Strategic Leadership
Serena Smith
Advancing cross-sector excellence at the intersection of leadership, emerging technology, and community development.
Areas of Expertise
Core Disciplines &
Strategic Leadership
Systems Thinking
Strategic Communications
Translating complex institutional ideas into practical tools and actionable narratives focused on community impact.
Communications
Digital Transformation
Advising institutions on modernization and the thoughtful integration of generative AI into human-centric frameworks.
Leadership
Cross-Sector Partnership
Facilitating high-impact collaborations between academia, industry, and government to drive regional economic resilience.
Instruction
Education & Learning
Developing curriculum focused on the intersection of human systems, education policy, and emergent technology strategy.
Current Roles
2021 — Present
President — Chiron Institute
Leading a nonprofit organization focused on workforce development, applied research, and regional economic resilience through cross-sector community partnerships.
2019 — Present
Business Consultant — Community Futures BC
Providing strategic advisory and capacity-building programs for entrepreneurs to strengthen local business ecosystems and regional economic health.
2022 — Present
Instructor & Designer — KPU & North Island College
Developing and teaching curriculum in digital marketing and communications, helping professionals navigate how generative AI is reshaping the future of work.
2020 — 2023
Strategic Advisory Lead — SEA45 Advisory Practice
Supporting nonprofits and entrepreneurs with digital transformation and communications modernization to navigate rapid technological shifts.
Connect &
Collaborate
I welcome conversations regarding strategic leadership, digital transformation in the nonprofit sector, and academic research. Whether for speaking engagements or professional advisory, please reach out to discuss how we can thoughtfully navigate emerging technological shifts together.
Direct Inquiry
hello@serenasmith.com
Selected Initiatives & Strategic Outcomes
Policy Frame
Digital Ethics & Artificial Intelligence
Architecting strategic frameworks for small business ecosystems to navigate the rapid integration of generative AI within regional economic systems.
Systems Leadership
Cross-Sector Institutional Growth
Facilitating the transition of community economic development agencies into digitally-fluent organizations through structured leadership training.
Academic Impact
Future-Focused Curriculum Design
Modernizing instructional design models to reflect the intersection of human systems, higher education policy, and emerging digital platforms.