Kimyatta Smith was selected to be director of LinkStL, a non-profit which improves the conditions of residents in the Hyde Park Neighborhood. Her efforts include initiatives for Hyde Park youth to organize and make changes in their community. Additionally, in partnership with United Way, the Youth IDA Program supports working youth to save $1,000 in 18 months to be eligible for a $3,000 match to meet a life goal. She holds her MSW from the Brown School of Social Work at Washington University. Â
