Shaheeda Smith

GOLES Hub Advocate

Shaheeda Yasmeen Smith is a dynamic leader dedicated to public health, environmental justice, and community empowerment. With a background in public health practice, she recognizes the intersectionality of environmental justice and public health issues, particularly their impact on marginalized communities. Shaheeda’s mission is to build awareness and preparedness within communities of color through innovative programming. At Good Old Lower East Side (GOLES), Shaheeda serves as a Climate Justice advocate, advocating for equitable solutions and fostering unity across diverse backgrounds. Her extensive experience spans grassroots organizations, municipal government agencies, and corporate environments.

Shaheeda has empowered New York City’s youth and communities for over two decades as a visionary, organizer, healer, and storyteller. Through partnerships with esteemed Settlement Houses and government agencies, she leads initiatives amplifying youth voices and addressing systemic inequities, including during Covid-19 through virtual town halls and youth-focused campaigns. Her creativity extends to content creation, where she utilizes social media to drive positive change and collaborative action. As the founder of Infinite Movement Incorporated (IMI), she promotes healing through arts and health initiatives to combat systemic racism-related community trauma. Shaheeda’s approach is hands-on, heart-centered, and holistic, advocating for diversity, equity, and inclusion across all genders and generations.

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