Millicent Smith is an award-winning journalist and nonprofit communications strategist with a passion for strategic storytelling that drives impact. With experience spanning major media organizations like CNN and global NGOs, she’s covered critical issues across Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East—focusing on displaced communities and human trafficking.

Her work has earned recognition, including the National Mark of Excellence Award for Feature Writing, and Millicent was named America’s Next Great Policy Wonk by the U.S. State Department for her innovative policy solutions to reduce gender-based violence (GBV). Beyond reporting, she excels in media relations, public speaking, and digital marketing—using these skills to spark engagement and advocacy.

From leading high-stakes fundraising events to navigating breaking news and international crises, Millicent thrives under pressure and is driven by a singular mission: to amplify the voices of vulnerable populations and inspire meaningful change.