Corey Smith Email & Phone Number

Passionate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) advocate with demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and interface effectively with all levels of the organization. Results-driven DEI coordinator, driving initiatives and processes that contribute to the enhancement and growth of DEI programming. Functional support liaison known to navigate critical and sensitive conversations to support and improve workplace efficiency.✓Growth Strategy – Increased Black African American Business Resource Group membership by 400% in 18 months.✓ Innovation – Implemented health disparities panel series across the organization, bringing awareness to determinants of health to 250+ participants.✓ Project Management – Partnered with company and community leaders to launch first-ever national Minority Health Film Festival which spanned four days hosting 80 panelists, eight films and 13K+ attendees, becoming a yearly event. ✓ Engagement – Organized and led Community Conversations series featuring Froedtert Hospital senior leaders which resulted in community televised commercials and radio announcements to support vaccine initiatives for underrepresented populations, including a pop clinic for the LGBTQIA– increasing Froedtert’s community engagement and influence. ✓ Media Relations – Authored statements for Froedtert and community organizations regarding anti-racism, African American events (such as Juneteenth, MLK Birthday), and other events surrounding social justice.✓ Strategic Partnerships – Organized collaborative venture with trending and notable businesses concerning COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy, which resulted in a 10% response change, ultimately increasing the number of individuals willing to receive vaccine.✓ Expertise – Served as chair for the Froedtert Hospital Black African American Business Resource Group consisting of 450+ employee members; chosen by community and organizational leaders to advise on DEI initiatives