Patrice Smith

Patrice Smith serves as a Lecturer in Journalism & Public Relations at California State University, Long Beach's College of Liberal Arts. She concurrently holds adjunct faculty positions at Georgetown University and an assistant professorship at National University.

Educational background:

• Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing, University of California, Riverside
• Master's in Public Relations and Corporate Communications, Georgetown University

Her expertise spans strategic communications, public relations, and media relations, forged through roles in the U.S. Senate, House of Representatives, and as vice president of media relations at a top-10 national bank. She bridges corporate and government communications with practical industry experience.

Smith recently participated in the Aspen Institute's Rising Leadership Program, engaging with global leaders and senior government officials to advance leadership development initiatives.