10/13/2026
After more than two and a half years together, Amie and Roman have built a relationship rooted in consistency, trust, and a whole lot of showing up.
Recently, their mentoring journey included a few long trips to Baltimore, so Roman could complete both portions of her cosmetology certification exam. And she did it; she passed and officially earned her certification!
But this milestone represents so much more than two tests.
Throughout their mentorship, Amie has been there to encourage her goals, help her explore opportunities, connect her with resources, celebrate her progress, and sometimes simply be the person in her corner when she needed one. From exploring educational opportunities and to making sure she could get where she needed to go, her mentor has consistently found ways to support her goals and her future.
And ultimately, that's what mentoring is about, not doing things for a young person, but walking alongside them as they discover what they are capable of and work toward the future, they envision for themselves.
Today, we are celebrating Roman's accomplishment and hard work that earned her this certification. And we're also celebrating Amie, cheering her on along the way.
Congratulations on your certification! We can't wait to see where you take it next!