Biography: M.D. Smith

M.D. Smith is an educator, entrepreneur, author, coach, mentor, motivational speaker, retired professional basketball player, and breast cancer survivor. She graduated from Lynn Classical High School (1982) and Brown University (1986), completing a dual major in Organizational Behavior & Management and African-American Studies.
 
M.D. Smith is Founder & Consultant dba Mission Possible:Collaborative (Est. 1990). MP:C has (2) evolving subsidiaries:  (i) S.T.R.I.V.E. (1990) — Success Through Resilience Imagination Values Education is a college scholarship fund & entrepreneurship training program for urban youth (10-16) & young adults (17-22). (ii) M.D. Smith Publications (2002) — a marketing & p.r. entity that promotes the published creative writings of M.D. Smith and talented, creative writers identified by M.D. Smith Publications. 

M.D Smith's personal strengths are attention to details, creative thinking, excellent oral & written communication / interpersonal / organizational / public relations / time management skills. Additionally, M.D. Smith is fluent in Conversational Spanish & Portuguese.
 

M.D. Smith’s professional certifications include the Mass Mentoring Partnership and the National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship (nka Network For Teaching Entrepreneurship [NFTE]). In March 2023, during the Ivy Madness Basketball Tournament @ Princeton University, M.D. Smith was honored as (1) of (16) "2023 Legends of Ivy League Basketball" for "contributing significantly on the court, in the classroom, and in life at their basketball program, university, and in their chosen profession."
 

M.D. Smith' s personal philosophy is “I’m a student of life and a lifelong student.” M.D. Smith’s community activities span through her residential, college alumni,  and professional communities. She has (30)+ years of experience with youth & young adults from all walks of life. She is an active & passionate supporter of the arts, culture, education, history, Brown Student Alumni Network, Brown Women's Basketball, Brown University Entrepreneurship Program, Brown Women's Leadership Council, and the Inman Page Council.
 

For leisure, M.D. Smith enjoys spending quality time with family & friends, attending arts & cultural events, basketball, biking, creative writing, movies (especially classics), reading, tennis, traveling, and walking.