Dr. Smith is the Executive Director and CEO of Management Planning Institute, Incorporated. He founded MPI in 1980, because he believed that there was an urgent need for psychological and educational services for the Black community. Through Dr. Smith's belief in the delivery of holistic mental health and in his belief that every child is valuable and worthy of a quality education, he has been faithfully dedicated and passionately committed to healing the hurts, the wounds, and the brokenness in the lives of' those who entrust themselves to his professional care. The number of agencies, individuals, and families who diligently seek out his services are a testament to his professional credibility, but most importantly, to his devotion for helping those in need. Over the past 18 years in clinical and educational practice, Dr. Smith has begun to see his role as more of a "call" rather than a profession.

Dr. Smith completed his undergraduate studies in Industrial Education at Indiana State University in Terre Haute, Indiana. He received a Master of Science Degree in both Educational and Counseling Psychology from Indiana State University. He earned his Doctorate Degree in Education Administration, Counseling Psychology, and in Educational Psychology from Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. Dr. Smith has taught undergraduate and graduate level courses at several universities in the Chicago area, and offers internship opportunities at MPI for both undergraduate and graduate students As an educational and motivational speaker Dr. Smith conducts 300 workshops and in-services annually. He is a weekly guest on a radio talk show addressing a wide range of clinical, family, educational, and societal issues.