A new mentorship initiative launching in Door County aims to connect experienced professionals with emerging leaders, entrepreneurs, and lifelong learners across the community.

The program, called M², is in the early development stage and is designed to foster meaningful one-on-one and group mentorship relationships that support personal growth, professional development, and knowledge sharing.

Rather than rolling out a fixed model, organizers say the program is being shaped with community input from the start. “We want a kind of planning committee,” said Cynthia Germain, president and CEO of Do Good Door County. “This is meant to really recruit that planning committee and put some framework around the program.”

Organizers say the goal is not only to match mentors and mentees, but to create a sustainable structure for passing on skills, crafts, and lived experience across generations. Germain emphasized that the program is being designed with intention. “We want to make the program impactful for both the mentor and the mentee,” she said.

The initiative is being developed by Do Good Door County, a Sturgeon Bay–based organization focused on strengthening local connections and community impact. Organizers say Door County’s diverse professional landscape and strong sense of community make it an ideal place to pilot a collaborative mentorship program.

M² is expected to officially launch in June of 2026, following a year of planning, outreach, and community engagement. Organizers encourage anyone interested in mentoring, learning, or helping design the program to get involved early.

Those interested in contributing ideas or learning more about M² can contact Do Good Door County by email at dogooddoorcounty@gmail.com