Add unified expertise tag system and round entry notifications

- ExpertiseSelect now fetches tags from database with category grouping
- Tags set by admin during invitation are locked and cannot be removed
- Onboarding merges user-selected tags with admin-preset tags
- MENTOR role now goes through onboarding flow
- Added migration for Round.entryNotificationType column
- Added seed script with ~90 comprehensive expertise tags

Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.5 <noreply@anthropic.com>

prisma/migrations/20260204000000_add_round_entry_notification/migration.sql

@@ -0,0 +1,4 @@
+-- AddRoundEntryNotification
+-- Adds the entryNotificationType column to Round table for configurable notifications
+
+ALTER TABLE "Round" ADD COLUMN "entryNotificationType" TEXT;

prisma/seed-expertise-tags.ts

@@ -0,0 +1,189 @@
+/**
+ * Seed script for expertise tags
+ *
+ * Run with: npx tsx prisma/seed-expertise-tags.ts
+ * Or in Docker: docker exec mopc-app npx tsx prisma/seed-expertise-tags.ts
+ */
+
+import { PrismaClient } from '@prisma/client'
+
+const prisma = new PrismaClient()
+
+interface TagDefinition {
+  name: string
+  description: string
+  category: string
+  color: string
+}
+
+const EXPERTISE_TAGS: TagDefinition[] = [
+  // Marine Science & Biology
+  { name: 'Marine Biology', description: 'Study of marine organisms and ecosystems', category: 'Marine Science', color: '#0ea5e9' },
+  { name: 'Oceanography', description: 'Physical and chemical properties of the ocean', category: 'Marine Science', color: '#0284c7' },
+  { name: 'Marine Ecology', description: 'Relationships between marine organisms and environment', category: 'Marine Science', color: '#0891b2' },
+  { name: 'Fisheries Science', description: 'Management and conservation of fish populations', category: 'Marine Science', color: '#06b6d4' },
+  { name: 'Marine Microbiology', description: 'Study of microorganisms in marine environments', category: 'Marine Science', color: '#22d3ee' },
+  { name: 'Marine Genetics', description: 'Genetic research on marine species', category: 'Marine Science', color: '#67e8f9' },
+  { name: 'Deep Sea Research', description: 'Exploration and study of deep ocean environments', category: 'Marine Science', color: '#164e63' },
+
+  // Conservation & Environment
+  { name: 'Ocean Conservation', description: 'Protection and preservation of marine environments', category: 'Conservation', color: '#059669' },
+  { name: 'Biodiversity', description: 'Marine species diversity and protection', category: 'Conservation', color: '#10b981' },
+  { name: 'Coral Reef Restoration', description: 'Rehabilitation and protection of coral ecosystems', category: 'Conservation', color: '#f97316' },
+  { name: 'Marine Protected Areas', description: 'Design and management of ocean reserves', category: 'Conservation', color: '#34d399' },
+  { name: 'Species Conservation', description: 'Protection of endangered marine species', category: 'Conservation', color: '#6ee7b7' },
+  { name: 'Habitat Restoration', description: 'Rehabilitation of damaged marine habitats', category: 'Conservation', color: '#a7f3d0' },
+  { name: 'Wildlife Management', description: 'Management of marine wildlife populations', category: 'Conservation', color: '#047857' },
+
+  // Climate & Environment
+  { name: 'Climate Science', description: 'Ocean-climate interactions and research', category: 'Climate', color: '#14b8a6' },
+  { name: 'Climate Adaptation', description: 'Strategies for adapting to climate change impacts', category: 'Climate', color: '#2dd4bf' },
+  { name: 'Climate Mitigation', description: 'Reducing greenhouse gas emissions', category: 'Climate', color: '#5eead4' },
+  { name: 'Blue Carbon', description: 'Carbon sequestration in marine ecosystems', category: 'Climate', color: '#99f6e4' },
+  { name: 'Ocean Acidification', description: 'Impact of CO2 on ocean chemistry', category: 'Climate', color: '#0d9488' },
+  { name: 'Sea Level Rise', description: 'Causes and impacts of rising sea levels', category: 'Climate', color: '#115e59' },
+
+  // Pollution & Waste
+  { name: 'Plastic Pollution', description: 'Marine plastic waste and solutions', category: 'Pollution', color: '#84cc16' },
+  { name: 'Waste Management', description: 'Marine and coastal waste solutions', category: 'Pollution', color: '#65a30d' },
+  { name: 'Microplastics Research', description: 'Study of microplastic impacts', category: 'Pollution', color: '#a3e635' },
+  { name: 'Chemical Pollution', description: 'Industrial and agricultural runoff', category: 'Pollution', color: '#bef264' },
