Society of Multicultural Professionals in HR · St. Louis

Lead. Serve.
Grow with
people who get it.

The professional home for multicultural HR leaders — a community that sees the person, not just the title. Real mentorship. Honest conversations. The room you've been looking for.

★ 2025 Recap

Relive the 2025 CHRO Roundtable.

Over 100 HR leaders gathered for our signature event. Here's a look back — then join us for the 2026 Roundtable.

★ Our mission

We grow the next generation of multicultural HR leaders in St. Louis — through mentorship, candid roundtables, and a community that opens doors.

SMPHR is dedicated to promoting inclusion within the HR profession. By connecting multicultural professionals, we empower our members to build meaningful relationships that support their career success.

We focus on two things: developing our members through individualized and chapter-wide learning, and increasing the visibility of multicultural HR leadership through real collaboration with St. Louis-area community, professional, and corporate partners.

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★ What you get

Programs that actually move careers.

We don't do generic. Every program is built for HR professionals navigating real complexity — in real St. Louis companies, with real career stakes.

★ Trusted by St. Louis

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SMPHR's corporate partners stand at the forefront of advancing multicultural HR leadership in the St. Louis business community.

Join the growing list of area organizations that partner with SMPHR.

Become a Corporate Partner

Your seat at the table is waiting.

Join the leading professional association for multicultural HR professionals. Annual membership starts at $40. You'll be welcomed by name at your first event.