Dr. Ryan J. Smith, EdD

Last year, I lost my father who encouraged me to finish my doctorate. Last week, I honored him by successfully defending my dissertation. Thanks to my committee members @TyroneCHoward,@PedroANoguera, @DrShaunHarper, Walter Allen & Robert Cooper for your support. Dad, we did it!

I spent my childhood in the Palisades homes my mother cleaned. We're also grieving what was lost. latimes.com/delos/story/20…

On this #mlkday2025 I had the honor of volunteering @StJosephCtr to support the mission of providing warm meals, clothing and more to those in need. It was great to see @RyanSmithEd leading boldly and compassionately! Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and legacy continues⭐️

OPINION by @RyanSmithEd: The lack of stable housing often leads youth to repeated interactions with the criminal justice system, as they may be detained for minor offenses or for violating terms of probation that require them to maintain a stable address. edsource.org/2024/dont-crim…

Had a CARRific first session of ELA. I had the honor of learning alongside @RyanSmithED & other talented educators. A few takeaways: ✨Share ur authentic story ✨MBTI was insightful ✨Empowering conversations  Looking forward to next month @LeadNV_EDU  #BecauseLeadershipMatters

Dr. Ryan Smith, President and CEO of St. Joseph Center is at the table with LION alumni today discussing the supporting of unhoused students and affordable housing for educators. #BecauseLeadershipMatters

A productive discussion today at City Hall with 50+ members of ⁦@GreaterLAunited⁩ Coalition on Homelessness and ⁦⁦@nithyavraman⁩ chair of LA Council’s Housing & Homelessness Committee.

Thanking to 100+ folks who attended my reception as Prez and CEO of @StJosephCtr! Appreciate the love and support 💕! #belovedcommunity

Big turnout at ⁦@StJosephCtr⁩ today as ⁦CEO ⁦@RyanSmithEd⁩ greets homeless service providers, labor allies & other advocates who are gathering gather signatures for the LA County Affordable Housing Ballot Measure. #MeasureA

Data for the people ✊🏽✊🏿✊🏽

Super excited to have completed my first week as Prez and CEO of the @StJosephCtr! Thanking our senior and management teams for the love this week and can't wait to meet our 400 staff empowering our unhoused communities across LA ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽!

🌟 Exciting News at SEAL! 🌟 We welcome Julie Castro Abrams and Dr. Ryan J. Smith (@RyanSmithEd) to our Board of Directors as Trustees! •Julie, founder of @_howwomenlead •Dr. Smith, President & CEO of @StJosephCtr Learn more: bit.ly/49ej5Wx #SEALBoard #SEALEdEquity

@LeadNV_EDU Leaders Sharing Their Personal Journey Story w/@RyanSmithEd ~ “Know Who’s in the Room…” Culture Building Matters #BecauseLeadershipMatters

@RyanSmithEd Closing w/ A Community Circle @LeadNV_EDU Executive Leadership Academy Cohort 12 …. Your Journey Begins 🌎

On this day, 55 years ago, my father delivered his last speech entitled, ‘I’ve Been to the Mountaintop’. Listen to his words.

COUPLE IN PROSPECT PARK, Dawoud Bey, 1990

Thank you to the 100+ youth, family and community who joined us for the @LoveLetterLA_ launch at South LA Cafe yesterday. So appreciate the love and support to tell the stories of everyday people in LA! @CoCoSouthLA @ICSEastLA @BCrusade @SEIU2015 @CalEndow @GPSN_LA

Invitation: Come out and join @CoCoSouthLA, @BCrusade, @ICSEastLA, @blackequityco, and others for Love Letter LA - Advancing Solidarity Efforts on Tuesday, March 7th from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm at @southlacafe where we will celebrate community and share the under-told stories of Los Angeles's past, present, and future. Enjoy music, food, and wine. RSVP through this link (bit.ly/3DUIzL2)

One of the greatest love letters of all time is Toni Morrison’s eulogy to James Baldwin.