Renée Willis Smith has a background in Marketing and International Business with experience in Management Consulting, Telecommunications, and Human Resources.  She has worked for Fortune 50 companies including IBM and Verizon. She received a BBA in Marketing from Iona College and an MBA in Marketing and International Business from Pace University. 

Giving back is at the core of Renée’s values, which is why it was easy to say yes at the opportunity of becoming a founding member of the Friends of White Plains Youth Bureau in 2011.  Since joining the board, she has served as Secretary, Vice President, and President, deeply committed to the mission “to provide every child of the city of White Plains with access to reach their potential.”  In addition to the Friends of White Plains Youth Bureau, Renée is also involved with other educational and youth organizations.