Deborah Dalton is the Executive Director of Mentor Me, a nonprofit that empowers youth in need by matching them with an adult mentor. Think of it as helping kids achieve more and keeping them from falling through the cracks – the beginning of a troubled future.

My conversation with Deborah is a mix of personal and professional growth, along with a look into Mentor Me’s story. Mixing the two makes sense, as both stories are deeply intertwined.

We talk about the role of Mentor Me in the community, how it works, why it matters, and its future growth. As Deborah shares her own story, it’s almost like going behind-the-scenes of leading a nonprofit, from starting at Mentor Me as a volunteer, to learning her way into the leadership role, and to acknowledging her purpose along the journey. I found it so refreshing to hear Deborah share an important truth – she doesn’t have all of the answers. And that’s true for all of us.