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Social Impact Lab x SOM Pride Week Collab with Dr. Carla Smith

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Thu, Apr 9, 2026

11:45 AM – 12:45 PM EDT (GMT-4)

Classroom: 4400

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Celebrate SOM Pride Week with the Social Impact Lab! We will be joined by Dr. Carla Smith, CEO of The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center in New York City, for a conversation on identity, impact, and leadership moderated by Phil Reilly ('26).

As always, lunch will be served!

About Dr. Smith:
Dr. Carla Smith is the CEO of The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center in New York City, a nonprofit empowering the LGBTQ+ community. With over 25 years of experience in social services, she oversees The Center's financial, programmatic, and operational functions. She previously served as Deputy CEO at Urban Resource Institute, where she secured significant funding for programs, including a $5 million grant. Dr. Smith holds a Doctorate of Education in Executive Leadership. Dr. Smith is frequently sought for her insights and has spoken extensively at public forums about the societal impacts of discrimination and violence. She’s twice been named to Crain’s New York Business’ Notable LGBTQIA+ Leaders list. She lives in New York with her wife Jackie, five children, and grandchild.
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