+  { name: 'Oil Spill Response', description: 'Prevention and cleanup of oil spills', category: 'Pollution', color: '#4d7c0f' },
+  { name: 'Water Quality', description: 'Monitoring and improving water quality', category: 'Pollution', color: '#3f6212' },
+  { name: 'Circular Economy', description: 'Reducing waste through circular systems', category: 'Pollution', color: '#d9f99d' },
+
+  // Sustainable Industries
+  { name: 'Sustainable Fishing', description: 'Environmentally responsible fishing practices', category: 'Sustainable Industries', color: '#22c55e' },
+  { name: 'Aquaculture', description: 'Sustainable fish and seafood farming', category: 'Sustainable Industries', color: '#16a34a' },
+  { name: 'Sustainable Shipping', description: 'Green maritime transportation', category: 'Sustainable Industries', color: '#6366f1' },
+  { name: 'Sustainable Tourism', description: 'Eco-friendly coastal and marine tourism', category: 'Sustainable Industries', color: '#4f46e5' },
+  { name: 'Blue Economy', description: 'Sustainable use of ocean resources', category: 'Sustainable Industries', color: '#3b82f6' },
+  { name: 'Seaweed Industry', description: 'Sustainable seaweed cultivation and products', category: 'Sustainable Industries', color: '#15803d' },
+  { name: 'Seafood Traceability', description: 'Supply chain transparency in seafood', category: 'Sustainable Industries', color: '#166534' },
+
+  // Technology & Innovation
+  { name: 'Marine Technology', description: 'Technological solutions for ocean challenges', category: 'Technology', color: '#8b5cf6' },
+  { name: 'Ocean Robotics', description: 'Autonomous underwater vehicles and drones', category: 'Technology', color: '#7c3aed' },
+  { name: 'Remote Sensing', description: 'Satellite and sensor-based ocean monitoring', category: 'Technology', color: '#a78bfa' },
+  { name: 'Data Science', description: 'Ocean data analysis and modeling', category: 'Technology', color: '#c4b5fd' },
+  { name: 'AI & Machine Learning', description: 'Artificial intelligence for marine research', category: 'Technology', color: '#6d28d9' },
+  { name: 'Biotechnology', description: 'Marine-derived biotechnology applications', category: 'Technology', color: '#5b21b6' },
+  { name: 'Sensors & IoT', description: 'Internet of Things for ocean monitoring', category: 'Technology', color: '#4c1d95' },
+  { name: 'Blockchain', description: 'Distributed ledger for transparency and traceability', category: 'Technology', color: '#ddd6fe' },
+
+  // Energy
+  { name: 'Renewable Energy', description: 'Marine renewable energy sources', category: 'Energy', color: '#eab308' },
+  { name: 'Offshore Wind', description: 'Wind energy from offshore installations', category: 'Energy', color: '#ca8a04' },
+  { name: 'Wave Energy', description: 'Power generation from ocean waves', category: 'Energy', color: '#facc15' },
+  { name: 'Tidal Energy', description: 'Power generation from tidal movements', category: 'Energy', color: '#fde047' },
+  { name: 'Ocean Thermal Energy', description: 'OTEC and thermal gradient technologies', category: 'Energy', color: '#a16207' },
+
+  // Policy & Governance
+  { name: 'Environmental Policy', description: 'Ocean and environmental policy development', category: 'Policy', color: '#a855f7' },
+  { name: 'International Law', description: 'Law of the sea and maritime regulations', category: 'Policy', color: '#9333ea' },
+  { name: 'Ocean Governance', description: 'Management and governance of ocean spaces', category: 'Policy', color: '#c084fc' },
+  { name: 'Regulatory Compliance', description: 'Environmental regulations and compliance', category: 'Policy', color: '#e879f9' },
+  { name: 'Stakeholder Engagement', description: 'Engaging communities and stakeholders', category: 'Policy', color: '#d946ef' },
+  { name: 'Advocacy', description: 'Promoting ocean conservation causes', category: 'Policy', color: '#a21caf' },
+
+  // Business & Finance
+  { name: 'Entrepreneurship', description: 'Ocean-focused startup development', category: 'Business', color: '#f43f5e' },
+  { name: 'Investment & Finance', description: 'Sustainable ocean investment', category: 'Business', color: '#e11d48' },
+  { name: 'Impact Investing', description: 'Investment for environmental impact', category: 'Business', color: '#fb7185' },
+  { name: 'Business Development', description: 'Growing ocean-focused businesses', category: 'Business', color: '#fda4af' },
+  { name: 'Social Enterprise', description: 'Businesses with social and environmental missions', category: 'Business', color: '#be123c' },
