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Dr. Ryan J. Smith, EdD @RyanSmithEd

@StJosephCtr's Incoming President And CEO. Angelic Troublemaker. Founder of @LoveLetterLA_ Walking the talk on equity & justice. Views are my own.✊🏽✊🏿✊🏾

Joined October 2013
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Dr. Ryan J. Smith, EdD
@RyanSmithEd
6 Jun 2022
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!
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Zócalo Public Square@ThePublicSquare
May 8
Feeding hungry people means treating them with dignity, providing pathways for the future, and changing failed systems, writes Ryan J. Smith (@RyanSmithEd), president and CEO of St. Joseph Center (@stjosephctr).zps.la/42OV1b
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Zócalo Public Square@ThePublicSquare
May 7
"When my mother and I lost our Culver City home, the only thing more painful than not knowing where we would sleep was wondering what we would eat." @RyanSmithEd of @stjosephctr, on hunger: zps.la/42OV1bg

Faith Communities Are the Frontlines in Fighting Hunger  | Essay

As the Federal Government Cuts Efforts to Feed People, L.A.’s Religious Advocates Show Us How to Push Back

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Los Angeles Times
@latimes
24 Jan 2025
I spent my childhood in the Palisades homes my mother cleaned. We're also grieving what was lost. latimes.com/delos/story/2025…

Commentary: I spent my childhood in the Palisades homes my mother cleaned. We're also grieving what...

The daughter of a former Pacific Palisades housekeeper, author Yesika Salgado recounts the home and family that influenced her life and career.

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RT @FrancesBaez10: On this #mlkday2025 I had the honor of volunteering @StJosephCtr to support the mission of providing warm meals, clothin…
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EdSource@EdSource
28 Aug 2024
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-crimi…

COMMENTARY: Don’t criminalize homeless students

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...

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Heidi Carr (she/her)@carr_8
26 Aug 2024
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
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Leadership Institute of Nevada@LeadNV_EDU
22 Aug 2024
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
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Jerry Jones@JerryJonesLA
17 Jul 2024
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.
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Thanking to 100 folks who attended my reception as Prez and CEO of @StJosephCtr! Appreciate the love and support 💕! #belovedcommunity
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Jerry Jones@JerryJonesLA
6 Apr 2024
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
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Data for the people ✊🏽✊🏿✊🏽
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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 ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽!
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SEAL - Sobrato Early Academic Language@SEALedEquity
15 Feb 2024
🌟 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
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Leadership Institute of Nevada@LeadNV_EDU
2 Sep 2023
@LeadNV_EDU Leaders Sharing Their Personal Journey Story w/@RyanSmithEd ~ “Know Who’s in the Room…” Culture Building Matters #BecauseLeadershipMatters
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Leadership Institute of Nevada@LeadNV_EDU
2 Sep 2023
Replying to @RyanSmithEd
@RyanSmithEd Closing w/ A Community Circle @LeadNV_EDU Executive Leadership Academy Cohort 12 …. Your Journey Begins 🌎
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Be A King
@BerniceKing
3 Apr 2023
On this day, 55 years ago, my father delivered his last speech entitled, ‘I’ve Been to the Mountaintop’. Listen to his words.
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Artists of Colour@artistsofcolour
9 Mar 2023
COUPLE IN PROSPECT PARK, Dawoud Bey, 1990
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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
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