Ms. Smith currently serves as the President & CEO of the Dunbar Center, Inc. The Dunbar Center is comprised of a unique health care venue focused on serving the needs of a medically underserved population in Newark and the nations greater northeast. The Dunbar Center is an outpatient Renal Dialysis center that will be equipped to service patients on a 24/7/365 basis including overnight nocturnal services and provide corresponding Vascular Access and Lab services. In addition the non-profit division, Dunbar Center CDC (Community Development Center), will operate to improve community health, wellness and vitality including chronic kidney disease education, prevention and treatment. The Dunbar Center is a minority woman-owned (MWBE) facility.
Ms. Smith formerly served as the Vice President and Partner at Alamo Insurance Group, Inc. for 8 years. Alamo represented Non-Profit, Public and Private sector employer organizations in the Health and Commercial insurance marketplace. Ms. Smith was responsible for driving the growth and expansion of the Company, helping to propel Alamo to its current position as one of the largest certified minority-owned full service insurance brokerage firms in the U.S., headquartered in New Jersey, licensed in over 40 states.
With 20+ years experience in the health insurance industry, Ms. Smith is an expert in the areas of designing, developing, implementing and managing insurance programs and policies for business lines as well as planning and directing business analysis, risk modeling and insurance contract negotiations.
Specialties: Life & Health, Property & Casualty insurance licensed in 14 states, LEED Green Associate certified, Notary Public
Financial Literacy and Wealth Building
The New York State Black Business Alliance (NYSBBA) hosted a virtual panel discussion with Mr. Mike Warrington of Valley Bank and Mr. Chris Maher of OceanFirst Bank. Dr. John Harmon Sr., Founder and CEO of NYSBBA and AACCNJ moderated the conversation, where they discussed the importance of financial literacy and tools for creating generational wealth.
The New York State Black Business Alliance has been incorporated as a 501(c)(3) in accordance with the Internal Revenue Code and provides advocacy and support for businesses throughout the State of New York.