Community Mentorship Platform: Coming Together for Good
Build skills through career development, foster teamwork through community engagement, and create meaningful change by embracing purpose-driven work.
About The Purpose Network
Our Vision
The Purpose Network envisions a world where individuals are interconnected and engaged in purpose-driven work within high performing teams. By fostering a supportive ecosystem that emphasizes career development and community engagement, we aim to bridge the gap between talent and opportunity, creating a sustainable future for all.
Our Mission
Our mission is to cultivate a community where purpose-driven work and career development thrive, allowing purpose and prosperity to flourish through community engagement.
The Problem
Mass Layoffs: Many industries face frequent mass layoffs, leaving skilled professionals without opportunities for career development. Entry Barriers: Recent graduates and young professionals encounter significant challenges in entering the workforce in their area of interest due to high entry barriers, which hinder their pursuit of purpose-driven work. Disconnection: Increasing disconnection and feelings of isolation are common, impacting mental well-being and reducing participation in community engagement and professional development.
Our Solution
The Purpose Network provides a unique platform that integrates mentorship, community engagement, and project-based work to empower individuals. Our approach to career development excels by offering a holistic strategy that promotes both personal and professional growth while fostering self-organizing powerhouse teams. We create a pathway to connection, learning, and purpose-driven work that is flexible and lucrative.
About Us
Our goal is to co-create a future that works—for everyone. We’re on a mission to redesign work around what matters: people, purpose, and possibility. Founded by Anna Hoffman (CEO), an expert in human-centered change management and a master connector with over 20 years in tech and healthcare, we blend strategy, empathy, and community engagement to reimagine how teams thrive. At our core, we believe work should empower—not exhaust. That communities spark innovation. That connection drives momentum.
Our Values
Doing Good: We lead with integrity and make decisions rooted in social impact.
Helping Others: Collaboration and compassion guide how we work and grow through career development opportunities.
The Magic of Flowing Teams: We connect people for deep trust, alignment, and agility to work that has purpose and values alignment.
Empowered Work: People deserve autonomy to do what they love—on terms that support their lives and communities.
Shared Contribution: Everyone has a role in shaping the future of work through learning, leadership, and engagement.
Connection: We build bridges across disciplines, industries, and cultures to spark meaningful change.
Alongside Brian Hiatt, COO, and Marc Michaelson, Advisor, our leadership team combines operational excellence, product innovation, AI experience, and strategic foresight. Whether guiding transformation across global business units, supporting mentoring and communities of practice, or connecting people to their work purpose, we’re passionate about scaling communities that inspire and foster purpose-driven work.
Join us in this vision—because when connection fuels purpose, we reshape the future of work.
How it Works
1. Join The Network
Sign up soon to become a part of our vibrant community, where you'll enhance your career development and engage in purpose-driven work, while accessing valuable resources.
2. Find 2-Way Mentors & Join Groups
Connect with professionals and new grads for 2-way mentoring, providing guidance and support tailored to your career development goals. Join a community of practice that fosters community engagement and allows you to learn together while pursuing purpose-driven work.
3. Engage in Projects
Engage in nonprofit projects to advance your career development while gaining hands-on experience. Build a team where Purpose and flow converge, enabling you to deliver results through purpose-driven work and thrive in community engagement.
4. Achieve Growth
Experience personal and professional growth through purpose-driven work and community engagement, fostering both career development and a sense of Purpose.
