Brenda Smith

Brenda Smith, PMP, serves as the NORDTECH - NITRIDER Project Manager and SUMMIT Associate Director at Cornell University, where responsibilities include partnering with university leadership to facilitate impactful research initiatives and collaboration on a global scale. Smith has held various leadership roles, including Associate Director of the Lab of Atomic and Solid State Physics, Managing Director for the CMS at the Cornell Laboratory for Accelerator Based Sciences and Education, and Director of Business Operations for research Centers focused on sustainability and health. With extensive experience spanning from project management to environmental compliance, Smith is recognized for excellence in organizational management and enhancing academic missions at Cornell. Smith holds a B.S. in Engineering, a B.S. in Environmental Sciences, and a Financial Management Certificate from eCornell.