Dr. Ryan J. Smith

The Untold Story: Narratives of Black Angelenos Experiencing Homelessness

Dr. Ryan Smith and Dana Henry, Contributing Opinion WritersAugust 15, 2024

Governor Newsom’s recent executive order for state agencies to dismantle encampments, coupled with the Supreme Court’s Grants Pass decision, could potentially set us back to criminalizing homelessness rather than addressing the crisis with humane and effective solutions.

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Dr. Ryan J. Smith Appointed St. Joseph Center President and CEO

Sentinel News Service February 15, 2024

Dr. Ryan J. Smith has been appointed to serve as president and chief executive officer of St. Joseph Center, one of the largest grassroots organizations in Los Angeles County focused on providing housing, mental health, job training, and other vital services to underserved communities.