Taylor Smith
About Taylor Smith
Taylor Smith serves as a Diversity Officer, leveraging expertise in college advising and community partnerships. With a strong background in counseling, Smith supports diverse communities through various educational roles.
Work at The George Washington University
Taylor Smith served as an Academic Success Coach at The George Washington University Columbian College of Arts & Sciences from 2017 to 2018 for a duration of seven months. In this role, Smith provided support and guidance to students, leveraging their expertise in college advising and access. Additionally, Smith pursued a Master's degree at The George Washington University - Graduate School of Education and Human Development from 2017 to 2019, further enhancing their educational qualifications.
Education and Expertise
Taylor Smith earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Fine Art and Graphic Design from Hampton University, where they studied from 2009 to 2013. Following this, Smith completed a Master's degree at The George Washington University - Graduate School of Education and Human Development from 2017 to 2019. Smith possesses expertise in college advising and access, which is essential for their current role as a Diversity Officer. Their educational background supports their professional capabilities in counseling and community partnerships.
Background in Community Partnerships
Taylor Smith has a strong background in community partnerships, which is integral to their position as a Diversity Officer. Prior to this role, Smith worked as a Partnership Manager at College Bound St. Louis from 2015 to 2017, where they focused on building relationships to support educational initiatives. This experience, combined with their previous roles, has equipped Smith with the skills necessary to foster collaboration and engagement within diverse communities.
Previous Work Experience
Before assuming the role of Diversity Officer, Taylor Smith held various positions that contributed to their professional development. They worked as a College Preparation Coach and Americorps Team Lead from 2013 to 2015, where they guided students in their educational journeys. Additionally, Smith served as an Assistant Producer in Administration at Shakespeare Festival St. Louis for two months in 2012. Their diverse work history includes roles at Hampton University, where they were a Photo Editor and Team Leader/Recruiter from 2010 to 2013.