Ron Smith
Salesforce
New Orleans, LA USA
"There’s nothing you can substitute hard work for."
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Ron's work combines: Education, Non-Profit Organizations, and Helping People
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Liberal Arts and Sciences
University of the Pacific
Graduate Degree
Educational Leadership and Administration
University of California, Berkeley
Doctorate
Educational Leadership and Social Justice
California State University - East Bay
Life & Career Milestones
My path in life has been direct
1.
I grew up in Oakland, California, surrounded by educators—my mom and grandmother both taught in local schools.
2.
I earned a football scholarship that allowed me to attend college and get my education without financial burden.
3.
After college, I began my career as a classroom teacher in Oakland, becoming a third-generation educator in my family.
4.
I transitioned into school leadership, eventually running elementary, middle, and high schools focused on transformation and turnaround.
5.
My work in education reform led me to partner with Salesforce, where I began consulting with districts on systemic change.
6.
I eventually joined Salesforce full-time to work on educational philanthropy and drive student-centered innovation.
