Ayanna Smith

Ayanna Smith is an experienced educational professional with a strong background in college readiness and academic support. Currently serving as a Program Coordinator at WestEd since March 2022, Ayanna has previously held key positions such as GEAR UP Academic Coordinator at California State University, Fullerton, where responsibilities included managing events to enhance college readiness for first-generation students. Ayanna's earlier roles include Transfer Admissions Specialist at California State University, Long Beach, and EAOP Regional Coordinator at the University of California, Riverside, where coordination of academic and college advising activities was essential. With a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of California, Berkeley, Ayanna has consistently contributed to academic programs aimed at increasing college access and success for diverse student populations.