Senior Policy Advocate

• Jul 2023 - Present

Community Resilience Coordinator

• Aug 2021 - Jul 2023

Smith coordinates the Hoosier Resilience Index, helping communities in Indiana understand their vulnerabilities to and preparedness for climate change impacts. He also contributes to ERI’s communication and outreach efforts. Smith is a Master of Public Affairs candidate at the O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs, where he studies energy and water policy as they relate to climate change. More at https://eri.iu.edu/who-we-are/staff/index.html Smith coordinates the Hoosier Resilience Index, helping communities in Indiana understand their vulnerabilities to and preparedness for climate change impacts. He also contributes to ERI’s communication and outreach efforts. Smith is a Master of Public Affairs candidate at the O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs, where he studies energy and water policy as they relate to climate change. More at https://eri.iu.edu/who-we-are/staff/index.html

Environmental Justice Fellow

• Jul 2022 - May 2023

Marine Science Researcher

• Mar 2023 - Mar 2023

Co-managed a research project at the Central Caribbean Marine Research Institute by developing and executing a research methodology to assess the common sea fan for predation, disease, and health for display in ArcGIS Pro.

Brazil Fellow

• May 2022 - Jul 2022

Through the Global Leadership Program at the O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs, I worked as a Brazil Fellow in partnership with Brazil’s Escola Nacional de Administração Publica (ENAP). I was placed at an internship with FUNASA, Brazil’s National Health Foundation where I researched federal water resources and sanitation governance as well as hazardous waste site cleanup and management across the country. Through the Global Leadership Program at the O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs, I worked as a Brazil Fellow in partnership with Brazil’s Escola Nacional de Administração Publica (ENAP). I was placed at an internship with FUNASA, Brazil’s National Health Foundation where I researched federal water resources and sanitation governance as well as hazardous waste site cleanup and management across the country.

Assistant Commissioner

• Jan 2021 - Aug 2021

Policy Associate

• Jul 2019 - Jul 2021

Policy Writing Assistant

• Sep 2018 - Jun 2019

Policy Assistant

• May 2018 - Sep 2018

Vice President of the Student Body

• Apr 2017 - Apr 2018

Communications & Water Quality Intern

• Sep 2016 - Aug 2017

Coordinated internal communication between project coordinators for the Iowa Water Quality Initiative and staff in the state office. I served as a graphic designer for the state office and created brochures, newsletters, posters, and legislative reports for events around Iowa. Additionally, I served as a primary contributor on the CleanWaterIowa.org website by writing articles that share the stories of Iowans involved in water quality improvement efforts. I also served as a photographer at field days, conferences, and workshops around the state and share these photos on our social media platforms. Show less

Intern

• May 2016 - Aug 2016

Serve as a point of contact for members of the Agricultural Retailers Association and source of information to ARA staff members. Provide assistance with regulatory and legislative policy issues pertaining to agriculture, specifically agricultural retailers and distributors. Coordinate external and internal communication with staff members and industry representatives. Serve as a point of contact for members of the Agricultural Retailers Association and source of information to ARA staff members. Provide assistance with regulatory and legislative policy issues pertaining to agriculture, specifically agricultural retailers and distributors. Coordinate external and internal communication with staff members and industry representatives.

Communications & Water Quality Intern

• Sep 2015 - May 2016

Assist with the release of external communication materials such as social media,media advisories, and press releases for both the Iowa Dept. of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the Iowa Water Quality Initiative. Analyze grant programs to ensure compliance at federal and state levels. Serve as the primary content gatherer/publisher for the www.cleanwateriowa.org website. Assist with the release of external communication materials such as social media,media advisories, and press releases for both the Iowa Dept. of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the Iowa Water Quality Initiative. Analyze grant programs to ensure compliance at federal and state levels. Serve as the primary content gatherer/publisher for the www.cleanwateriowa.org website.

Professional Development Intern

• May 2015 - Aug 2015

Coordinate collaboration between the Indiana FFA organization and the Indiana State Dept. of Agriculture. Plan and execute operations for the Indiana FFA State Convention including nominating committee and general session activities. Serve as primary manager of the sale of Indiana grown and made products in the Indiana FFA Country Market at the Indiana State Fair. Participate in and facilitate Indiana FFA activities such Summer Challenge, Elanco Industry Visit, and general events. Coordinate collaboration between the Indiana FFA organization and the Indiana State Dept. of Agriculture. Plan and execute operations for the Indiana FFA State Convention including nominating committee and general session activities. Serve as primary manager of the sale of Indiana grown and made products in the Indiana FFA Country Market at the Indiana State Fair. Participate in and facilitate Indiana FFA activities such Summer Challenge, Elanco Industry Visit, and general events.

Student Supervisor

• Mar 2015 - May 2015