Jazzy Smith
Executive Director
Jazzy Smith is the Executive Director of KEEN New York, where she leads the organization’s work to expand access to free, inclusive sports and recreation programs for young people with disabilities across New York City. She began her career as a special education teacher at an alternative high school in Chicago, an experience that continues to shape her commitment to equity and accessibility.
A nonprofit leader, strategist, and community builder with more than a decade of experience, Jazzy has worked across education, youth development, public service, technology, and the arts. She brings expertise in program design, operations, fundraising, data systems, and community partnerships. Jazzy also serves on the board of OpenStreetMap US and is a writer and filmmaker. She holds a Master of Education in Special Education from Dominican University and an MFA in Writing from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. She lives in and loves Brooklyn.
