An alumnus of Florida A & M University, with a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Tokiwa Smith has been working to make an impact on the Metro Atlanta Area by helping to improve the educational experiences and leadership opportunities of youth and young adults. Ms. Smith has over 6 years experience working in academia and non-profit organizations developing and managing educational programs for precollege and college students.
In 2004, Ms. Smith combined her love for math and science and desire to help students achieve academic success to create Science, Engineering and Mathematics Link, Inc. (SEM Link), a not-for-profit tax-exempt corporation, which she currently serves as Executive Director. SEM Link provides educational support and career exploration activities in math and science for K-12 students at community organizations and local schools. SEM Link’s two core programs, Experimental Design Program and Math and Science Career Academy, provide students with an opportunity to develop their math and science skills by enhancing the classroom learning experience and teaching them skills that are transferable to other areas of life.
Ms. Smith’s involvement in the Atlanta community includes, serving as a math and science tutor for projects with several community organizations, and holding several leadership roles in the National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE). Ms. Smith is the Advisory Board Chair of the Miss/Ms Black Georgia USA Scholarship Foundation. Tokiwa is an alumnus of the United Way Volunteer Involvement Program (VIP) and Women’s Economic Development Agency’s (WEDA) Atlanta Microenterprise Initiative. Ms. Smith enjoys giving back to the community in various ways. She believes strongly in the notion that service is the rent we pay for living.