Alana Smith

Alana deeply appreciates the impact of learning, mental wellness, and education on our youth. She’s worked as a School Psychologist for the past 10+ years, currently serving as a School Lead for Great Minds Virtual Academy. Alana is most proud of the love and support of my family, near and far. She is a wife to Thomas and mother to Taj (9) and Nia (3), who keep her on her toes. You can often find Alana and her family at an NCCU football game, roller skating or headed to a festival. One of Alana’s personal goals is to become a licensed psychological associate in North Carolina to better support the mental health of black youth and families.

Dream for Black Children 

“My Dream for Black children is for them to live and breathe with unrestrained freedom so their light can shine like the geniuses they are!”