Natalie Buda Smith

Natalie Buda Smith is an Adjunct Lecturer at the University of Maryland's College of Information Studies and serves as Director of Digital Strategy at the Library of Congress. With over 30 years of experience, she specializes in digital transformation, user-centered design, and inclusive technologies. Her career spans roles at NavigationArts, IBM, and the Library of Congress, focusing on global clients across the U.S., Europe, and India.

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Her research priorities emphasize accessibility, data privacy, and ethical technology, with a focus on human-centered design principles. She advocates for inclusion, diversity, and accessibility in product development and digital services.

Grants/Advising: No specific grants or advising activities listed. Her professional contributions center on organizational strategy and innovation.

She leads teams at the Library of Congress to modernize digital services while addressing sociotechnical challenges in information systems.