Candis Watts Smith

Candis Watts Smith

Candis Watts Smith is an educator, author, speaker, and a dreamer of a more equitable society. She is an Associate Professor of Political Science and African American Studies at Penn State University and has authored/ co-authored four inspiring books. She is an expert in how race and ethnicity shape American politics, diversity issues, and access to resources that ought to be distributed equitably. She applies her knowledge to speak to issues that influence real people and to make real change.