Adrian Smith
Workforce Development Strategist & Advocate | Building Career Pathways & Economic Mobility for Opportunity Youth | Teach For America Alum
- Role
- Manager of Young Adult Coaching at The Collective Blueprint
- Location
- Memphis, TN, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Adrian Smith
With nearly a decade of experience, I excel in creating inclusive educational environments and driving impactful youth development programs. At LITE Memphis, I developed a college-accredited high school entrepreneurship curriculum. I also directed a 16-week youth entrepreneurship accelerator program empowering Next-Gen Black and Brown youth entrepreneurs and innovators to secure micro-funding, development coaching, and exposure to the Mid-South entrepreneurial ecosystem. My expertise spans- Program Development - Curriculum and Learning Experience Design - Stakeholder Engagement and Management - Professional Development Presentation & Facilitation - Data Analysis and Program Evaluation - Diversity, Equity & Inclusion I\'m passionate about empowering diverse individuals through development and leadership initiatives in the nonprofit and corporate sectors. I\'m seeking opportunities to drive positive outcomes within a mission-aligned organization, leveraging my skills in leadership development, program operations, and strategic partnerships. Let\'s connect to explore how I can contribute to your organization.
Experience
Manager of Young Adult Coaching
Feb 2026 — Present · Memphis, TN, US
Education
Northern Illinois University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
2010 — 2014
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