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Tokiwa Smith
Founder and Executive Director, Science, Engineering and Mathematics Link Inc
Location: Oakland, CA United States
Joined: Aug 12th, 2014
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A native of Miami, Florida and an alumnus of Florida A & M University, Ms. Tokiwa T. Smith is a social entrepreneur and science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) educator with over 10 years’ experience working in education and philanthropy. She has worked for organizations such as Atlanta Public Schools, Georgia State University and Spelman College. Ms. Smith is Founder and Executive Director of Science, Engineering and Mathematics Link Inc. (SEM Link), a national non-profit organization that promotes student achievement and career exploration in math and science for K-12 students by connecting them to the STEM community. SEM Link’s two core programs, Experimental Design Program and Math and Science Career Academy, enhance the STEM educational experience for K-12 students by providing them with opportunities to engage in hands-on STEM activities, explore STEM careers and learn about real-world applications of STEM. Since its inception in 2005 it has served thousands of youth in Atlanta, DMV (DC, Maryland and Virginia) and the San Francisco Bay areas.

Ms. Smith is also the Chief Executive Officer and Principal Owner of Kemet Educational Services, a math and science educational consulting firm that provides supports to community organizations, educational programs, parent groups and schools. She is the San Francisco/Oakland contributor for BlackGivesBack, a blog that has over 50,000 readers nationally that focuses on African Americans in philanthropy. She also has her own blog The Science Socialite , where she writes about her journey as a social entrepreneur and STEM educator. Ms. Smith conducts workshops on various STEM education topics and serves on the advisory board of several STEM educational programs. Ms. Smith’s work has been featured in several media outlets. In 2013 she was named as one Ebony Magazine’s 10 Black Twitter Tweeps to Watch! and in 2014, she was featured on NPR’s Tell Me More Women Digital Thinkers Tweet for A Day. She currently resides in Oakland, CA.
Education   (request update)
Florida A&M University class of 2001
Undergrad Major: Chemical Engineering
Claim To Fame:
In 2014, SEM Link was an Exhibitor for National Geographic BioBlitz 2014 and a Partner and Exhibitor for the 3rd USA Science and Engineering Festival. In 2014 she was featured on NPR’s Tell Me More Women Digital Thinkers Tweet for A Day In 2013 she was named as one Ebony Magazine’s 10 Black Twitter Tweeps to Watch!
Experience
I currently work with Science, Engineering and Mathematics Link Inc as Founder and Executive Director
I have years of experience working in the Teaching / K-12 Education industry.
CEO and Principal Owner | Kemet Educational Services
From January 2010 to Current • 16 year(s)
 Leading educational services company operations and management.
Founder and Executive Director | Science, Engineering and Mathematics Link Inc.
From January 2005 to Current • 21 year(s)
 Founded and direct nonprofit organization focused on STEM education and outreach.
Math and Science After-School Program Instructor | Learning for Life
From January 2010 to December 2012 • 2 year(s)
 Taught math and science in after-school program at Maxwell Park Elementary School.
Howard Hughes Program Coordinator | Spelman College
From January 2006 to December 2010 • 4 year(s)
 Coordinated educational programs in the Biology Department.
Model Institutions for Excellence Program Graduate Assistant | Spelman College
From January 2004 to December 2006 • 2 year(s)
 Provided graduate-level assistance for educational excellence programs.
Lead Recreational Specialist | Ambrose Park and Recreation District
From January 2003 to December 2003 • 0 year(s)
 Led recreational programs at Bel-Air Elementary School.
Team Leader | Hands on Atlanta AmeriCorps
From January 2002 to December 2003 • 1 year(s)
 Led team activities at Sylvan Hills Middle School.
Math and Science Tutor | Georgia State University
From January 2002 to December 2002 • 0 year(s)
 Provided tutoring services through Bridges to the Future Program.
Research Assistant | Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
From January 1999 to December 2001 • 2 year(s)
 Conducted research under Dr. John West in the Department of Chemistry.
Research Scientist | SC Johnson and Son, Inc.
From June 2000 to August 2000 • 0 year(s)
 Summer internship conducting research activities.
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