Urban Resource Institute CEO and leadership

Dr. Carla Smith, Ed.D. is an Appointed Member of Board of Advisors, Tranformative Leadership Program at Lubin School of Business and Deputy Chief Executive Officer at Urban Resource Institute and is based in New York City, New York. She has worked as Senior Vice-President of Programs at Urban Resource Institute, Director of Finance & Administration at New York City Anti-Violence Project, and Chief Program Officer at Urban Resource Institute. Carla attended St. John Fisher College between 2012 and 2014.

Non profit executive managementBuilding community/stakeholder partnerships and collaborationsNurturing board member relationshipsAffordable housing acquisition and developmentReal estate project managementNonprofit strategic planningPublic relations/marketing for nonprofit managementNewsletter composition and layoutNonprofit leadership/administrationNonprofit budget and financeSpecialties: Real estate project managementNewsletter composition and layoutCapital Campaign/Endowment FundraisingProperty Management

Experienced executive with a track record of advancing social impact initiatives through common sense and cost-effective project management and sound strategic advice. Effective negotiator and deal closer well-versed in developing stakeholder partnerships and collaborations. Serve as a convener, lead negotiator, and liaison in high-stakes matters involving public, private and non-governmental organizations. Project management experience in enterprise risk management and in-house legal infrastructure. Advisor in business of nonprofits and crisis management.

Marketing, Communications & Corporate Responsibility Executive committed to helping organizations truly do well by doing good in social and environmental impact. Strong record of developing and leading global strategic programs, policies and communications that advance business objectives and sustainability mission. Proven success in driving public-private partnerships and multi-stakeholder approaches to address global issues, bridging for-profit and non-profit / NGO sectors to amplify brand strength and reputation while achieving significant impact for meaningful global issues.

Believer in the power of business to be a force for good. Particular experience in, and passion for, environmental sustainability and the health and empowerment of women and girls.

Able to lead from strategy through implementation. Skilled in all areas of communications and public relations (incl websites, blogs, social media), public affairs, internal and external stakeholder engagement, issues management, CSR Reporting, development, fundraising, cause marketing, philanthropy and grant making.

Cross functional team builder. Global perspective. Flexible, analytic, results-driven. Excellent writer and engaging public speaker. Trusted advisor to management. Thought leader. Energetic and enthusiastic.

Tweeting @SusanHeaney

2016 Top Influencers on Twitter in Corporate Responsibility & Sustainable/Ethical Business (SustMeme)

2015 "30 CSR Professionals to Follow in 2015" (Triple Pundit)

2014 "Top 100 minds by Twitter influence that are shaping the debate in CSR" (December 2014 - Global CEO Magazine)

2013 "25 Hottest Sustainability Professionals" (Triple Pundit)

2012 Honorable Mention, Corporate Responsibility Leader (PR News)