Mentorship Program

SMPS/LA’s mentorship program is designed to help participants adopt the mindset, strategy, and accountability habits of successful individuals.

Through monthly virtual workshops, protégés will engage in discussions and exercises with a panel of distinguished mentors. Outside of the workshops, protégés will participate in one-on-one mentoring to develop job-specific skills and action plans.  Additional resources and accountability structures will be available through an online resource portal.

MEET THE MENTORS

Our mentors are hand-selected for their depth of experience and contributions to their firm's strategic, marketing, and business development efforts. Each one has a minimum of 20 years of experience and has attained a position of influence within their firm. Mentors offer targeted insight into what it takes to advance in the A/E/C industry.

PROGRAM FACILITATORS

2026 PROGRAM SCHEDULE

All regular group meetings will be hosted virtually from 8:00 am - 9:30 am.  

PROTÉGÉ ELIGIBILITY

This program is designed for professionals in all phases of their careers, as well as diversified positions and disciplines. Whether you are already a team manager, technical professional turned BD, subject matter expert, or industry novice, this program can help you identify approaches to moving forward with your individual career goals. You need not be a member of SMPS to participate.

FEES & REGISTRATION

Member Pricing                $300
Non-Member Pricing       $350

Your registration fee covers program supplies and an in-person program.
(If you are a sister chapter member who needs to be set up on our system, please email our technical support team.)

QUESTIONS?

Jennifer Vasquez
SMPS/LA Professional Development Director
Vice President, BD & Corporate Communications  |  C.W. Driver
(310) 365-1292
[email protected]

Deena Weiner-Widran
SMPS/LA Mentorship Program Co-Chair
Regional Business Development Director, Southern California  |  Degenkolb Engineers
(213) 446-5855
[email protected]