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Biden nominates Michael D. Smith CEO AmeriCorps

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Michael D. Smith is CEO AmeriCorps

Michael Smith, Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director of Cabinet Affairs for the My Brother's Keeper has his picture taken during the White House Commissioned Officer portrait session in the EEOB of the White House, Feb. 24, 2015. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy) This photograph is provided by THE WHITE HOUSE as a courtesy and may be printed by the subject(s) in the photograph for personal use only. The photograph may not be manipulated in any way and may not otherwise be reproduced, disseminated or broadcast, without the written permission of the White House Photo Office. This photograph may not be used in any commercial or political materials, advertisements, emails, products, promotions that in any way suggests approval or endorsement of the President, the First Family, or the White House.

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Admin l Tuesday, June 15, 2021

 

WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden of the United States has nominated  Michael D. Smith as Chief Executive Officer of American Corps. Until his nomination, Michael D. Smith was Executive Director of My Brother’s Keeper Alliance and Director of Youth Opportunity Programs at the Obama Foundation.

A former colleague and fervent champion, Michael has an incredible story steeped in service and well represents American commitment to getting things done for the country.

“He is  a long-time advocate, changemaker, and innovator who can undoubtedly help us expand access to and interest in national service and community volunteerism—both which can drive change related to challenges communities around the country are facing, like COVID recovery, economic justice, racial equity, disaster mitigation, conservation efforts and so much more”, Mal Coles, Acting CEO, American Corps said.

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Michael Smith currently serves as Executive Director of the My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) Alliance and Director of Youth Opportunity Programs at the Obama Foundation. MBK Alliance leads a national call to action to build safe and supportive communities for boys and young men of color where they are valued and have clear pathways to opportunity.

He was part of the team that designed and launched the My Brother’s Keeper initiative in the Obama Administration, and was appointed Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director of Cabinet Affairs for My Brother’s Keeper, managing the initiative and interagency Task Force at the White House.

Prior to joining the White House team, Smith was director of the Social Innovation Fund, Senior Vice President of Social Innovation at the Case Foundation, and helped build national initiatives aimed at bridging the “digital divide.” Smith is a Senior Atlantic Fellow for Racial Equity and a member of Boys and Girls Clubs of America’s Alumni Hall of Fame, the highest honor bestowed by the organization. He also serves on the board of directors of Results for America and Venture Philanthropy Partners.

 


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