Member skill development
Continue developing our members through individualized and chapter-wide learning — mentorship, Power Hours, roundtables, and skills sessions built for working HR professionals at every stage.
The leading professional association for multicultural HR leaders in St. Louis. Connecting professionals, building community, opening 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.
Everyone is welcome at SMPHR — whether you work in HR, lead a company, practice law or finance, or simply care about building a more inclusive workplace. You don't need a particular title or background to belong; you just have to believe that everyone deserves to be seen, supported, and given the chance to lead.
Everything SMPHR does ladders up to two strategic priorities for our members and the St. Louis HR community.
Continue developing our members through individualized and chapter-wide learning — mentorship, Power Hours, roundtables, and skills sessions built for working HR professionals at every stage.
Increase visibility and branding in the community by building collaborations with community organizations, professional groups, and corporate partners — expanding representation across the profession.
Five principles drive everything we do — the way we mentor, the way we convene, the way we treat each other.
We see the person, not just the title. We go beyond job descriptions to understand each other's stories, backgrounds, and aspirations.
We meet each other where we are — whether you're just starting out or you're a seasoned pro — ensuring everyone feels valued and encouraged to grow.
We raise the bar together. We show up prepared and engaged, and lift each other up to achieve excellence in everything we do.
We're better together. By sharing ideas and resources, we spark innovation, transforming challenges into opportunities through the power of relationships.
We turn potential into action. We provide the tools and encouragement for every member to step outside their comfort zone with confidence.
SMPHR is run by working HR professionals — practitioners, not consultants — who volunteer their time to make this community what it is.