Laura Smith has developed and implemented strategic initiatives for educational organizations for nearly 20 years. As Chief Operating Officer, Laura leads day-to-day operations, finance, strategic planning, and digital product development.
Previously, she was Vice President of Professional Services for an educational technology nonprofit and an assistant commissioner at the New York State Education Department. Laura was also an executive director for the New York City Department of Education and a deputy director of High School Renewal for the San Diego Unified School District. She was in the inaugural cohort of the Broad Foundation’s Residency in urban education.
She started her career teaching environmental education for nonprofit organizations in the Florida Keys and San Juan Islands. She has served as an adjunct faculty member at Columbia University’s Graduate School of Business and is currently a member of the President’s Council of Cornell Women.