+  { name: 'Carbon Markets', description: 'Carbon credit trading and blue carbon markets', category: 'Business', color: '#9f1239' },
+
+  // Education & Outreach
+  { name: 'Education & Outreach', description: 'Ocean literacy and public education', category: 'Education', color: '#ec4899' },
+  { name: 'Research & Academia', description: 'Academic research and publication', category: 'Education', color: '#db2777' },
+  { name: 'Citizen Science', description: 'Public participation in scientific research', category: 'Education', color: '#f472b6' },
+  { name: 'Youth Engagement', description: 'Engaging young people in ocean conservation', category: 'Education', color: '#f9a8d4' },
+  { name: 'Media & Communications', description: 'Science communication and journalism', category: 'Education', color: '#be185d' },
+  { name: 'Documentary Filmmaking', description: 'Visual storytelling for ocean conservation', category: 'Education', color: '#9d174d' },
+
+  // Coastal & Community
+  { name: 'Coastal Management', description: 'Integrated coastal zone management', category: 'Coastal', color: '#f59e0b' },
+  { name: 'Community Development', description: 'Supporting coastal communities', category: 'Coastal', color: '#d97706' },
+  { name: 'Small-scale Fisheries', description: 'Supporting artisanal and local fishers', category: 'Coastal', color: '#fbbf24' },
+  { name: 'Indigenous Knowledge', description: 'Traditional ecological knowledge', category: 'Coastal', color: '#fcd34d' },
+  { name: 'Disaster Resilience', description: 'Coastal hazard preparedness and response', category: 'Coastal', color: '#b45309' },
+  { name: 'Mangrove Conservation', description: 'Protection and restoration of mangroves', category: 'Coastal', color: '#92400e' },
+
+  // Specific Focus Areas
+  { name: 'Arctic & Antarctic', description: 'Polar ocean research and conservation', category: 'Regions', color: '#0369a1' },
+  { name: 'Mediterranean', description: 'Mediterranean Sea conservation', category: 'Regions', color: '#0c4a6e' },
+  { name: 'Pacific Islands', description: 'Pacific island marine conservation', category: 'Regions', color: '#075985' },
+  { name: 'Coral Triangle', description: 'Indo-Pacific coral reef biodiversity', category: 'Regions', color: '#0284c7' },
+
+  // Cross-cutting
+  { name: 'Project Management', description: 'Managing conservation and research projects', category: 'Skills', color: '#64748b' },
+  { name: 'Grant Writing', description: 'Securing funding through proposals', category: 'Skills', color: '#475569' },
+  { name: 'Monitoring & Evaluation', description: 'Measuring project impact and outcomes', category: 'Skills', color: '#334155' },
+  { name: 'GIS & Mapping', description: 'Geographic information systems for ocean data', category: 'Skills', color: '#1e293b' },
+  { name: 'Scientific Diving', description: 'Underwater research and data collection', category: 'Skills', color: '#94a3b8' },
+]
+
+async function main() {
+  console.log('🏷️  Seeding expertise tags...\n')
+
+  // Get existing tags
+  const existingTags = await prisma.expertiseTag.findMany({
+    select: { name: true },
+  })
+  const existingNames = new Set(existingTags.map((t) => t.name))
+
+  // Filter out tags that already exist
+  const newTags = EXPERTISE_TAGS.filter((t) => !existingNames.has(t.name))
+
+  if (newTags.length === 0) {
+    console.log('✅ All tags already exist in database')
+    return
+  }
+
+  // Get max sort order
+  const maxOrder = await prisma.expertiseTag.aggregate({
+    _max: { sortOrder: true },
+  })
+  const startOrder = (maxOrder._max.sortOrder || 0) + 1
+
+  // Create tags
+  const result = await prisma.expertiseTag.createMany({
+    data: newTags.map((tag, index) => ({
+      name: tag.name,
+      description: tag.description,
+      category: tag.category,
+      color: tag.color,
+      sortOrder: startOrder + index,
+      isActive: true,
+    })),
+  })
+
+  console.log(`✅ Created ${result.count} new expertise tags`)
+  console.log(`   Skipped ${existingNames.size} existing tags`)
+
+  // Print summary by category
+  const byCategory = newTags.reduce(
+    (acc, tag) => {
+      acc[tag.category] = (acc[tag.category] || 0) + 1
+      return acc
+    },
+    {} as Record<string, number>
+  )
+
+  console.log('\n📊 Tags created by category:')
+  Object.entries(byCategory)
+    .sort(([a], [b]) => a.localeCompare(b))
+    .forEach(([category, count]) => {
+      console.log(`   ${category}: ${count}`)
+    })
+}
+
+main()
+  .catch((e) => {
+    console.error('❌ Error seeding expertise tags:', e)
+    process.exit(1)
+  })
+  .finally(async () => {
+    await prisma.$disconnect()
+  })

