Emily L. Smith

Emily L. Smith was a managing director at Scudder, Stevens & Clark, where she was responsible for marketing, sales, and client service for equity, fixed income, and international products for institutional clients, such as New York City, the State of Mississippi, Colgate Palmolive, Ford Motor Company, Southern Company, Bristol Myers, and Columbia University. Prior to this position, Smith worked at Bankers Trust’s fixed income department and then moved to client service for commingled institutional accounts.

Smith received her bachelor’s degree from Smith College, where she majored in American studies, and her MBA from Fordham University, with a major in finance. She has served on several boards, including the Nonprofit Coordinating Committee of New York, U.S. Realty Company, Smith College Alumnae Finance Committee and Smith New York Board. She also has served in an advisory capacity to Fordham business education for many years, including her current role on the Gabelli School’s Advisory Board. Her community involvement includes serving as an associate of the Museum of Modern Art's Drawing and Print Department, attending N.Y.U.'s Institute of Fine Arts, serving as Smith College class president, and volunteering with New York Presbyterian Hospital.

Smith is married and has three children.