Stephanie M. Smith is an Assistant Director for Equity, Engagement and Communications in the Baltimore City Department of Planning and a member of the Maryland Bar. Her work is focused on improving community participation in the land use system and enhancing the agency's engagement of Baltimore residents in decision-making about the built environment. Stephanie is a proud graduate of Hampton University (BA), University of Delaware (MA) and Howard University School of Law (JD). Stephanie is married to Calvin, a mother to Parker and a friend of Baltimore. She resides with her family in Baltimore City's Middle East community.