Jacob Smyth

Jacob Smyth is an experienced development manager currently working at the Academy for Creating Enterprise since November 2021. Previously, while serving as the Internship Director at BYU Ballard Center from August 2019 to April 2021, Jacob assessed program performance and co-created strategic improvements, leading significant marketing events and campaigns. Jacob also gained experience as a counselor at Especially For Youth in summer 2019, where responsibilities included facilitating group activities and fostering youth development. Internships at doTERRA International LLC and 3Strands Global Foundation involved research on human trafficking, contributing valuable insights into social issues. In addition, Jacob led the Rudgear Meadows Swim Club as head coach from April 2016 to August 2017, enhancing team performance and training staff, while earlier experience at Diablo Country Club as a lifeguard involved maintaining safety standards. Jacob holds a Bachelor of Science in Sociology from Brigham Young University and participated in the Pembroke-King's Programme at the University of Cambridge in 2018.