Zachary Smith

Zachary Smith is a seasoned business development consultant with 16 years of experience working internationally and in the United States. He has a diverse background that includes training in entrepreneurial development, social entrepreneurship, agricultural business, project management, marketing, group dynamics, and cross-cultural issues. He is fluent in both Spanish and English and familiar with Portuguese. Smith has extensive experience in training groups and individuals from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds.

Smith studied a Certificate of Graduate Study in Agroecology and a Master of Science in Plant Sciences, both from the University of Vermont College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. He also studied business entrepreneurship at Kennesaw State University - Michael J. Coles College of Business, earning an MBA.

Smith has worked for several organizations, including the University of Vermont College of Agriculture and Life Sciences as an Agricultural Business Educator - Extension, as an Operations Specialist for Partners for Andean Community Health, and as the Founder of Rocket Valley Solutions LLC. He also worked as a Marketing Specialist for Principle Business Enterprises Inc., an Instructor/Graduate Research Assistant for Kennesaw State University, country director/special projects consultant for The New Development Solutions Group, and Small Business Development Volunteer for the United States Peace Corps.