Joan C. Smith is an HR  career change agent.

 

Joan earned a BA in Journalism from Clark/Atlanta University and a Master’s of Science in Human Resources Management from Southern New Hampshire University in December 2017.  Joan graduated with honors and is a member of the National Society of Leadership and Success.

 

Joan has been a featured blogger with Gov Loop blogging on Career and Human Resources subject matters in addition to serving as a Gov Loop Ambassador.  Joan was also a Brand Ambassador and Independent Contractor for J.T. O’Donnell’s “Work It Daily-Career Hub,” the fastest growing career network on social media.  Joan was recently featured on HR Masterpiece’s “Shine The Light” blog.  Additionally, in 2018, Joan was a featured guest podcaster on the Business Men and Women of Color show where she spoke on “ The Importance of Understanding the Full Potential of Human Resources.”

 

Joan is a member of The Society of Human Resources Management (local and National chapters), and the Metro DC Chapter of The Association of Talent Management.  Joan was also a mentee in the DC ATD chapter’s 2017 Mentoring program.  Last June, she assisted the Director of Program’s ATD Mentoring program as a Program Coordinator.  In July 2018, Joan completed a Virtual-mentoring program as a mentee with the NJ chapter of the National Association of African Americans in Human Resources (NAAAHR).

 

Joan also enjoys workplace wellness and served as a Health and Wellness Ambassador through her current employer for two years.

 

 

 

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