Executive director, Science & Technology Advisory Council (STAC)Phone: 401-278-9197
Email: Christine.smith@commerceri.com
Office: RI Economic Development Corporation
315 Iron Horse Way, Suite 101
Providence, RI 02908
Background
At the RI Economic Development Corporation, Christine Smith is responsible for launching statewide economic development initiatives designed to maximize the economic impact of science, technology and innovation. In this role, she currently serves as executive director of the Rhode Island Science & Technology Advisory Council (STAC), a coalition of business, academic, medical and government leaders tasked with recommending strategic investments that drive economic development and job growth. STAC is the state governing committee for Rhode Island NSF EPSCoR and develops and implements a State Science Technology Plan that is consistent with Rhode Island’s overall economic development strategy.
Education
B.S., Diplomatic History, Georgetown University, Walsh School of Foreign Service
Rhode Island EPSCoR is funded by the National Science Foundation under EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Award #OIA-1655221 (Sept. 2017-Aug. 2022). Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.