Kristy Smith is the Director of Operations and a member of the Intellectual Development Committee (IDC) at the Interactivity Foundation. She is a nonprofit operations leader with nearly 15 years of experience helping mission-driven organizations build strong, sustainable operations. Throughout her career, she has led initiatives focused on modernizing operational systems, developing policies and procedures, strengthening finance and human resources functions, and ensuring organizational compliance.
Kristy’s nonprofit experience spans a variety of mission areas, including democracy and civic engagement with the Andrew Goodman Foundation, supporting survivors of domestic violence at The Retreat, and her current work at the Interactivity Foundation, where she helps strengthen organizational infrastructure and support programs and resources that empower people to practice democratic discussion in their communities, classrooms, and workplaces. She is passionate about creating efficient systems and thoughtful processes that empower teams to focus on their mission and maximize their impact.
Outside of work, Kristy stays busy with her three kids, who make sure there’s never a dull moment. She loves exploring parks and trails throughout New Jersey and New York, tackling creative projects with her kids, and finding new adventures together.
