Evan Smith
About Evan Smith
Evan Smith serves as the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Program Manager at CentralSquare Technologies, where he leads initiatives that align with business objectives and manages DEI employee resource groups. He has a background in organizational development and has held various roles within CentralSquare, including Presales Solutions Architect and Software Consultant Instructor.
Work at CentralSquare Technologies
Evan Smith currently serves as the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program Manager at CentralSquare Technologies, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he collaborates with HR professionals to lead organizational development interventions that align with business objectives. He manages several established DEI employee resource groups that contribute to the company's business outcomes. Prior to this role, he worked as a Presales Solutions Architect from 2020 to 2021 and as a Software Consultant Instructor from 2017 to 2020. His responsibilities include developing methods to measure the effectiveness of organizational development programs and focusing on process analysis and improvement initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Evan Smith studied at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he earned a degree in History from 2005 to 2010. He is also pursuing further education in Management & Society at the same university since 2016. Additionally, he studied Integrated Professional Studies at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, achieving a Bachelor of Science degree in 2021. His educational background provides a foundation for his expertise in diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as organizational development.
Background
Before joining CentralSquare Technologies, Evan Smith worked as an Emergency Communications Officer for the City of Durham from 2014 to 2017. This role was based in the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area. His experience in emergency communications contributed to his skills in managing critical situations and understanding the importance of effective communication within organizations.
Achievements in Diversity and Inclusion
In his current role as Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program Manager at CentralSquare Technologies, Evan Smith is responsible for managing DEI employee resource groups that have a direct impact on the company's business outcomes. He focuses on developing methods to measure the effectiveness of organizational development programs and leads process analysis and improvement initiatives as part of change management efforts. His work aims to enhance the workplace environment and promote inclusivity within the organization.