Suzanne Smith

Suzanne Smith is the Founder and CEO of Social Impact Architects, a national firm that helps changemakers design strategies that work, tell stories that inspire, and build systems that last. A social entrepreneur, professor, and one of the most respected voices in the nonprofit sector, she’s spent nearly three decades helping organizations turn good intentions into great impact.

She previously served as CEO of the Leadership Council for Nonprofits and went on to found Flywheel: Social Enterprise Hub, Cincinnati’s first accelerator for social entrepreneurs. She also serves on the Board of Aileron in Dayton, Ohio.

Today, she teaches social entrepreneurship at top universities from Duke to UT Austin and authors Social TrendSpotter, one of Substack’s top blogs on social change.

Known for her contagious energy and practical wisdom, Suzanne helps leaders see around corners, connect the dots, and accelerate the speed of social change.