Mentorship and professional growth for conservationists in primate‐range countries

Abstract

Highlights By providing mentorship and by enhancing professional development skills, primatologists can help to build the professional capacity of emerging conservationists. Actions can be adjusted to specific cultural contexts and interwoven into teaching and research programs. Sharing stories about pivotal career moments creates closer connections with mentees and helps to stimulate dialogue on issues of concern. Experiential and networking opportunities assist to broaden the professional perspectives of students and young professionals poised for conservation leadership.