PMI Houston: 2026 PD-Mentorship Program Pilot | Mentorship Cycle 3 (October - November 2026) - Virtual

PMI Houston: 2026 PD-Mentorship Program Pilot | Mentorship Cycle 3 (October - November 2026)

Why Join?

• Learn directly from experienced project leaders
• Build meaningful professional connections
• Gain practical insights you can apply immediately
• Accelerate your growth in a focused, high-impact format

How the Program Works:

• Small group sessions (2–4 mentees per mentor)
• 30-minute kickoff + 60-minute guided breakout session
• Personalized 1:1 mentoring conversations
• Structured yet flexible to fit your schedule

Meet Our Mentors

Jody Craze

Mentorship Focus: Stakeholder Management, Project Planning, and Project Success

Jody Craze brings over 30 years of experience directing large-scale capital programs and leading multidisciplinary teams across public and private sectors. As former Acting Director of Capital Projects for the City of Houston, she led major initiatives and implemented structured PM processes focused on compliance and accountability. She is passionate about mentoring and helping professionals understand what drives project success—and what causes projects to fail.

Availability: Cycle 1,2,3

Preferred Meeting Times: Flexible

Teeya Davis

Mentorship Focus: PMO Development, Process Improvement, and Career Growth

Teeya Davis is an IT Process Improvement Coordinator at the Harris County Department of Education with 7 years of project management experience supporting education and healthcare environments. She brings a strong background in technology-enabled change, process improvement, governance, stakeholder engagement, and continuous learning. Her work focuses on standardizing workflows, improving service delivery, strengthening adoption, and aligning people, processes, and technology.

Availability: Cycle 2 (Aug-Sept 2026), Cycle 3 (Oct – Nov 2026)

Preferred Meeting Times: Mon–Fri, 7 AM–9 PM

Mahima Khanna

Mentorship Focus: PMP Application Guidance & Exam Preparation

Mahima Khanna is a Computer System Validation Engineer with 8 years of project management experience in the pharmaceutical industry and a recently earned PMP certification. She has mentored both professionally and academically, helping junior engineers and students prepare for exams. Mahima brings a patient, structured, and encouraging approach to mentoring and is an excellent choice for those preparing for PMP certification.

Availability: Cycle 3 (Oct – Nov 2026)

Preferred Meeting Times: Wed & Fri Evenings

Atiq Hashmi

Mentorship Focus: Methodical approaches for Problem Solving & Factors to Focus on for Successful Project Delivery

Atiq Hashmi is a technology & management leader with broad experience in combining startup-like agility and corporate management with particular interest in helping struggling projects in fast-paced environments and driving successful outcomes through structured and creative problem solving. A strong believer in learning and coaching, Atiq uses management stories and coaches in plain English using tools with emphasis on clarity of purpose, risk navigation, and 360-degree management.

Availability: Cycle 3 (Oct – Nov 2026)

Preferred Meeting Times: Mon-Thurs, Evenings

Aurora Gonzalez

Mentorship Focus: Professional Development, IT Transformation, Change Management

Aurora Gonzalez is a global project, program, and change manager with 20+ years of experience leading IT transformation initiatives across energy trading, telecom, customer service, and agriscience. Her background includes complex programs such as M&A integrations, restructuring, greenfield implementations, and AI-enabled projects. She excels at bridging business and technical teams and leading global, cross-functional teams.

Availability: Cycle 3 (Oct – Nov 2026)

Preferred Meeting Times: Flexible

Luis Torres

Mentorship Focus: AI in Project Management, Business Transformation, and Career Development

Luis Torres is a Project Management and Continuous Improvement leader with over 10 years of experience leading enterprise transformation initiatives across multiple Fortune 500 organizations. His expertise includes continuous improvement, organizational change, project leadership, and applying AI and automation to improve business operations. Luis enjoys mentoring professionals looking to grow into senior leadership roles and develop practical strategies for delivering measurable business impact.

Availability: Cycle 3 (Oct – Nov 2026)

Preferred Meeting Times: Mon–Fri (Flexible)

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