src/app/(auth)/onboarding/page.tsx

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 'use client'
 
-import { useState, useMemo } from 'react'
+import { useState, useMemo, useEffect } from 'react'
 import { useRouter } from 'next/navigation'
 import { trpc } from '@/lib/trpc/client'
 import { Button } from '@/components/ui/button'
@@ -39,15 +39,44 @@ type Step = 'name' | 'phone' | 'tags' | 'preferences' | 'complete'
 export default function OnboardingPage() {
   const router = useRouter()
   const [step, setStep] = useState<Step>('name')
+  const [initialized, setInitialized] = useState(false)
 
   // Form state
   const [name, setName] = useState('')
   const [phoneNumber, setPhoneNumber] = useState('')
   const [expertiseTags, setExpertiseTags] = useState<string[]>([])
+  const [lockedTags, setLockedTags] = useState<string[]>([])
   const [notificationPreference, setNotificationPreference] = useState<
     'EMAIL' | 'WHATSAPP' | 'BOTH' | 'NONE'
   >('EMAIL')
 
+  // Fetch current user data to get admin-preset tags
+  const { data: userData, isLoading: userLoading } = trpc.user.me.useQuery()
+
+  // Initialize form with user data
+  useEffect(() => {
+    if (userData && !initialized) {
+      // Pre-fill name if available
+      if (userData.name) {
+        setName(userData.name)
+      }
+      // Pre-fill phone if available
+      if (userData.phoneNumber) {
+        setPhoneNumber(userData.phoneNumber)
+      }
+      // Set admin-preset tags as both locked and selected
+      if (userData.expertiseTags && userData.expertiseTags.length > 0) {
+        setLockedTags(userData.expertiseTags)
+        setExpertiseTags(userData.expertiseTags)
+      }
+      // Pre-fill notification preference if available
+      if (userData.notificationPreference) {
+        setNotificationPreference(userData.notificationPreference)
+      }
+      setInitialized(true)
+    }
+  }, [userData, initialized])
+
   // Fetch feature flags
   const { data: featureFlags } = trpc.settings.getFeatureFlags.useQuery()
   const whatsappEnabled = featureFlags?.whatsappEnabled ?? false
@@ -95,15 +124,36 @@ export default function OnboardingPage() {
       setStep('complete')
       toast.success('Welcome to MOPC!')
 
