Brooke Smith

Broader Impacts Champion

The Kavli Foundation

Brooke Smith is Director of Public Engagement with Science at The Kavli Foundation, where she works to strengthen science’s relationship with society. Brooke is a catalytic leader culturing and weaving together the connective tissues that support lasting and meaningful exchange at the interface of science and society. Her work focuses on supporting those who will have a magnifying effect in their work to enable scientists to communicate and engage effectively.

Brooke has an unparalleled ability to make connections and embolden others with the extra energy needed to support them in advancing their own work and maximizing their contributions. Her energy and passion leveraged multiple philanthropic foundations to invest not only dollars but substantial and visible energy to the work. Brooke brings a grace and humility to her work that empowers others to charge ahead.