- Program Coordinator
- Email: bryan_smith@uri.edu
Biography
Bryan is an educator, creative strategist, and innovative program builder with a passion for helping the next generation tell their stories and build their futures through content creation.
Over the last decade, he has worked at the intersection of media production, education, and entrepreneurship — leading programs, mentoring students, producing video content, and designing hands-on learning experiences at the University of Rhode Island. His work has spanned roles in alumni and non-profit engagement, digital storytelling, social media strategy, and innovation coordination, all grounded in the belief that creative expression and technical skill can open doors for students of all backgrounds.
With the University of Rhode Island since 2013, Bryan holds his bachelors degree in Entrepreneurial Management and Film / Media, as well as a Masters of Professional Studies with graduate certificates in Training & Development and Social Media Strategy. Bryan previously worked with the Rhode Island Small Business Development Center, as well as for the URI Foundation & Alumni Engagement. Also the founder of a media startup, he found his way to Launch Lab in 2022 and currently serves as its Coordinator.