Full-page design preview — the new Wevise
A screen preview of sixteen redesigned pages — the flagship homepage, the five journey pages, team and donate, and now contact, volunteer, coaching corner, stories, and our four partner co-brand pages — all built in the 2026 brand system. Scroll through, or save this file as a PDF to share.
These are faithful HTML mockups of the live drafts — real layout, copy, colors, and hero photography. The live site stays untouched until the Sept 1 cutover. To make a PDF: open in a browser → Print → Save as PDF.
Mentorship that moves your career
Get matched with a mentor who's a step or two ahead — someone who's walked the path you're on and will help you take the next step with confidence.
Find your path
I want a mentor
Match with a mentor and get guidance on your goals, decisions, and next steps.
Get mentorship →I want to mentor
Share what you know. About an hour a month can change someone's path.
Become a mentor →We're a partner
Employers, schools, and community orgs helping us open more doors into tech.
Partner with us →Momentum so far
Final launch numbers land here — the team is confirming current totals before Sept 1.
Stay in the loop
Cohort openings, mentor spotlights, and tech-career tips — a couple of times a month.
Choose how you want to help or participate
However you show up — as a mentee, a mentor, a partner, or a supporter — there's a place for you at Wevise.
Ways to get involved
Not sure where you fit?
Tell us a little about yourself and what you're hoping for. We'll point you to the right next step — no pressure, no cost.
Join the Wevise community
Mentorship changes trajectories — and it works both ways. Find your place today.
Get guidance for your tech path
Whether you're switching careers, just starting out, or leveling up — a mentor who's been there makes the next step clearer.
Is Wevise mentorship for you?
Just starting out
New to tech and want someone to help you navigate the first moves.
Switching careers
Coming from another field and figuring out how your skills translate.
Ready to level up
Already in tech and looking for guidance on the next role or specialty.
How matching works
Tell us about you
Share your goals, background, and what you're hoping to get out of mentorship.
We match you
We connect you with a mentor whose experience fits where you're headed.
Start meeting
Meet regularly, set your own pace, and make real progress together.
What to expect after you sign up
You'll hear from us within a few days. Once matched, you and your mentor set a rhythm that works — usually about an hour a month, fully remote-friendly, for as long as it's useful.
Ready to get started?
It's free, it's flexible, and it starts with a single conversation.
Help someone navigate tech with confidence
Share what you've learned. Being a step or two ahead is all it takes to change someone's path.
What mentoring looks like
What you'll do
- Meet one-on-one with your mentee
- Talk through goals, decisions, and roadblocks
- Share your experience — the wins and the mistakes
The commitment
About one hour a month, on a schedule that works for you. Most mentorships run for several months. Fully remote-friendly.
You're more ready than you think
You don't need to be a senior executive. If you're a step or two ahead of where your mentee is, and willing to share honestly, you can make a real difference.
Mentor with Chicago TechPath
Join a cohort of mentors supporting talent on Chicago's South and West sides.
Common questions
How much time does it take?
About an hour a month, scheduled directly with your mentee.
Do I need to be an expert?
No. You just need to be a step or two ahead and willing to share.
Who will I mentor?
We match you with a mentee based on goals and background.
Can I mentor remotely?
Yes. Most mentorships happen over video.
Ready to mentor?
It takes about an hour a month to change someone's trajectory.
Partner to expand tech pathways
Companies, universities, and community organizations help us reach more people and open more doors into tech.
Ways to partner
Employers
Offer mentors from your team, host talks, or build a talent pipeline.
Schools & programs
Connect your students and alumni with mentorship as they enter tech.
Community orgs
Co-design cohorts like Chicago TechPath to reach your community.
A partnership that works both ways
What you bring
- Mentors, speakers, or space
- Access to your community or talent
- Program or financial support
What you get
- A visible commitment to equity in tech
- Connection to motivated, emerging talent
- Employee engagement through mentoring
Let's build pathways together
Tell us about your organization and what you're hoping to do. We'll find the right way to work together.
Chicago TechPath
A place-based cohort bringing focused mentorship and community to emerging tech talent on Chicago's South and West sides.
Who it's for
Chicago TechPath is for people early in their tech journey and ready to grow with support — career switchers, recent grads, bootcamp alumni, and self-taught talent connected to Chicago's South and West side communities.
How the cohort works
1:1 mentorship
Matched with a mentor who meets with you regularly through the cohort.
Cohort community
Learn alongside peers on the same path, with group sessions and events.
Career connections
Access to partner employers, workshops, and real-world opportunities.
What it takes
A few hours a month, an openness to guidance, and a commitment to show up for yourself and your cohort. No prior tech job required — just readiness to grow.
Built on results
Cohort 1 outcomes are coming soon — we'll share participation, mentorship hours, and career milestones here as the first Chicago TechPath cohort completes.
Be part of the first cohort
Whether you want to join, mentor, or partner — Chicago TechPath is just getting started.
The people behind Wevise
A team of leaders, builders, and volunteers working to open tech pathways for everyone.
