Melvin Lewis Smith Jr

Adjunct Instructor

Seattle Central College

Melvin L. Smith Jr., MPH, is a mission-driven educator, program strategist, and Ph.D. student in Instructional Systems and Workforce Development. With a professional foundation rooted in integrity, empowerment, and transparency, Melvin has led workforce development initiatives across higher education and healthcare. His work includes creating a Health IT Certificate Program, launching provider training initiatives, and developing internal career mobility models. Melvin brings over a decade of healthcare industry experience covering a myriad of roles in the academic, administrative, research, and advocacy sectors. Whether developing mentorship frameworks, serving on advisory boards, or connecting employer engagement to academic programming, he approaches each initiative with a community-first mindset. His work reflects a deep commitment to cultivating ecosystems where learners thrive and grow in organizations that serve as anchors in their pursuit of access opportunities.