Executive Director / CEO
"Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?' "
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Tierra Smith, MS, MA is a servant leader who has dedicated years of service to Prevention Central and various not-for-profit agencies. She currently serves as the youngest female CEO and Executive Director to lead this remarkable organization.
In her role as CEO and Executive Director of Prevention Central, Tierra has elevated the agency’s profile into a premier nonprofit dedicated to promoting community, social, and economic achievement for more than 5,000 youth and families each year. She has expanded the agency’s initiatives to address Family Reunification Services, Family Strengthening, Prevention, Parenting, and Neighborhood Empowerment, focusing on the needs of disadvantaged youth and families in the inner city of Fort Lauderdale, Fort Pierce, and throughout Broward and Palm Beach Counties, as well as the Treasure Coast.
A proud wife and mother of two boys and angel baby True Amor, Tierra is also an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and an avid community nurturer who believes that serving those in need and leading life with love are the keys to a long, happy, and healthy life. Her passion for assisting others allows her to operate at her full potential while creating opportunities for others. She is deeply committed to supporting underrepresented communities and mentoring young aspiring female leaders, earning numerous awards and recognition for her professional achievements.
Tierra holds an MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University, an MS in Criminal Justice from Nova Southeastern University, and a BS in Social Science from The GREAT Bethune-Cookman University. She also earned a Certificate in Leadership from Florida Atlantic University and is currently pursuing a PhD in Psychology: Behavioral Health Leadership. She continues to leverage her education and experience to further the mission of Prevention Central and uplift others.
Her personal mantra is: “Aspire to Inspire, before she Expires”!
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