-      // Redirect after a short delay
+      // Redirect after a short delay based on user role
       setTimeout(() => {
+        const role = userData?.role
+        if (role === 'MENTOR') {
+          router.push('/mentor')
+        } else if (role === 'OBSERVER') {
+          router.push('/observer')
+        } else {
           router.push('/jury')
+        }
       }, 2000)
     } catch (error) {
       toast.error(error instanceof Error ? error.message : 'Failed to complete onboarding')
     }
   }
 
+  // Show loading while fetching user data
+  if (userLoading || !initialized) {
+    return (
+      <div className="absolute inset-0 -m-4 flex items-center justify-center p-4 md:p-8 bg-gradient-to-br from-[#053d57] to-[#557f8c]">
+        <Card className="w-full max-w-lg shadow-2xl">
+          <CardContent className="flex flex-col items-center justify-center py-12">
+            <Loader2 className="h-8 w-8 animate-spin text-primary mb-4" />
+            <p className="text-muted-foreground">Loading your profile...</p>
+          </CardContent>
+        </Card>
+      </div>
+    )
+  }
+
   return (
     <div className="absolute inset-0 -m-4 flex items-center justify-center p-4 md:p-8 bg-gradient-to-br from-[#053d57] to-[#557f8c]">
       <Card className="w-full max-w-lg max-h-[85vh] overflow-y-auto shadow-2xl">
@@ -219,6 +269,7 @@ export default function OnboardingPage() {
                 value={expertiseTags}
                 onChange={setExpertiseTags}
                 maxTags={5}
+                lockedTags={lockedTags}
               />
 
               <div className="flex gap-2">

src/components/shared/expertise-select.tsx

@@ -1,32 +1,12 @@
 'use client'
 
-import { useState } from 'react'
+import { useState, useMemo } from 'react'
 import { Badge } from '@/components/ui/badge'
 import { Button } from '@/components/ui/button'
+import { Input } from '@/components/ui/input'
 import { cn } from '@/lib/utils'
-import { Check, X } from 'lucide-react'
+import { trpc } from '@/lib/trpc/client'
-
+import { Check, X, Lock, Search, Loader2, ChevronDown, ChevronRight } from 'lucide-react'
-// Predefined expertise areas for ocean conservation
-const EXPERTISE_OPTIONS = [
-  { id: 'marine-biology', name: 'Marine Biology', color: '#0ea5e9' },
-  { id: 'ocean-conservation', name: 'Ocean Conservation', color: '#06b6d4' },
-  { id: 'climate-science', name: 'Climate Science', color: '#14b8a6' },
-  { id: 'sustainable-fishing', name: 'Sustainable Fishing', color: '#22c55e' },
-  { id: 'plastic-pollution', name: 'Plastic Pollution', color: '#84cc16' },
-  { id: 'coral-reef', name: 'Coral Reef Restoration', color: '#f97316' },
-  { id: 'blue-economy', name: 'Blue Economy', color: '#3b82f6' },
-  { id: 'marine-technology', name: 'Marine Technology', color: '#8b5cf6' },
-  { id: 'environmental-policy', name: 'Environmental Policy', color: '#a855f7' },
-  { id: 'oceanography', name: 'Oceanography', color: '#0284c7' },
-  { id: 'renewable-energy', name: 'Renewable Energy', color: '#16a34a' },
-  { id: 'waste-management', name: 'Waste Management', color: '#65a30d' },
-  { id: 'biodiversity', name: 'Biodiversity', color: '#059669' },
-  { id: 'shipping-maritime', name: 'Shipping & Maritime', color: '#6366f1' },
-  { id: 'education-outreach', name: 'Education & Outreach', color: '#ec4899' },
-  { id: 'entrepreneurship', name: 'Entrepreneurship', color: '#f43f5e' },
-  { id: 'investment-finance', name: 'Investment & Finance', color: '#eab308' },
-  { id: 'research-academia', name: 'Research & Academia', color: '#7c3aed' },
-]
 
