Leadership Team
Meet our Board and Staff
Our team members are selected from our business financial partners. They graciously choose to invest their time and talents, which are evident through leading organizations that embody integrity, compassion, transparency, and a determination to invest in the lives within their reach. They are the fuel, the engine, and every vital piece of what guides our mentoring mission.

Matthew Marcum
Founder/CEO
Matthew has been married to his wife and friend Ashley for 18 years. Their marriage and family of 7 children is their main mission, and extends into the community. Matthew spent 15 years as a registered nurse in hospice care prior to transitioning to develop and direct the mentoring program. From a background of relational isolation and struggle himself, Matthew's heart is made full as he introduces mentors that champion impact in the lives of the students and families they serve. Relationships are everything...


Michelle Dunne
Board Member: Resource Development
Mother, athlete, and purpose-driven professional. Michelle builds relationships that inspire personal growth while making a meaningful impact on colleagues and the community. She has had the privilege to effectively serve as director of development for non-profit organizations and most recently as a business development manager for a video production company. She is willing to learn a new skill at every turn, always striving to grow and help others do the same.


Paul Gillman
Board Chair - Finance
Paul has a great passion for the outdoors and has visited and hiked national parks all over the United States. He loves his wife and family foremost, but has a great deal of passion for serving those in need. He has served as a board member for a national academic institution, is a fractional CFO for quality businesses, and brings a lot of integrity to all he does. Mentoring Partners is grateful for his persistent passion, expertise, and commitment to our organization's ongoing pursuit of impact and excellence.