Business Undergraduate Mentorship Program

Eligibility

• Any Warrington College of Business freshman, sophomore, or new transfer student.
• Ability to commit to fully engage and take advantage of everything BUMP and your BUMP mentor have to offer.

Mentee mindset

The main development and heart of the program occur as a mentor-mentee pair outside of structured meetings, trainings, and events. Therefore, it is important to be able to effectively manage your time and make your BUMP mentor a priority.

• Meet with your mentor approximately once per week, but no less than every two weeks. Most pairs meet at least once per week.
• The more you put into this experience, the more you benefit, learn, and grow.

Application

Mentee application opens August 21st, 2025.

All meetings are held from 6:00-7:30 PM, unless otherwise noted.

• Sept. 18th: Mentee Orientation
• Sept. 21st: Retreat (11 AM – 2 PM)
• Oct. 2nd: Mentee Meeting #1
• Oct. 9th: Social #1
• Oct. 14th: AlumNight #1
• Oct. 23rd: Mentee Meeting #2
• Oct. 30th: Social #2
• Nov. 4th: AlumNight #2
• Nov. 13th: Mentee Meeting #3
• Nov. 18th: Social #3
• Nov. 20th: Awards Ceremony

Attendance at any combination of two Socials or AlumNights is required.

Recruitment Timeline

• Aug. 21st: Mentee Applications open at 9 AM
• Sept. 2nd: Business Bash from 5 PM – 7PM at the O’Connell Center
• Sept. 4th: Mentee Application Deadline at 11:59 PM

For all questions, please email BUMP. We look forward to reading your application!

Mentors are selected for a two-semester commitment (Fall and Spring).

Eligibility

• Sophomore, junior, senior, or combination degree (Warrington undergrad) business or accounting major.
• Any transfer business or accounting major who has been on the UF campus for at least two semesters.
• Ability to commit to participate as a BUMP mentor both Fall and Spring.*

*Study abroad, internships, and graduation are exceptions. Please contact the BUMP Advisor if you would like to participate, but cannot fulfill the role for both semesters.

Mentor mindset

The main development and heart of the program occur as a mentor-mentee pair outside of structured meetings, trainings, and events. Therefore, it is important to be able to effectively manage your time and make your BUMP mentee a priority.

• Meet with your mentee approximately once per week.
• The more you put into this experience, the more you benefit, learn, and help your mentee grow.

Application

Carly Rutigliano
Executive Director
Major: Marketing, MIB
Minor: Mass Communications
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Stella De Luna
Director of Member Engagement
Major: Marketing, MS-Marketing
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Jewel Russell
Director of Mentor Development
Major: Business Administration, Communications and Leadership Development, MIB
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Nicolas Sanders
Director of Alumni Relations
Major: Information Systems, MS-ISOM
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Lola Plasencia
Director of Recruitment
Major: Marketing
Minor: Professional Selling
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Angelica Suarez
Director of Mentee Development
Major: Information Systems & Operations Management, MS-Marketing
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Lilah Edwards
Director of Internal Communications
Major: Information Systems & Operations Management
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Jayme Rudd
Director of Community Development
Major: Information Systems & Operations Management, MS-ISOM
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Ava Mariani
Director of Marketing & Technology
Major: Marketing
Minor: Economics
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Thank you for your interest in applying for the 2026-2027 BUMP Advisory Board. Please
make sure to read through the entire application, as some of the advisory board
positions may have changed.

If you have any questions or concerns, please email the BUMP Program Advisor. We
look forward to receiving your application.

Recruitment timeline

• TBA: Advisory board information session (5:30 – 6PM in Heavener 160)
• TBA Application opens (9 AM)
• TBA Application closes (11:59 PM)
• TBA: Interviews
• TBA: Mentor Meet and Greet

Application

Position descriptions

Executive Director
The Executive Director is responsible for supporting and developing the members of the Advisory Board, as well as the strategic vision and goals of the program, and serves as the main representative and advocate for BUMP. They also act as the liaison between the Program Advisor and Advisory Bboard, as well as between BUMP and the Warrington community.

Director of Mentor Development
The Director of Mentor Development oversees a group of mentors each year. The Director of Mentor Development is responsible for organizing, planning, and facilitating mentor meetings. The Director of Mentor Development’s purpose is to serve as the direct point of contact for mentors to discuss their experiences in the program and encourage the development of mentorship skills.

Director of Mentee Development
The Director of Mentee Development has the privilege of overseeing a new class of mentees each semester. The Director of Mentee Development is responsible for organizing, planning, and facilitating monthly mentee meetings. The Director of Mentee Development’s purpose is to serve as the direct point of contact for mentees to discuss their experiences in the program.

Director of Internal Communications
The Director of Internal Communications effectively serves as the liaison between the Advisory Board, the mentees, and the mentors of the program. They are responsible for monitoring all avenues of communication and ensuring all members are informed of program requirements and events.

Director of Member Engagement
The Director of Member Engagement is responsible for creating a community within BUMP and working to create a meaningful mentorship experience for both mentees and mentors. Through the planning and organizing of socials, retreats, and icebreakers, the Director of Membership Engagement is responsible for creating a BUMP network that aims to connect business students from various backgrounds.

Director of Recruitment
The Director of Recruitment’s primary role is to ensure the program receives high-quality applicants through its recruitment plan, which includes marketing the program to prospective mentees and mentors. After the application process ends, the Director of Recruitment is responsible for selecting the most qualified applicants and pairing the mentors and mentees.

Director of Marketing & Technology
The purpose of the Director of Marketing & Technology is to help build BUMP’s presence in the business school and establish continuous growth for the program. Marketing serves as an important piece for the program because it promotes the organization, establishes a brand, allows members to connect with the organization, and enables future growth.

Director of Alumni Relations
The Director of Alumni Relations serves on the BUMP Advisory Board to bridge the gap between alumni and current members. This bridge occurs between alumni who have graduated from the program and are still students, as well as alumni who have graduated from the university. This position serves to provide resources that support the personal and professional growth of all program members.

Director of Community Development
The Director of Community Development is dedicated to fostering a strong, engaged, and connected community within BUMP by organizing and overseeing member activities that encourage fellowship and camaraderie, such as coordinating the “BUMP Family Competition.” This position also promotes Advisory Board and family socials, collaborates with the Director of Mentee Development to plan and lead the mentee meeting focused on BUMP’s pillar of Global and Cultural Intelligence, and ensures meaningful interactions that strengthen relationships and enhance the overall BUMP experience. Additionally, the Director of Community Development leads external partnership efforts, collaborating with other organizations to expand BUMP’s presence and create new opportunities for engagement and community-building.