Evie Shockley, whose latest collection suddenly we (Wesleyan University Press, 2023) was named a National Book Award finalist, emerged from Nashville’s cultural landscape to become one of America’s ...

Other clubs, sports, activities you’d like to mention: A capella (The Noteables!) and Head of New Students for my house council. Don't pigeon-hole yourself socially or academically, just keep trying ...

“At the Advocacy for Refugee and Immigrant Services for Empowerment (ARISE) my technical title is a Business Development and Finance intern with a focus on fundraising. Through this role I’ve been ...

Wood’s career has included stints in nonprofit leadership, music, and politics. She managed a Grammy-nominated children’s band; co-founded the National Children’s Music Project; and writes about the ...

Tabassam Shah is a Southeastern Pennsylvania poet, educator, and activist who centers eco-poetics, social justice, and sense of place in her writing. Her poetry collection, Red & Crescent Moons, ...

Helen Krug von Nidda ’90 works at the intersection of career empowerment, leadership transformation, and workplace culture in organizations. Her research-backed interventions improve team dynamics, ...

Did you ever have trouble deciding on a major? What, ultimately, helped you decide? When I originally came to Smith, I knew that I wanted to be a STEM major, but I had no idea where that would lead me ...

Selena Trotter ’08 is an executive coach specializing in helping women in finance, tech, and entrepreneurship build sustainable, impactful careers. With a background as a business owner, consultant, ...

Stein-Ross runs a consulting firm, advising nonprofits and political organizations on their operations and strategy. For Smith, she serves as a class treasurer, an admissions volunteer, and on the ...

Go touch (and design) grass! Did you ever have trouble deciding on a major? What, ultimately, helped you decide? I entered Smith without knowing what I wanted for my career, let alone what I wanted to ...

If another student was considering your major, what would you tell them? I often encourage people to take Africana Studies courses, as I truly believe these courses teach critical skills and ...

Deborah Archer ’93. Deborah Archer is the President of the ACLU, the first person of color to serve in that role in the ...