Leadership
Jon LeinenBoard President & CEO
Ross HarrisonChief Operations Officer
Aruna InalsinghChief Marketing Officer
Ashley JordanChief Programs Officer
Stephen PiwnickiChief Financial Officer
Melissa LochmanChief of Staff
Oksana IsakovChief Technical & Product OfficerBoard of Directors
Stephen Piwnicki — Treasurer
Ravi Yenduri — Secretary
Megan Mulholland — Director
Janice Levenhagen — Director
Maggie Faust — Director
Hilary Baker — Director
Want to join us?
Our team grows through mentors and volunteers who give their time.
Give someone access to guidance they might not otherwise get
Your gift pairs someone building a tech career with a mentor who has walked the path. That's what moves a career forward.
What your gift makes possible
Helps match and support one new mentorship.
Covers a mentee's first season of guidance.
Supports a mentee through a full program cycle.
Sponsors a spot in a Chicago TechPath cohort.
Make your gift
Your gift is safe and tax-deductible
Wevise is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, so your gift is tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. You'll receive a receipt for every donation. EIN 92-2591102.
Annual Report
A yearly look at our impact and exactly how donations are put to work.
Coming soonFinancials & Form 990
Our IRS filings and financial statements, for anyone who wants the detail.
Coming soonImpact & outcomes
Mentorship and cohort results, published as our programs grow.
Coming soonSupport Chicago TechPath
Want your gift to go directly to a cohort of mentees on Chicago's South and West sides?
We're here for you!
Whether you're interested in partnering with us to make a greater impact, or have questions about how we can support your mentorship journey, we'd love to connect. Fill out the form and a team member will be in touch as soon as possible.
Send us a message
Come build something real with Wevise
We're a small, all-volunteer team working to connect underrepresented people with mentors and opportunities in tech. The work is real, the roles carry actual responsibility, and the people beside you are good at what they do.
Volunteer positions available
Head of Engineering
Own the development workflow and keep a volunteer team shipping cleanly across time zones and varying availability.
Corporate Partnerships Manager
Find and close the sponsorships, in-kind resources, and hiring connections that fund the mission.
Full-Stack Developer
Ship real features on an established architecture — code reviews, standups, the craft taken seriously.
Fundraising & Development Specialist
Grow our individual-giving base so more underrepresented talent can break into tech.
Wevise Mentor
Show up consistently for a mentee and share what you've already figured out.
Grant Writer
Own the full grant cycle — prospecting, drafting, submitting, and reporting.
Ready to contribute something that matters?
All roles are remote and volunteer. We'll talk through time expectations in our first conversation — they vary by role and we try to be realistic.
Coaching Corner
A curated monthly roundup of articles, podcasts, and tools to help you grow your tech career.
September Resources — Tech Articles & Podcasts
New picks every month
Bookmark Coaching Corner — we refresh it with the resources our mentors find most useful.
Welcome to the Chicago TechPath Alliance
A community built to connect Chicago's next generation of tech talent with experienced mentors who care. Whether you're here to grow your skills, expand your network, or pay it forward — you belong here.
Technology
Blacks in Technology + Wevise: Stronger Together for Chicago's Tech Future
The Chicago TechPath Alliance is a citywide effort to build meaningful relationships between those breaking into tech and those already shaping it — pairing the Blacks in Technology community with Wevise mentorship.
Join the Alliance
Sign up to be matched with a mentor, or to mentor someone building their path in tech.
Welcome to the Chicago TechPath Alliance
A community built to connect Chicago's next generation of tech talent with experienced mentors who care. Whether you're here to grow your skills, expand your network, or pay it forward — you belong here.
Dreams
Code Your Dreams + Wevise: Stronger Together for Chicago's Tech Future
The Chicago TechPath Alliance is a citywide effort to build meaningful relationships between those breaking into tech and those already shaping it — pairing the Code Your Dreams community with Wevise mentorship.
Join the Alliance
Sign up to be matched with a mentor, or to mentor someone building their path in tech.
Welcome to the Chicago TechPath Alliance
A community built to connect Chicago's next generation of tech talent with experienced mentors who care. Whether you're here to grow your skills, expand your network, or pay it forward — you belong here.
Institute
Discovery Partners Institute + Wevise: Stronger Together for Chicago's Tech Future
The Chicago TechPath program is a citywide effort to build meaningful relationships between those breaking into tech and those already shaping it — pairing the Discovery Partners Institute community with Wevise mentorship.
Join the Alliance
Sign up to be matched with a mentor, or to mentor someone building their path in tech.
Welcome to the Chicago TechPath Alliance
A community built to connect Chicago's next generation of tech talent with experienced mentors who care. Whether you're here to grow your skills, expand your network, or pay it forward — you belong here.
University
Northwestern University + Wevise: Stronger Together for Chicago's Tech Future
The Chicago TechPath Alliance is a citywide effort to build meaningful relationships between those breaking into tech and those already shaping it — pairing the Northwestern University community with Wevise mentorship.
Join the Alliance
Sign up to be matched with a mentor, or to mentor someone building their path in tech.
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