Mentee

Our Team

Mentee is guided by a diverse team with deep experience in community engagement, curriculum design, research, and digital development. Together, we co-create practical tools that support communities and organizations, amplify local knowledge, and strengthen long-term impact.

DIRECTION, RESEARCH & STRATEGY

Direction, Research & Strategy

Leadership, research, and education systems guiding Mentee's community-driven work.

Dr. Jason Bruce

Dr. Jason Bruce

Co-Founder

Dr. Jason Bruce is an educator, researcher, web developer, and former school administrator with deep roots in Indigenous education and digital platform design. He holds a Ph.D. in Indigenous Studies from Trent University.

Dr. Marisol Campos-Navarrete

Dr. Marisol Campos-Navarrete

Co-Founder & Director of Research & Knowledge Systems

Dr. Marisol Campos-Navarrete is a researcher with over 20 years of experience coordinating projects across sectors, grounded in Indigenous values. She leads research strategy, knowledge systems design, and training programs at Mentee.

EDUCATION & CURRICULUM

Education & Curriculum

Curriculum design, language revitalization, youth engagement, and culturally grounded learning experiences.

Karla (Kweláxtelot) Kay, M.Ed.

Karla (Kweláxtelot) Kay, M.Ed.

Curriculum & Language Revitalization Lead

Kweláxtelot (Karla Kay), M.Ed., is a dedicated educator and curriculum specialist focused on Indigenous language Revitalization and culturally grounded education.

Mikayla Wood, B.Ed.

Mikayla Wood, B.Ed.

Youth Engagement & Education Lead

Mikayla Wood, B.Ed. is a passionate educator and Indigenous artist currently studying in the Aboriginal Teacher Education Program (ATEP) at the University of Alberta.

POLICY, ANALYTICS & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Policy, Analytics & Leadership Development

Applied policy and data analysis, and leadership and professional-development facilitation for organizations and communities.

Reza Amari, MMgt

Reza Amari, MMgt

Policy & Analytics Lead

Reza Amari, MMgt, is a research, policy, and analytics specialist with a background spanning management consulting, government employment programs, and data analytics.

Curtis Jones

Curtis Jones

Leadership & Wellness Facilitator

Curtis Jones is a leadership and wellness facilitator, keynote speaker, and author with over 17 years helping people and teams lead with clarity, resilience, and purpose.

MEDIA & VISUAL PRODUCTION

Media & Visual Production

Cinematography, post-production, and visual storytelling for community-led projects.

Grayson Warrior

Grayson Warrior

Cinematography & Visual Production Lead

Grayson Warrior is a cinematographer from the Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma with a strong background in photography, videography, and documentary production.

Aye Min Latt (Nat)

Aye Min Latt (Nat)

Creative Media & Post-Production Lead

Aye Min Latt (Nat) is a visual storyteller with nearly a decade of experience across editing, sound design, and creative direction.

WEB & APP DEVELOPMENT

Web & App Development

Full-stack web development, backend architecture, CMS integration, and mobile app development powering Mentee's digital platforms and community tools.

Mubeen Hassan, M.Sc.

Mubeen Hassan, M.Sc.

Senior Web Developer

Mubeen Hassan is a senior full-stack developer with over five years of experience building high-performance web applications across React, Next.js, Node.js, and headless CMS platforms.

Anatolii Kharchuuk

Anatolii Kharchuuk

Mobile App Development Lead

Anatolii Kharchuuk is a mobile development specialist with over 80 implemented projects and 200K+ app downloads across fintech, logistics, edtech, and delivery.