Jermaine Sean Smith

Jermaine Sean Smith has a strong background in nonprofit management and youth development. From 2022, they have served as the Executive Director at Southern Queens Park Association Inc. Prior to this, they worked at HeartShare St. Vincent's Services where they held various roles, including Associate Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and External Partnerships. During their time there, they successfully increased the operating budget by $500K through grant applications and developed innovative Standard Operating Procedures. Jermaine Sean also worked at Fair Futures Campaign as a Campaign Senior Coordinator, advocating for legislation and securing $10 million in funding for New York City Foster Care agencies. Earlier in their career, they worked at HeartShare St. Vincent's Services as an Associate Director and Supervisor in their Office of Youth Development, where they supervised a team and developed workforce development programming for disconnected youth. Overall, Jermaine Sean Smith's work experience has focused on leadership, program development, and advocacy in the nonprofit sector.

Jermaine Sean Smith has a strong educational background in public administration and political science. Jermaine Sean obtained a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Government from Hofstra University in the years 2001 to 2006. Jermaine Sean then pursued further education, specializing in public administration, by attaining an Executive Masters Degree in Public Administration for Public Service Leaders from New York University, which they completed in 2020. Additionally, they completed studies in Professional Studies at Metropolitan College of New York from 2016 to 2018. Jermaine has also obtained several certifications to enhance their leadership skills, including an Executive Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership from Leadership Fellows New York in 2017 and an Executive Certificate Program for Nonprofit Leadership from Fordham University in 2016. Moreover, they are a Fellow of The New York Community Trust and is a part of Leaders of Color.