Ms. Tokiwa T. Smith is an Author, Social Impact Consultant, Nonprofit Executive and Speaker; having a 20+ year career and cross-sector experience in academia, government, and nonprofit. An alumna of Florida A & M University, she has worked for organizations such as Atlanta Public Schools, California State University East Bay, Georgia State University, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and Spelman College. Ms. Smith is the Founder and Executive Director of Science, Engineering and Mathematics Link Inc., also known as SEM Link, a STEM Education nonprofit organization. She is also the Principal of Tokiwa T. Smith Consulting, a boutique consulting firm that serves clients in academia, corporate, government and the social impact sector and Founder of the Sista Nonprofit Network, an online community for Black women who work in the social impact sector.
Ms. Smith is a leader in STEM Education, Nonprofit and Philanthropy, serving on the advisory boards and committees of several organizations. Her work has been featured in several media outlets including Atlanta Magazine, Candid, CW Atlanta, Ebony Magazine, National Public Radio (NPR), Scientific American, Saporta Report, US Black Engineer, and Voyage Atlanta. A sought out contributor for books, magazine articles and other publications also haven written her own books, I Can Rest and Be Excellent: A Guide for Black Women to Prioritize their Well-Being While Striving for Success, Experimental Design Process: A Guide for High School Students to Conduct Research Like A Research Scientist and A Guide to Hosting STEM Events. Ms. Smith's leadership in STEM workforce development, equity focused initiatives and the nonprofit sector has earned her recognition, including in local and national awards and honors.
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