Joyya Smith is a Vice President of Diversity, Access, and Inclusion at Suffolk University. She possess expertise in higher education, student affairs, student development, community outreach, staff development and 45 more skills. Colleagues describe her as "Joyya is an energetic, intelligent, outgoing and passionate person with a high level of commitment to student success and colleagues professional growth. Joyya had a huge intellectual impact on me on how to collaborate with others and enjoy our profession fully always. Her infectious smiles and tiny eyes are two bonuses that should not be overlooked under the shadow of her shining academic qualifications. Her humility and respect for her colleagues and friends can easily reach across the world. Belete" and "Joyya Smith is truly Joyya Smiles. Her enthusiasm and dedication for education is unbelievable. The rapport she gains with students and people in general is phenomenal. It was a pleasure working with her and seeing students grow and become more functional both as mathematicians and as human beings. She is truly a credit to education and she should be elected to the education hall of fame if one exists."