When it comes to multiculturalism and diversity Stefanie A. Smith knows first handily the struggles of being in the middle of two colliding polar opposite worlds. As a biracial woman from the nationalities of Caucasian and African-American Stefanie born in Atlanta, Georgia but reared in the deep south of Alabama during the 80’s where she endured some pretty trying and telling times to say the least.

Due to her personal experiences, Stefanie wrote one of her master theses on the topic of “The Social Determinates of Multiculturalism through the Lens of Biracialism” where she focused on the impact of identity development and diversity psychological impact. Through completing her thesis, (abeit over 5 years ago) Stefanie found synergies to her research subjects, her own struggles as a biracial individual, and passions for diversity within the advertising culture and industry as a whole. She found her niche and quickly dedicated her life to elevating the issues and causes of the lack of diversity within the community of advertising as a whole.

Today, Stefanie continues her passion for diversity and racial activism by working in the field of diversity through many avenues. In addition to working alongside The One Club for Creativity as the Director of Diversity for the One Club for Creativity’s One I.D department and curator of some ground breaking projects destined to greatly impact the culture of our industry, Stefanie also is certified as a global diversity professional through the National Diversity Council, sits on the board of the Tri-State Diversity Council as Co-Chair of Community Partnerships and also spends her time mentoring through her 12+ year relationship with her own Little Sister from the impactful organization titled: Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Greater Boston.

Stefanie holds an undergraduate degree in Advertising from Salem State University, a Masters from the University of Massachusetts Boston’s Women in Politics and Public Policy Program and also earned a second Masters in Public Administration from Baruch College’s prestigious National Urban Fellows program. Stefanie spends her time as avid socialite, world traveler, and amazing friend to many!