Karen Smith

Karen D. Smith is a seasoned education consultant and strategic advisor with extensive experience in academic leadership and equity advocacy. Currently serving as a Consultant/Strategic Advisor at Harper Slade Racial Equity Advisors since December 2022, Karen also holds the position of Lead Consultant at Grovider since January 2021. Prior experience includes roles such as Associate at CT3, Chief Academic Officer at Scholar Academies, and Senior Managing Director at Teach For America. Karen's leadership journey features significant positions in the District of Columbia Public Schools, including Principal at Ballou and McKinley, as well as Assistant Principal. Karen holds multiple degrees, including a Master's in Secondary Education from The George Washington University and a Master's in Supervision and Administration from Trinity Washington University, alongside a Bachelor's degree in English from Hampton University.