Mary Smith is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in leadership roles across various organizations. Currently serving as an Independent Board Member for PTC Therapeutics, Inc. and HAI Group, Smith also holds positions as Vice Chair and General Counsel at The VENG Group and Vice President & Managing Director of Programs at the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum. Additionally, Smith chairs the Audit Committee of the National Women's History Museum and serves on the board of The Field Museum. As the founder of the Caroline and Ora Smith Foundation, the focus lies on supporting Native American girls in STEM fields. Other significant roles include being a Senior Advisor at Freedman Consulting and President of the American Bar Association for 2023-2024. Smith holds a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from Loyola University Chicago and a Juris Doctor from the University of Chicago Law School.
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Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum
The Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) is a health justice non-profit organization dedicated to improving the health and well-being of more than 23 million Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders living in the United States and its jurisdictions. We believe that all persons have the right to be healthy, the right to live in a thriving community, and the right to quality, affordable, and accessible health care. Our work derives from three core values: Respect because we affirm the identity, rights, and dignity of all people. Fairness in how people are treated by others and by institutions, including who participates in decision making processes. Equity in power, opportunities, and resources to address obstacles hindering vulnerable communities and groups from living the healthiest lives. MISSION The Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) influences policy, mobilizes communities, and strengthens programs and organizations to improve the health of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders.