SP2 Mentor Collective

Cultivate your network and thrive in your career with an SP2 alumni mentor.

The SP2 Mentor Collective creates one-on-one connections between students and SP2 alumni mentors. Together, we’re building a meaningful, collaborative community of practitioner-scholars across the country.

As a student you’ll be paired with an SP2 graduate who’s invested in your success — someone ready to listen, inspire, help navigate challenges, and seize opportunities. Through your alumni mentor, you’ll learn what to expect during your degree program and gain valuable career advice.

How It Works

Step 1

SP2 students are matched with an alumni mentor based on shared interests, background, academic trajectory, and professional aspirations.

Step 2

Students and mentors register and complete an online survey to paint a holistic picture of their interests and experiences.

Step 3

Once you are matched with your mentor, you both decide how and how often to connect.

Step 4

A text message introduces mentor and mentee so that the two can connect and begin building a relationship.

“[My mentor has helped me with] balancing coursework and making time for myself. [My mentor] helped me to consider doing a daily self-care activity, weekly activity, and something I can do once or twice a month for self-care. We decided to be accountability partners for self-care.”

– Leighanna, MSW ’23, SP2 Mentee

Why Get Involved?

Your alumni mentor understands the experience of being a student and can help you learn to balance the demands of school, family, work, internship, and/or field placement. A mentor provides insights into successfully building academic and professional networks and positioning yourself for success at SP2 and beyond.

Learn more about Mentor Collective