LaToya Pace-Smith

LaToya Pace-Smith is a dynamic leader, executive consultant, business strategist, and marketing expert with a distinctive approach to leadership and problem-solving. Her strong drive for creativity, business insight, and inspiring others, especially women and children, to pursue and achieve their goals and dreams sets her apart. LaToya is dedicated to making a positive impact and leaving a legacy for future generations.

LaToya’s academic journey is a testament to her commitment to growth and serving others. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing and a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Strategic Finance. Her pursuit of continuous learning and self-improvement led her to complete the Yale School of Management Executive Education Women’s Leadership Program.

LaToya’s commitment to community service is unwavering. She serves at the board level or in a leadership capacity for several nonprofit organizations, demonstrating her passion for community engagement and advocacy.

With extensive experience in leading organizations and providing consulting services to nonprofits in strategic planning, organizational assessment/development, board governance, event facilitation, fundraising, and leadership development, LaToya has made significant contributions in her professional roles. She served as an Executive Consultant at Bridge Philanthropic Consulting, LLC, leading capital campaigns and securing substantial funds through targeted donor solicitations. She has also founded the LPS Consulting Firm, providing strategic consulting for small to midsize companies and nonprofits. Her expertise extends to cultural strategy and social impact leadership within the philanthropic sector, collaborating with national organizations and advocacy groups to design and manage effective cultural campaigns. LaToya has solid financial acumen and an ability to translate complex ideas into actionable strategies. She excels in collaborative leadership, developing effective business development plans, marketing campaigns, and events. By cultivating impactful connections with her team, LaToya proficiently conveys the organization’s mission and enthusiasm through strategic communication and compelling visual storytelling.

LaToya’s unique ability to combine creative, analytical, and technical skills is a testament to her expertise. She excels in identifying data relationships and dependencies, leading to accurate forecasting and planning. Her skills in building and maintaining collaborative partnerships across organizational units contribute significantly to organizational development.

Outside of her professional endeavors, LaToya is deeply involved in a diverse range of interests and plays an active role in supporting her community. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated – Mu Kappa Omega Chapter, and also engages with the IMpower Women’s group, part of Interfaith Ministries, Interfaith Relations, and Community Partnerships. When not making a difference in the realm of social impact, LaToya enjoys the simple pleasures of life, finding solace in reading, outdoor running, and inspiration in travel. Her greatest joy, however, comes from spending quality time with her family.