Sha'worne Smith has spent the past two decades championing recovery-oriented, person-centered services in New York City's supportive housing sector. As a Program Director for Community Access, Sha'worne currently oversees the daily operation for the agency's largest supportive housing program focusing on mental health, advocacy and community building. Sha'worne's work emphasizes racial equality in housing, creating an inclusive environment that respects the dignity and autonomy of every tenant. She specializes in mediation/crisis-intervention and building a high-performing multidisciplinary