★ SMPHR Connect

The mentor you've been looking for.

SMPHR mentorship now lives on SMPHR Connect — our own member hub, built by SMPHR with AI. Connect with mentors and peers across St. Louis, browse profiles, and book coffee chats in a few clicks.

First time here? SMPHR Connect is its own dedicated space, so you'll set up a profile and sign in there separately for now — it only takes a minute, and you can register with your personal or company email. We're working on linking the two sites so you'll eventually have a single sign-on.
★ 2026 RISE Mentorship
Applications closeWed, July 8
Program kicks offFri, July 17
Commitment2 hrs/mo · 6 months
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★ How it works

Four steps. One platform.

Self-serve and always open. Structured enough to deliver results, flexible enough to fit busy careers.

  1. 01

    Set up your profile

    Create your profile on SMPHR Connect and sign in — register with your personal or company email. It only takes about two minutes.

  2. 02

    Browse & match

    Search active mentors and members by industry, function, career stage, and goals — or let the platform suggest great matches for you.

  3. 03

    Book a coffee chat

    Request a conversation and schedule it right inside the platform. Meet virtually or in person, whatever works for you both.

  4. 04

    Keep connecting

    Keep the momentum going with ongoing coffee chats. Many connections become advisors, references, and lifelong friends.

★ Mentor on the go

The whole program, in your pocket.

SMPHR Connect comes as an iPhone app, too. Browse mentors, accept your match, message, and book coffee chats from anywhere — apply on the web or download the app to get started.

  • Find mentors & peers across St. Louis
  • Get matched and message in-app
  • Book coffee chats in a few taps
Get SMPHR Connect
For mentees

Find your thinking partner.

If you're early- or mid-career and ready to invest in your growth, browse senior HR leaders who've been where you're trying to go — and book a coffee chat that fits your schedule.

  • Browse mentor profiles by industry, function, and goals
  • Request and schedule coffee chats in a few clicks
  • Curated discussion prompts to make every chat count
  • Connect with the wider SMPHR member community
Find a Mentor
For mentors

Give back. Stretch. Grow.

If you're a senior HR leader who's been quietly mentoring people anyway, we'd love to formalize it. Set your availability, accept the chats that fit, and make a massive impact on a career that doesn't yet have what you do.

  • Set your own availability — you control the pace
  • Accept coffee chat requests that fit your schedule
  • Curated prompts + structure handled for you
  • Recognition at SMPHR events and on the site
Become a Mentor

"The mentorship was career-defining."

★ Common questions

Before you start.

How do I get started?

Head to SMPHR Connect, create your profile, and start browsing mentors and members right away. You can register with your personal or company email — whichever you prefer.

Is SMPHR Connect the same login as this website?

Not yet. SMPHR Connect is our own member hub — built by SMPHR with AI — and it's a separate profile and login from smphr.org for now. You'll set yours up fresh (it only takes a minute). We're working on linking the two so you'll have a single sign-on down the road.

Do I need to be a SMPHR member?

Yes. Active SMPHR membership is required to use SMPHR Connect. View membership tiers.

How are matches made?

You're in control — browse and request connections yourself based on industry, function, career stage, and goals, or use the platform's suggested matches to find a great fit fast.

What if a connection isn't the right fit?

No problem — book a coffee chat with someone new anytime. The platform is built for ongoing conversations, not a single locked-in pairing.

Is it always open?

Yes. SMPHR Connect is available year-round — sign in whenever you're ready to find your next conversation.