Laurie Moline is a social innovator, youth advocate, mentoring consultant and founder/executive director of MentorStark. Over the course of her 35 year career, Laurie has served as a producer/director, communication specialist, media and marketing director, innovation strategist and business owner. But she found her passion when she began working with young people as a mentor. She led the United Way Get Connected program, helping Career Tech students explore careers and build relationships with local employers. Through MentorStark, she advocates for local mentoring programs and leads an informal coalition of program leaders. She also directs the MentorStark Opportunity Club, which offers job shadowing and social capital building opportunities to young people ages 15-27. In 2020, Laurie became a consultant for MENTOR: The National Mentoring Partnership, providing assistance to programs around the region. She holds a BS in Mass Communication from Miami University with a focus in Broadcast Journalism and Media Management.