Joyya Smith

Joyya Smith is an accomplished professional with significant experience in diversity, access, and inclusion within higher education. Currently serving as Vice President of Diversity, Access, and Inclusion at Suffolk University since October 2016, Joyya also holds multiple academic roles as a lecturer in the College of Arts and Sciences and Sawyer Business School. Joyya leads the Center of Academic Access and Opportunity and participates in the LEAD Boston Class 2020 with YW Boston. Previous experience includes serving as Director of Educational Opportunity Programs at Georgia Southern University, where supervision of TRIO programs and institutional retention efforts were key responsibilities. Joyya’s educational credentials include a Master of Education in Higher Education/Student Services from Georgia Southern University and a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership/Higher Education from Argosy University.