Vernon Smith has extensive experience in social impact and justice initiatives, currently serving as a Senior Associate for Social Impact at Lever for Change since June 2020. Prior to this role, Vernon held positions including Senior Associate for Justice at the National Association of Counties and Management and Program Analyst at the U.S. Department of Education. Earlier career experiences include an internship at the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority and a role as a Student Services Associate at Year Up. Vernon Smith holds a Master’s Degree in Social Service Administration from the University of Chicago and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Northwestern University.