 interface ExpertiseSelectProps {
   value: string[]
@@ -34,6 +14,7 @@ interface ExpertiseSelectProps {
   maxTags?: number
   disabled?: boolean
   className?: string
+  lockedTags?: string[] // Tags set by admin that cannot be removed
 }
 
 export function ExpertiseSelect({
@@ -42,46 +23,141 @@ export function ExpertiseSelect({
   maxTags = 10,
   disabled = false,
   className,
+  lockedTags = [],
 }: ExpertiseSelectProps) {
+  const [searchQuery, setSearchQuery] = useState('')
+  const [expandedCategories, setExpandedCategories] = useState<Set<string>>(new Set())
+
+  // Fetch tags from database
+  const { data, isLoading } = trpc.tag.list.useQuery({ isActive: true })
+  const tags = data?.tags || []
+
+  // Group tags by category
+  const tagsByCategory = useMemo(() => {
+    const grouped: Record<string, typeof tags> = {}
+    for (const tag of tags) {
+      const category = tag.category || 'Other'
+      if (!grouped[category]) {
+        grouped[category] = []
+      }
+      grouped[category].push(tag)
+    }
+    return grouped
+  }, [tags])
+
+  // Filter tags by search query
+  const filteredTagsByCategory = useMemo(() => {
+    if (!searchQuery.trim()) return tagsByCategory
+
+    const query = searchQuery.toLowerCase()
+    const filtered: Record<string, typeof tags> = {}
+
+    for (const [category, categoryTags] of Object.entries(tagsByCategory)) {
+      const matchingTags = categoryTags.filter(
+        (tag) =>
+          tag.name.toLowerCase().includes(query) ||
+          tag.description?.toLowerCase().includes(query) ||
+          category.toLowerCase().includes(query)
+      )
+      if (matchingTags.length > 0) {
+        filtered[category] = matchingTags
+      }
+    }
+
+    return filtered
+  }, [tagsByCategory, searchQuery])
+
+  // Check if a tag is locked
+  const isTagLocked = (tagName: string) => lockedTags.includes(tagName)
+
   const handleToggle = (name: string) => {
-    if (disabled) return
+    if (disabled || isTagLocked(name)) return
 
     if (value.includes(name)) {
       onChange(value.filter((t) => t !== name))
     } else {
-      if (maxTags && value.length >= maxTags) return
+      // Don't count locked tags against the max
+      const selectableTags = value.filter((t) => !isTagLocked(t))
+      if (maxTags && selectableTags.length >= maxTags) return
       onChange([...value, name])
     }
   }
 
   const handleRemove = (name: string) => {
-    if (disabled) return
+    if (disabled || isTagLocked(name)) return
     onChange(value.filter((t) => t !== name))
   }
 
-  const getOption = (name: string) =>
+  const toggleCategory = (category: string) => {
-    EXPERTISE_OPTIONS.find((o) => o.name === name)
+    setExpandedCategories((prev) => {
+      const next = new Set(prev)
+      if (next.has(category)) {
+        next.delete(category)
+      } else {
+        next.add(category)
+      }
+      return next
+    })
+  }
+
+  const getTag = (name: string) => tags.find((t) => t.name === name)
+
+  // Count user-selected tags (not including locked)
+  const userSelectedCount = value.filter((t) => !isTagLocked(t)).length
+
+  if (isLoading) {
+    return (
+      <div className={cn('flex items-center justify-center py-8', className)}>
+        <Loader2 className="h-6 w-6 animate-spin text-muted-foreground" />
+        <span className="ml-2 text-muted-foreground">Loading expertise areas...</span>
+      </div>
+    )
+  }
+
+  if (tags.length === 0) {
+    return (
+      <div className={cn('text-center py-8 text-muted-foreground', className)}>
+        No expertise areas available. Please contact an administrator.
+      </div>
+    )
+  }
 
