Horizons National
Lorna Smith is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in educational and hospitality sectors. As the CEO of Horizons National since January 2004, Lorna has led an award-winning program dedicated to transforming the lives of low-income children through comprehensive educational initiatives. Prior to this role, Lorna owned and operated the upscale Cotswold Inn in Westport, CT from 1992 to 1997, and served as a Senior Account Representative at BASES between 1987 and 1992. Lorna holds an MBA in Marketing Research from Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management and a BA in Political Science from Wellesley College.
Horizons National
Horizons National is a nonprofit that partners with public, independent, and charter schools, colleges, and universities to create out-of-school academic, enrichment, and social-emotional learning programs for students from pre-kindergarten through high school. Our mission is to advance educational equity by building long-term partnerships with students, families, communities, and schools to create experiences outside of school that inspire the joy of learning.