MentorPRO published two new research papers behind MentorAI, arguing that replacing human relationships with AI chatbots undercuts what makes mentoring work and that the gap between students who have someone to advocate for them and those who don't is getting more consequential.

MentorPRO is a cutting-edge, evidence-based mentoring platform designed to help organizations launch, manage, and scale effective mentoring programs across education, workforce, and nonprofit sectors. Developed by leading mentoring expert Jean Rhodes, MentorPRO merges thirty+ years of research with advanced technology to transform how mentoring relationships are formed and supported. Key Features: - Secure mentor-mentee connections and data-rich match management - Goal tracking, real-time challenge logging, and outcome monitoring - AI-powered insights with MentorAI™, providing expert-informed suggestions, curated campus resources, and instant summaries - Comprehensive training modules for mentors and mentees through MentorPRO Academy - Supports various mentoring formats, including one-to-one, group, flash, alumni, and virtual programs - Customizable, research-backed matching algorithm - Ongoing expert consultation - Engagement analytics, surveys, and progress tracking tools - Seamless third-party integrations, secure login, and single sign-on - Resource portal and document upload capabilities - Available via web, iOS, and Android apps wards & Funding: MentorPRO is the proud winner of the prestigious Global EdTech Tools Competition, recognized for setting a new standard in scalable, AI-assisted learner support. Chosen from over 1,000 global submissions, MentorPRO was awarded $300,000 to accelerate MentorAI development and expand its network of 50+ academic, nonprofit, and workforce partners.