Charlotte Rubesa

Mentorship Program Design


I'm extremely passionate about creating a more fair and diverse creative industry. As part of this passion, I've co-run and led mentorship programmes across Amsterdam and London.

🇳🇱 2021

Amsterdam

Near-Peer Mentorship Programme – SheSays Amsterdam


I introduced a completely unique programme to SheSays - a three-month mentorship programme built around a "near-peer mentorship model". The premise is simple: you don’t need to be CEO level to be a mentor. Being one step ahead is often enough – and often more relevant for the mentee.


The programme matched 30 mentors and 30 mentees, manually paired based on goals, industry, seniority, and areas of growth. Matches were supported through a structured curriculum including mentor learning circles, masterclasses, and external expert sessions for mentees on topics such as career progression, confidence and financial literacy.


The programme ran fully remotely post-COVID. It established a clear and repeatable blueprint for SheSays Amsterdam.

🇬🇧 2022

London

Ok Mentor – Product Marketing Director


In London, I joined OK Mentor as Product Marketing Director, helping scale one-to-one mentorship for women through a smart matching platform. I worked across product marketing, partnerships, and community communications – supporting the BETA launch of the app, shaping the communications strategy, and helping grow the mentor–mentee ecosystem through events and brand partnerships. Alongside the product work, I supported the planning of our IRL summit; running, recruiting for and moderating a panel for young talent.