   return (
     <div className={cn('space-y-4', className)}>
+      {/* Search input */}
+      <div className="relative">
+        <Search className="absolute left-3 top-1/2 -translate-y-1/2 h-4 w-4 text-muted-foreground" />
+        <Input
+          placeholder="Search expertise areas..."
+          value={searchQuery}
+          onChange={(e) => setSearchQuery(e.target.value)}
+          className="pl-9"
+        />
+      </div>
+
       {/* Selected tags at the top */}
       {value.length > 0 && (
         <div className="flex flex-wrap gap-2">
           {value.map((name) => {
-            const option = getOption(name)
+            const tag = getTag(name)
+            const isLocked = isTagLocked(name)
             return (
               <Badge
                 key={name}
                 variant="secondary"
-                className="gap-1.5 py-1 px-2 text-sm"
+                className={cn(
+                  'gap-1.5 py-1 px-2 text-sm',
+                  isLocked && 'opacity-75'
+                )}
                 style={{
-                  backgroundColor: option?.color ? `${option.color}15` : undefined,
+                  backgroundColor: tag?.color ? `${tag.color}15` : undefined,
-                  borderColor: option?.color || undefined,
+                  borderColor: tag?.color || undefined,
-                  color: option?.color || undefined,
+                  color: tag?.color || undefined,
                 }}
               >
+                {isLocked && <Lock className="h-3 w-3 mr-0.5" />}
                 {name}
-                {!disabled && (
+                {!disabled && !isLocked && (
                   <button
                     type="button"
                     onClick={() => handleRemove(name)}
@@ -97,52 +173,115 @@ export function ExpertiseSelect({
         </div>
       )}
 
-      {/* Grid of options */}
+      {/* Locked tags notice */}
-      <div className="grid grid-cols-2 gap-2">
+      {lockedTags.length > 0 && (
-        {EXPERTISE_OPTIONS.map((option) => {
+        <p className="text-xs text-muted-foreground flex items-center gap-1">
-          const isSelected = value.includes(option.name)
+          <Lock className="h-3 w-3" />
-          const isDisabled = disabled || (!isSelected && value.length >= maxTags)
+          Tags with a lock icon were pre-selected by your administrator
+        </p>
+      )}
+
+      {/* Categories with expandable tag lists */}
+      <div className="space-y-2 max-h-64 overflow-y-auto pr-1">
+        {Object.entries(filteredTagsByCategory)
+          .sort(([a], [b]) => a.localeCompare(b))
+          .map(([category, categoryTags]) => {
+            const isExpanded = expandedCategories.has(category) || searchQuery.trim() !== ''
+            const selectedInCategory = categoryTags.filter((t) => value.includes(t.name)).length
+
+            return (
+              <div key={category} className="border rounded-lg overflow-hidden">
+                <button
+                  type="button"
+                  onClick={() => toggleCategory(category)}
+                  className="w-full flex items-center justify-between px-3 py-2 bg-muted/50 hover:bg-muted transition-colors text-sm font-medium"
+                >
+                  <span className="flex items-center gap-2">
+                    {isExpanded ? (
+                      <ChevronDown className="h-4 w-4" />
+                    ) : (
+                      <ChevronRight className="h-4 w-4" />
+                    )}
+                    {category}
+                  </span>
+                  {selectedInCategory > 0 && (
+                    <Badge variant="secondary" className="text-xs">
+                      {selectedInCategory} selected
+                    </Badge>
+                  )}
+                </button>
+
+                {isExpanded && (
+                  <div className="grid grid-cols-1 sm:grid-cols-2 gap-1 p-2">
+                    {categoryTags.map((tag) => {
+                      const isSelected = value.includes(tag.name)
+                      const isLocked = isTagLocked(tag.name)
+                      const isDisabledOption =
+                        disabled ||
+                        (isLocked && isSelected) ||
+                        (!isSelected && !isLocked && userSelectedCount >= maxTags)
 
