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What the Literature Review Taught Me About Peer Mentoring
Mentorship Program Design Peer Mentoring Masters Course Work

What the Literature Review Taught Me About Peer Mentoring

Stephanie Schuhmacher Stephanie Schuhmacher
Oct 7, 2025

Going into the literature review for my Northwestern capstone, I thought I’d find maybe 3 or 4 situations where peer mentoring works well. I found eight. And the benefits — and challenges — go deeper than I anticipated.

The Capstone Begins: Designing Mentorship Programs That Develop Both Sides
Mentorship Program Design Peer Mentoring Masters Course Work

The Capstone Begins: Designing Mentorship Programs That Develop Both Sides

Stephanie Schuhmacher Stephanie Schuhmacher
Sep 30, 2025

While managing education programs by day, I’ve been pursuing my Master’s in Information Design and Strategy at Northwestern by night. Here’s what I’m researching: peer-based skills mentoring programs that create value for both sides of the equation.