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CLIENT REPRESENTATIVES
Patricia A. Smith Prior to joining Solomon’s Temple Foundation in April 2015, Patricia worked as a
Executive Director consultant to churches and non- profit organizations across the country. In her
roles and through her work in previous positions, Patricia has worked with many
Patricia A. Smith most recently was appointed as the Executive Director of different communities across the country and brings a unique perspective
Solomon’s Temple and is an effective, outcomes-driven leader with a regarding how effective programs and services can support and drive change in
passion for making a difference in the lives of people living in poverty. the lives of at risk populations. Patricia brings a no-nonsense approach to her
Patricia brings skills easily leveraged, such as an existing knowledge of the work. Her belief is that God has given everyone the power to change their own
homeless continuum in Atlanta as well as valuable relationships with lives. She is a tough, yet compassionate, leader and a visionary that brings a
funding organizations and community stakeholders. She has worked to “can-do-it spirit.” Patricia has a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from
change the lives of low income, rural youth by developing and using the Central State University, Wilberforce, Ohio.
PHD (Positive Human Development) program starting as a summer
mentoring program developing into a year round mentoring program in its
continued 23 year existence.
Patricia brings to her role more than 22 years of experience in both the
private and public sectors, focused on the creation of housing, services Kecia Baker
programs, and economic opportunities for disadvantaged communities and Director of Programs and Facilities
households. Previously, she served as the Executive Director of Zaban
Couples Center leading the organization to a renowned professional Kecia has worked with homeless women and children for the past 15 years. After
organization providing effective programs and services with stellar graduating from College, she relocated to Atlanta, GA where she pursued her
outcomes for homeless couples to maintain and remain stably housed. passion and purpose of working with at- risk families.
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