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Erika M. Smith
Global Partnerships Lead / Skills for Social Impact
Microsoft
Erika M. Smith is a distinguished social innovator dedicated to advancing economic opportunities within communities. She currently leads Microsoft’s social impact partnership strategy, focusing on promoting AI
fluency and adoption across the Global South regions, including Africa, South America, the Caribbean, and
South Asia.
Over the past 12 years, Erika has led philanthropic, economic development, and community-based programming impacting more than 25,000 Atlanta residents, businesses, and nonprofits. She created AI Day in the A as a love letter to the City of Atlanta and an opportunity for everyone to benefit from this AI moment. Her passion lies at the intersection of tech, culture, and community.
Erika M. Smith is a distinguished social innovator dedicated to advancing economic opportunities within communities. She currently leads Microsoft’s social impact partnership strategy, focusing on promoting AI
fluency and adoption across the Global South regions, including Africa, South America, the Caribbean, and
South Asia.
Over the past 12 years, Erika has led philanthropic, economic development, and community-based programming impacting more than 25,000 Atlanta residents, businesses, and nonprofits. She created AI Day in the A as a love letter to the City of Atlanta and an opportunity for everyone to benefit from this AI moment. Her passion lies at the intersection of tech, culture, and community.