Alicia Smith, MBA, serves as the Program Director for Employment Services at Perkins School for the Blind, focusing on enhancing employment and mobility for the blind and visually impaired community since 2019. Previously, Alicia held roles at Perkins as Associate Program Director and Associate Director of Training, where strategic planning and implementation of a job training program for young adults with disabilities were key responsibilities. With a background in nonprofit growth, Alicia led training initiatives at More Than Words and managed operations at The Cheesecake Factory and 99 Restaurant & Pub. Education includes a Master of Business Administration from Suffolk University and a Bachelor of Science from Johnson & Wales University.