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Dr. David G. Smith is an Associate Professor at Johns Hopkins University's Carey Business School with expertise in social psychology, inclusive leadership, and gender dynamics in the workplace. A former Navy pilot with 30 years of service including combat missions in Iraq and Afghanistan, he brings unique practical experience to his academic work.
His research focuses on critical workplace issues including:
- Male allyship in gender equity initiatives
- Inclusive mentoring and sponsorship across gender lines
- Bias in performance evaluations
- Retention and advancement of women in professional fields
- Dual career families, particularly in military contexts
Dr. Smith is the co-author of two influential books: Good Guys: How Men Can Be Better Allies for Women in the Workplace (2020), which won the Axiom Business Book Award, and Athena Rising: How and Why Men Should Mentor Women (2016). His recent publications show a consistent focus on practical applications of gender equity research with increasing attention to intersectional approaches that consider race alongside gender.
His scholarly recognition includes:
- 2021 Axiom Business Book Award Gold Medalist
- Charles H. Coates Awards for Military Sociology research (2017, 2010)
- Omicron Delta Kappa and Alpha Kappa Delta honors
- 2024 appointment to the Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services
Dr. Smith teaches courses in Behavioral Science, Strategic Management, and Organizational Leadership at Johns Hopkins, drawing on both his military command experience and academic research. Through Workplace Allies, his partnership with Dr. Brad Johnson, he works with major organizations to implement effective gender inclusion programs that deliberately engage men as allies in workplace equity initiatives.
His research lab, Workplace Allies, focuses on translating academic findings into practical tools for organizational change, with particular emphasis on how men can effectively support women's advancement in professional settings.
