Mentors

Charles Simonyi
High-tech pioneer
Philanthropist
Space traveler

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Mark Moffett
Naturalist & Photographer
“Dr. Bugs”

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Carol Greider
Nobel Prize in Medicine
Johns Hopkins
School of Medicine

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Jacques d’Amboise
American Ballet Legend
Founder
National Dance Institute
1934-2021

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Dalton Conley
Professor of Sociology,
Medicine & Public Policy
NYU

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Walter Kirn
Novelist
Essayist
Literary Critic

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Jennifer Shahade
Author
Woman Grandmaster of Chess

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About Us

Adventures of the Mind began as an achievement-focused mentoring experience that changed hundreds of students’ lives. Today, our focus is on sustaining that legacy through alumni engagement and practical guidance for current high school students.

Address : 1511 16th Street, #101
Santa Monica, CA 90404

Call : 202-518-2324

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Mentors

Charles Simonyi
High-tech pioneer
Philanthropist
Space traveler

Mark Moffett
Naturalist & Photographer
“Dr. Bugs”

Kathy L’Amour
Publishing

Carol Greider
Nobel Prize in Medicine
Johns Hopkins
School of Medicine

Jacques d’Amboise
American Ballet Legend
Founder
National Dance Institute
1934-2021

Dalton Conley
Professor of Sociology,
Medicine & Public Policy
NYU

Dale Chihuly
Artist

Ben Huh
CEO
Cheezburger.com

Walter Kirn
Novelist
Essayist
Literary Critic

Jennifer Shahade
Author
Woman Grandmaster of Chess

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