Daniel Leeman Smith

Daniel Leeman Smith is a seasoned program manager and educator at New York University, where responsibilities include developing and managing the Creative Career Hub, facilitating employer partnerships, and creating career readiness curricula for arts and entertainment students. Smith also serves as an adjunct professor at multiple institutions, instructing courses on Indigenous Theatre and devised theatre, while actively working as a playwright and dramaturg with the Dramatists Guild of America. Additional experience includes directing and movement directing for various theatrical projects and previously holding educational leadership roles in schools. Smith's educational background encompasses advanced degrees in Educational Theatre, Applied Sociology, and Theatre, along with a commitment to fostering inclusive opportunities within the arts community.