INFORMS Open Forum

You are invited to participate in the upcoming INFORMS Mentor Match Program, running from May 4 to October 4, 2026.

Mentee enrollment is now open and will remain open through May 4.

Mentor Match is one of the best ways to take advantage of your INFORMS membership. The program offers one-on-one mentoring with an experienced professional in your area of interest within the OR/MS community. Enroll as a Mentee Here

Mentee Enrollment Instructions

Step 1: Create Your Mentee Profile
Log in to INFORMS Connect and create your Mentee profile if you have not already done so.
Create your profile here.

Step 2: Request a Mentor
You may browse the list of available Mentors and send a request to be matched.
Search for a Mentor Here.

Please note: You may request only one Mentor at a time. Sending multiple simultaneous requests can cause technical issues within the matching system, so we appreciate your cooperation.

Step 3: Connect with Your Mentor
Once your Mentor accepts your request, feel free to reach out via email to introduce yourself. The Mentor Match session will officially begin on May 4 with a Kickoff Webinar for both Mentors and Mentees. You will receive an invitation to this webinar after successfully matching with a Mentor.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at gjohnston@informs.org.