About Us

Smith Consulting provides leadership development, training, and consulting services to organizations in the community. The company emphasizes the importance of actively listening to and respecting the voices of the community when working on community development. The founder and president, Sharon Smith, has over 20 years of experience in the industry. She is a trained community organizer and partnerships manager with a focus on new program development, project management, cultivating community partnerships, outreach, and engagement. 

The organization primarily serves parents, students, and community members, including stakeholders, in Newark, New Jersey, where the founder lives and works. This allows Sharon Smith to stay well informed about community affairs and be accessible to resolve any project-related issues. Smith Consulting adopts a personable, face-to-face approach with each client, emphasizing quality service as a key aspect of the company's overall mission.l mission.