Teaja Smith, M.S.
About Teaja Smith, M.S.
Teaja Smith, M.S., is a Program Manager at AI4ALL, where she has worked since 2023. She has a diverse background in program management and education, with previous roles at Amplitude and California State Polytechnic University-Pomona.
Work at AI4ALL
Teaja Smith serves as a Program Manager at AI4ALL, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing various programs aimed at promoting artificial intelligence education and outreach. Her work focuses on creating opportunities for underrepresented groups in the field of AI.
Previous Experience
Before joining AI4ALL, Teaja Smith worked at Amplitude as an Associate Program Manager, DEI and Impact for three months in 2023. She also held the position of Senior Project Manager at The Hamba Group from 2020 to 2021. Her experience includes roles at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, where she served as BASES Scholars Assistant Coordinator and Interim Coordinator for the African American Student Center.
Education and Expertise
Teaja Smith earned her Master of Science in Counseling: Student Development and Higher Education from California State University, Long Beach, where she studied from 2019 to 2022. She also holds two Bachelor's Degrees from Cornell University in Biology and Society and Sociology, completed between 2011 and 2015. Her educational background supports her expertise in program management and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
Career Development
Teaja Smith's career development includes various roles that emphasize her commitment to education and community service. She worked as an Academic Tutor at South Coast Community Service and South Coast Children's Society from 2015 to 2019. Additionally, she served as Student Conduct at Mt. San Jacinto College for three months in 2020, further enhancing her skills in student support and program coordination.