Sunne-Ryse Smith

About Sunne-Ryse Smith

I’m a facilitator, strategist, and leadership development consultant who helps individuals and organizations bring vision to life through clarity, connection, and purposeful action. My career has spanned nearly every corner of the education ecosystem—from direct student support to executive leadership—giving me a deep understanding of how systems, teams, and people grow.Over the years, I’ve coached leaders and visionaries committed to driving meaningful change. I draw on my background as a school psychologist and my strength as a communicator to design spaces that are both transformative and practical. Whether facilitating a team retreat, leading professional learning, or consulting on strategic initiatives, my focus is always on translating big ideas into aligned, actionable impact.As a former Executive Director, I led district-wide efforts supporting the social and emotional well-being of over students and guided a team of 20 professionals through complex, human-centered work.My genius zones:Facilitation & Leadership Development – fostering connection, creativity, and collaborationTeam Dynamics & Strategy – aligning people around shared purpose and resultsSocial-Emotional Learning & Well-being – integrating emotional intelligence into sustainable systems of growthI help people and organizations see what’s possible and then build the roadmap to get there.

Experience

1. Master Trainer and Coach

   Ramapo For Children

   Sep 2019 — Present

Education

• Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus

  Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.), School Psychology

  2001 — 2009

• Fairleigh Dickinson University

  Master of Arts (MA), School Psychology

  1997 — 2000

• Lincoln University

  Bachelor's degree, Biology, General

  1993 — 1997