Regina serves as the Executive Director of Programs at the IL MBDA Business Center. She is a visionary leader with a relentless drive for program growth and a passion for fostering meaningful connections in the realm of workforce development. She has a Doctor of Education in Ethical Leadership and is known for her strategic acumen and ability to deliver tangible results. With a career spanning leadership roles in workforce development and stakeholder collaboration, she has had a front-row seat to the need for economic education, resource availability, and allocations dedicated to the prosperity of minority-owned businesses.

Dr. Smith’s expertise extends across various domains including staff management, project management, and budget oversight. She possesses a keen understanding of workforce pipeline development across various industries tailored to meet workforce demands. Her adeptness in fostering collaboration both within and beyond organizational boundaries has proven to be instrumental in driving operational excellence and achieving programmatic success.