Anthony Smith is the executive director of Cities United, a national network focused on eliminating violence in American cities related to African-American men and boys. Cities United was launched in 2011 by Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter, who partnered with New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu, Casey Family Programs President and CEO William C. Bell, Campaign for Black Male Achievement CEO Shawn Dove and the National League of Cities.
Prior to joining Cities United, Smith was the director of the Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods program in the office of Louisville, Ky., Mayor Greg Fischer. Smith worked with city departments, community and faith-based organizations, community members and civic and business leaders to develop prevention strategies to reduce violent crime and create better outcomes for the most impacted populations. Smith has more than 20 years of experience working with civic and political leaders organizing, facilitating, managing, mobilizing, and building networks to create community change.
