Smith has devised and led education, youth development, and college and workforce strategies at the city, state, and national levels. At Boston Beyond, he has led the creation of Boston’s data- driven network of 300 programs reaching 20,000 students and the nationally-recognized Boston Summer Learning Project, which has served 50,000 students since 2010 and improved skills and academic performance. This project is among the Top 100 worldwide solutions in the MacArthur Foundation’s 100&Change initiative. Smith previously worked at the Boston Private Industry Council, and the US Department of Education. He earned an MBA from Babson College and a BA from Trinity College.
Chris Smith
Executive Director
Boston Afterschool and Beyond