A Bond for a Lifetime—A Mentor–Mentee Relationship

Lindsey Hoover The uniqueness of a mentorship relationship is the growth and trust between two individuals. The mentor who supports and guides, and the mentee who follows and applies that knowledge. Although the CSE mentorship program is designed to last 1 year, some pairs continue their relationship indefinitely. Such has been the case for mentor Heather Goodell and mentee Lindsey Hoover. CSE launched the mentorship program in 2017. Any member interested in science editing or any related field can apply. Prospective mentees are then matched with veteran mentors who fit the desired expertise. Mentor Heather Goodell started working at the American Heart Association (AHA) in 2002 and is currently the senior vice president of publishing. She specializes in the business aspect of publishing, overseeing 14 journals. Together, these journals, which include some ranking at the top of science publications, receive over 26,000 submissions yearly. As a long-time member of CSE, she joined the mentorship program to share her knowledge and experience. Through the program, she was matched with Lindsey Hoover. At the time, Lindsey, who had worked for the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) since 2008, was focused on editing medical manuscripts and materials. When she heard about the program CSE was launching, she immediately went online and signed up as a mentee. Through the program, she wanted to learn about the business aspects of publishing for medical organizations. The mentorship committee matched Heather and Lindsey, and in August 2019, they met for the first time. Their supposedly short […]