WAVIT’s Mentorship Program: Cyndie Nelson on Building Careers Through Guidance
The AV industry, like many others in tech, often thrives on innovation—but it’s mentorship that sustains it. Behind every successful professional is often a mentor who provided guidance, shared hard-earned lessons, and opened doors that might have otherwise stayed shut. Programs like WAVIT (Women in AV/IT) bring this spirit of mentorship into focus by intentionally pairing seasoned professionals with emerging talent. It’s more than a professional development tool—it’s a legacy-building opportunity that ensures institutional knowledge isn’t lost, but passed forward.
In industries where the pace of change can leave early-career talent feeling adrift, a mentor provides both anchor and compass. It’s through those shared stories, strategic conversations, and sometimes simple words of encouragement that careers are shaped. Few understand this better than Cyndie Nelson, VP of OEM Sales at MiTek Corporation, who brings both deep experience and heartfelt purpose to her role in the WAVIT Mentor Program.
