Curtis Smith

Dynamic executive, educator, and facilitator with 15+ years of experience designing and leading leadership development, employee well-being, social-emotional learning (SEL), and organizational culture initiatives. Founder of Moment of Mindfulness, partnering with Fortune 500 companies, school districts, nonprofits, and higher education institutions to deliver measurable outcomes in leadership effectiveness, resilience, engagement, and workplace wellness. Recognized for building strategic partnerships, leading cross-sector initiatives, developing innovative curricula, and facilitating transformational learning experiences for executives, educators, and community leaders.

Founder & CEO - Moment of Mindfulness LLC - Dallas, TX / National

(2020-01)

Founded and scaled a national leadership development and employee well-being consulting firm serving Fortune 500 companies, higher education, healthcare, nonprofits, and public-sector organizations through programs that strengthen leadership, resilience, emotional intelligence, and organizational culture.

• Facilitated interactive workshops on leadership, emotional intelligence, resilience, stress management, communication, and mindfulness for executives, educators, and cross-functional teams.
• Led executive planning sessions with organizational leaders to align learning initiatives with strategic priorities and measurable outcomes.
• Created customized curricula and learning experiences for diverse audiences, from executive leadership teams to K–12 students, ensuring engaging, evidence-informed programming across sectors.

Education Consultant - NYC & Norwalk Dept. of Education - Tri-State

(2020-01)

Partner with district leadership across 10 school districts and more than 100 schools to implement social-emotional learning and educator wellness initiatives.

• Design scalable professional development and curriculum that improves educator effectiveness and student outcomes.
• Facilitate leadership coaching, staff development, and mindfulness training for teachers, administrators, and school leaders.

Mindfulness Consultant & Teacher - Alkeme Health · Electives · Roundglass - Digital

(2020-01 - 2023-12)

Served as lead mindfulness practitioner and facilitator for corporate and digital wellness platforms.

• Developed guided mindfulness content and facilitated workshops supporting employee well-being, resilience, and mental health.

Founding Educator & Dean of Culture - Vista Academy, NYCDOE District 19 - Brooklyn, NY

(2013-01 - 2020-12)

Member of the founding leadership team that grew enrollment from 100 to over 500 students.

• Co-founded the school's My Brother's Keeper initiative, improving attendance, academic performance, and school culture for more than 300 young men.
• Created and implemented the school's comprehensive SEL curriculum.

School Building & District Leadership - College of St. Rose / CITE (2015-01 - 2015-12)

M.A. - Science of Education (Special Needs) - Brooklyn College, CUNY (2011-01 - 2011-12)

B.A. - Political Science - University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (2005-01 - 2005-12)