

Alicia Meyer

Blackwell Elementary, Communities in Schools of Richmond - The Micah Initiative

Alicia Meyer is a mentoring classroom assistant and volunteer leader at Blackwell Elementary School in Richmond through Communities in Schools of Richmond. She recruits and coordinates volunteer opportunities through the Micah Initiative and created “Fun Saturday,” “Math Facts” and other enrichment programs for students.

Bruce Lalonde

Team Up Mentoring, The Up Center Portsmouth

Bruce Lalonde serves as president and CEO of the USO of Hampton Roads and Central Virginia and has been a committed mentor and positive influence to two young men through the Up Center in Portsmouth since 2008.