As the Mentorship Program Manager for the Roosevelt Network, Elijah Wilson oversees the Mentorship Program, supporting 80–100 mentor-mentee relationships. His work focuses on fostering meaningful mentorship connections, enhancing program curriculum, and ensuring mentors have the tools they need to guide students and early-career professionals in the progressive policy space.
Elijah plays a key role in advancing the Network’s mission to cultivate the next generation of leaders committed to changing our economy and democracy for the better. He leads the recruitment and mentor matching for the Network’s three undergraduate Fellowships. He designs and executes programming to enhance the mentor experience, and manages systems that support mentorship engagement and evaluation. Additionally, he contributes to Roosevelt Network events, including Hyde Park, amongst many others.
Prior to joining Roosevelt, Elijah worked at a local educational nonprofit in Philadelphia. He earned a BA in political science with a minor in Africana studies from Arcadia University.