Dimity Palmer-Smith

Dimity Palmer-Smith has a diverse work experience spanning different sectors and roles.

Dimity's most recent position is with EL Education, where they currently serve as the Director of Secondary and Postsecondary Student Success. In this role, they are responsible for developing comprehensive resources and services to promote student success.

Prior to joining EL Education, Dimity worked at Bloomberg Philanthropies as the Director of Strategic Partnerships for the CollegePoint initiative. They were involved in project development and management of scholarship and financial incentive programming, as well as student outreach development and strategy.

Dimity also has experience at America Achieves, Inc., where they served as the Director of Partnerships for College Access and Success. They played a key role in the day-to-day operations of the CollegePoint initiative, focusing on increasing the enrollment of high-achieving low-income students in top-performing colleges and universities.

Before working at America Achieves, Inc., Dimity was the Founding Executive Director of Friends of WHEELS, a nonprofit organization that supports college readiness and persistence services for high school students. In this role, they were responsible for fundraising and strategic cultivation of grants and sponsorships.

Dimity started their career as a Corps Member and 6th-grade classroom teacher with Teach for America. They also served as a Corps Member Advisor, providing feedback and support to other Corps Members during a teacher training program.

In addition to their education-related roles, Dimity has held intern positions at organizations such as the American-Italian Cancer Foundation and UNICEF, where they gained experience in program coordination and communications.

Dimity's work experience is supplemented by volunteering experiences, including teaching and assisting in creative design endeavors in Peru and Costa Rica with Cross-Cultural Solutions.

Overall, Dimity's work experience showcases a commitment to education and supporting student success, as well as a range of skills in program development, partnership management, and fundraising.

Dimity Palmer-Smith completed their education in a chronological manner. Dimity first attended Tulane University from 2002 to 2006, earning a B.A. in Political Science with a concentration in International Relations. In 2004, they studied abroad at Charles University, focusing on Political Science. In 2005, they were a visiting student at the University of Pennsylvania during Hurricane Katrina.

Later, they pursued a Master's degree at Pace University from 2007 to 2009, specializing in Early Childhood Education and Teaching. In 2012 and 2013, they attended Bank Street College of Education and obtained an M.S.Ed through the Progressive Leadership Program, previously known as the Principals Institute.

Furthermore, Dimity Palmer-Smith gained additional certifications. In 2010, they obtained a Yoga 200-Hr Teacher Certification from the Nosara Yoga Institute®. Also, they acquired a School Building Leader certification from the Bank Street College of Education in 2013. Finally, they completed a Visual Design Course at General Assembly in 2018. Dimity is also a Certified Childhood Education Teacher, earned from Pace University with the year of completion unknown.