Metta Smith
About Metta Smith
Metta Smith serves as the Chief Lending and Client Experience Officer at DreamSpring, where she has worked since 2008 in various roles. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from Washington University in St. Louis and was recognized as an Emerging Leaders in Microfinance Fellow by The Aspen Institute in 2013.
Current Role at DreamSpring
Metta Smith serves as the Chief Lending and Client Experience Officer at DreamSpring, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she oversees lending operations and client engagement strategies to enhance the overall client experience. Her leadership is instrumental in driving the organization's mission to provide financial services to underserved communities.
Previous Experience at DreamSpring
Metta Smith has a substantial history with DreamSpring, having worked in various capacities since 2008. She began her tenure as an underwriter and progressed to the role of Credit Manager from 2008 to 2012. Following that, she served as the Director of Lending and Client Relations from 2012 to 2014, and then as Vice President of Lending and Client Relations from 2015 to 2021. Throughout her time at DreamSpring, she contributed to the development of the organization's credit culture and played a key role in expanding lending capabilities.
Education and Expertise
Metta Smith holds a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from Washington University in St. Louis, where she studied from 1999 to 2003. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her analytical skills in commercial credit analysis, which she honed during her time at Bank of Albuquerque. This expertise has been vital in her roles within DreamSpring, particularly in lending and client relations.
Fellowship and Professional Development
In 2013, Metta Smith was selected as an Emerging Leaders in Microfinance Fellow by The Aspen Institute’s FIELD program. This fellowship recognizes individuals who demonstrate leadership potential in the microfinance sector. Her participation in this program reflects her commitment to professional development and her dedication to improving financial services for underserved populations.
Early Career at Bank of Albuquerque
Before joining DreamSpring, Metta Smith worked at Bank of Albuquerque as a Banker for 11 months in 2008. During her time there, she specialized in commercial credit analysis, which equipped her with the skills necessary for her future roles in lending and client relations at DreamSpring.