Quayneshia Smith

Quayneshia Smith is a skilled Training and Member Development Coordinator at DREAM DEFENDERS, where responsibilities include designing training programs for new organizers, developing learning materials, providing coaching, and evaluating training effectiveness. Previously, Quayneshia served as Interim Deputy Organizing Director and Partnerships Manager at Community Credit Lab, focusing on strategy development and partnership outreach. Quayneshia also held the position of Program Director at Peacebuilders Camp, overseeing camp logistics and programming, and worked as a South Florida Regional Organizer at DREAM DEFENDERS, building community engagement. Early career experience includes serving as a Prevention Specialist at Women In Distress of Broward County, where Quayneshia developed and facilitated youth violence prevention programs. Educational credentials include a Master of Social Work in Community Organization and Advocacy from Fordham University, a Nonprofit Management and Leadership Certificate from the University of Maryland, and a Bachelor's degree in Social Work from Barry University.