Komal Smith

Komal Bazaz Smith is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in social innovation, specializing in community-centered design to address development challenges for low-income and vulnerable populations.

Trained with an M.Sc. in International Commerce & Finance from Georgetown University and a BA in Comparative Area Studies, Spanish, Markets & Management from Duke University, Komal has a robust educational background complementing her practical expertise.

Throughout her career, she has held key positions such as Digital Connectivity & Cybersecurity Partnership Project Director at DAI, Adjunct Professor at American University, Director of Strategy, Design & Learning at DAI, Innovation Learning Lead at the Center for Development Innovation, and Senior Program Officer at Results for Development, among others.

Komal Bazaz Smith is a skilled relationship-builder, adept at forming strategic partnerships with global Fortune 500 corporations, philanthropic organizations, research institutions, universities, and government agencies both in the U.S. and internationally.

Her leadership and partnership-building skills are instrumental in engaging diverse stakeholders to work towards common goals, particularly focusing on poverty reduction and sustainable social impact. She brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the social innovation space, driving awareness and amplifying the reach of innovative solutions to address pressing societal issues.

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