
About Us
The SMITH Project stands at the intersection of community, education, and healthcare. We lift up those who are stepping into the field for the first time, transitioning into new roles, or finding the courage to return to their calling. Through mentorship, hands-on learning, and outreach rooted in compassion, we help individuals grow into the professionals they were meant to become.
Our mission does not end with career development. At our core, we are a community driven movement built on the belief that when we invest in people, we strengthen entire neighborhoods. By empowering future clinicians, we help ensure that families, children, and elders receive the care, knowledge, and advocacy they deserve.
Every life touched, every student supported, and every patient served begins with a single act of involvement. And together, those acts create lasting change.
The SMITH Project is more than an organization, it is a home for those who care deeply, dream boldly, and want to leave the world better than they found it.

Our Mission
We empower emerging and transitioning healthcare professionals by expanding access to education, mentorship, and clinical experiences. We strengthen the connection between healthcare and the communities we serve through hands‑on learning, career development, and community centered outreach by cultivating skilled, compassionate leaders and promoting health awareness across all ages.
Meet the Board of Directors

Devin Smith Sr.
Founder & President

Victoria Johnson
Secretary

LaDora Lattimore
Secretary

Dr. Otis Latimer
General Member

Shana Crittenden
General Member

Ava Jones
General Member