smith & beta was founded in 2012 with a lofty mission: design the most impactful workplace education and evolution programs imaginable. We're committed to changing opinion about training through innovative, hands-on, connected-to-work programming that matters.
Allison is the founder of smith & beta and Giide. She held roles as Director of Digital Development at Goodby, Silverstein & Partners and CP+B, and is over-the-top passionate about redefining workplace learning and all things talent transformation.
Catherine specializes in building products, services, and programs that align strategic vision with effective execution. For the past decade she has focused on helping organizations like UST, Accenture, Microsoft, and Ogilvy unlock human potential, promote well-being, and build resilience amid an evolving workforce landscape.
Diane has dedicated her career to advertising and communications, holding key roles such as Chief People Officer, Global Chief Learning Officer, and Executive Director of Client Services at agencies such as Ketchum, Marina Maher Communications and Ogilvy & Mather. Her expertise lies in organizational development, change management, and cultural transformation.
Lori Kent, Ed.D. (Columbia University's Teachers College), is an adult education expert specializing in the design of engaging and practical content. With over a decade of experience in enterprise education projects with smith & beta, she has taught visual arts, critical viewing, and creativity to diverse audiences. Her contributions ensure that programs meet the developmental and psychological needs of learners, fostering a shift towards more positive, inspired, and future-focused work.
Our network is a team of practitioners from startups, agencies, and esteemed institutions, large and small. We co-create learning experiences with our notable group of experts.
