In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Sam McQuillin of the University of South Carolina to discuss his innovative research on short-term school-based mentoring, as well as his thoughts on how we can improve the mentoring that happens in schools and the concept of enlisting mentors to offer more meaningful support to youth with mental health and other challenges. Sam is one of the most innovative thought leaders in the mentoring movement and this hour-long interview is full of keen insights and interesting ideas for practitioners and policymakers.