                       return (
                         <Button
-              key={option.id}
+                          key={tag.id}
                           type="button"
-              variant="outline"
+                          variant="ghost"
                           size="sm"
-              disabled={isDisabled}
+                          disabled={isDisabledOption && !isSelected}
-              onClick={() => handleToggle(option.name)}
+                          onClick={() => handleToggle(tag.name)}
                           className={cn(
-                'justify-start h-auto py-2 px-3 text-left font-normal transition-all',
+                            'justify-start h-auto py-1.5 px-2 text-left font-normal transition-all',
-                isSelected && 'ring-2 ring-offset-1',
+                            isLocked && 'cursor-not-allowed',
-                isDisabled && !isSelected && 'opacity-50'
+                            isDisabledOption && !isSelected && 'opacity-50'
                           )}
                           style={{
-                borderColor: isSelected ? option.color : undefined,
+                            borderColor: isSelected ? tag.color || undefined : undefined,
-                ringColor: option.color,
+                            backgroundColor: isSelected ? `${tag.color}10` : undefined,
-                backgroundColor: isSelected ? `${option.color}10` : undefined,
+                            // Use box-shadow for ring effect with dynamic color
+                            boxShadow: isSelected && tag.color ? `0 0 0 2px ${tag.color}30` : undefined,
                           }}
+                          title={tag.description || tag.name}
                         >
                           <div
                             className={cn(
-                  'h-4 w-4 rounded border-2 mr-2 flex items-center justify-center transition-colors',
+                              'h-3.5 w-3.5 rounded border-2 mr-2 flex items-center justify-center transition-colors shrink-0',
-                  isSelected ? 'border-current bg-current' : 'border-muted-foreground/30'
+                              isSelected
+                                ? 'border-current bg-current'
+                                : 'border-muted-foreground/30'
                             )}
                             style={{
-                  borderColor: isSelected ? option.color : undefined,
+                              borderColor: isSelected ? tag.color || undefined : undefined,
-                  backgroundColor: isSelected ? option.color : undefined,
+                              backgroundColor: isSelected ? tag.color || undefined : undefined,
                             }}
                           >
-                {isSelected && <Check className="h-3 w-3 text-white" />}
+                            {isSelected &&
+                              (isLocked ? (
+                                <Lock className="h-2 w-2 text-white" />
+                              ) : (
+                                <Check className="h-2 w-2 text-white" />
+                              ))}
                           </div>
-              <span className="text-sm">{option.name}</span>
+                          <span className="text-xs truncate">{tag.name}</span>
                         </Button>
                       )
                     })}
                   </div>
+                )}
+              </div>
+            )
+          })}
+      </div>
+
+      {Object.keys(filteredTagsByCategory).length === 0 && searchQuery && (
+        <p className="text-center text-sm text-muted-foreground py-4">
+          No expertise areas match your search.
+        </p>
+      )}
 
       {/* Counter */}
       <p className="text-xs text-muted-foreground text-center">
-        {value.length} of {maxTags} selected
+        {userSelectedCount} of {maxTags} selected
+        {lockedTags.length > 0 && ` (+ ${lockedTags.length} pre-selected)`}
       </p>
     </div>
   )

src/server/routers/user.ts

@@ -734,12 +734,23 @@ export const userRouter = router({
       })
     )
     .mutation(async ({ ctx, input }) => {
+      // Get existing user to preserve admin-set tags
+      const existingUser = await ctx.prisma.user.findUniqueOrThrow({
+        where: { id: ctx.user.id },
+        select: { expertiseTags: true },
+      })
+
+      // Merge admin-set tags with user-selected tags (preserving order: admin first, then user)
+      const adminTags = existingUser.expertiseTags || []
+      const userTags = input.expertiseTags || []
+      const mergedTags = [...new Set([...adminTags, ...userTags])]
+
       const user = await ctx.prisma.user.update({
         where: { id: ctx.user.id },
         data: {
           name: input.name,
           phoneNumber: input.phoneNumber,
-          expertiseTags: input.expertiseTags || [],
+          expertiseTags: mergedTags,
           notificationPreference: input.notificationPreference || 'EMAIL',
           onboardingCompletedAt: new Date(),
           status: 'ACTIVE', // Activate user after onboarding
@@ -771,8 +782,9 @@ export const userRouter = router({
       select: { onboardingCompletedAt: true, role: true },
     })
 
-    // Only jury members need onboarding
+    // Jury members and mentors need onboarding
-    if (user.role !== 'JURY_MEMBER') {
+    const rolesRequiringOnboarding = ['JURY_MEMBER', 'MENTOR']
+    if (!rolesRequiringOnboarding.includes(user.role)) {
       return false
     }