Victoria Smith works alongside the Director of Strategy to help improve the resilience and sustainability of Black colleges and universities. Specifically, Victoria oversees emerging initiatives, including those related to mental health and future of work. 

The daughter of two educators, Victoria is also an experienced attorney who advocates for families in the Atlanta and Metro Atlanta area. She uses her experience with research, innovative thinking and attention to detail that she honed as a lawyer and her love for education to drive innovative ways to support HBCUs as they continue to lift as we climb.

Victoria is a graduate of Howard University and the University of Georgia School of Law. In addition to her work at ICB, she is continuing her law practice.