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Semora Johns Smith, ACB.
Academic and/or Professional Experience: Lead Program Manager in the Office of the Secretary & General Counsel at the American Chemical Society
HBCU Attended and Degree: I graduated from Albany State University with a BA in Fine Arts and minor in Business – graduate studies at DeVry University in MPM program
Why did you consider going to an HBCU/ teaching at an HBCU? I choose to attend Albany State University because it offered me a scholarship, allowed me to remain home with my mom who passed away in my senior year. It was a community like no other during this time and those with similar challenges kept me grounded and focused until I walked across that stage with my degree in my hand. I was crowned Miss ASU in 1989. It was one of the best decisions in my life because I learned that it’s not about the name of the school you intended, it’s about how you apply what you learn. I’ve done just that over the past 30 years and now using those skills to be of value to a community of chemists who work diligently to honor what “chemistry for life” truly means.
Any Extracurricular or Volunteer Activities: I’ve led the ACS Community Outreach Program for many years, organizing clothing drives and backpacks for kid’s activities. I’ve participated at ACS Kid Zones and helped to organize Basic Chemistry demos for non-chemist staff of ACS. I’ve been a Governance Staff Liaison for more than ten years. I now assist with activities and programming led by the ACS Women Chemists Committee.
Are you a member of CSW? Yes
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