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Zaisha Smith
Designing for Equity @ Rooted By Design
Zaisha Smith is currently the Director of Strategy and Community at Rooted By Design, where she has been instrumental in advocating for and engaging Black communities in the design of services and solutions that cater to their needs. Her role involves leading projects that aim to transform community health and create inclusive spaces, particularly in response to the challenges posed by racial injustice and the COVID-19 pandemic.1
In addition to her position at Rooted By Design, Zaisha is also the Founder of Pitchsmiths, where she leverages her expertise in design and community engagement.23 Her background includes a focus on user-friendly product design and a commitment to fostering equity in design practices.4