Dr. Leta D. Smith
In a publication released by the State of New Jersey Office of Child Advocate, Youth Safer and Receiving Improved Treatment:
"NJ Office of Child Advocate, The Department of Children and Families and the Child Advocate jointly selected an independent expert, Leta Smith, Ph.D. The monitor...has been instrumental in shepherding reform efforts throughout the...organization. Through
collaborative efforts with all parties, the monitor has acted as a catalyst for change at the program and continues to guide reform and monitor progress. The facility also recently earned accreditation from the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), a significant step for (a corporation), which faced significant challenges..."
Vision Quest National Corporation President:
"As a result of Dr. Smith's efforts and her consistent unyielding commitment to excellence, we were able to overcome significant obstacles and improve our service delivery in New Jersey...Sometimes tough, and always brutally honest, Dr. Smith committed herself to our program's success and did so not as a distant observer or casual critic, but on-site of our programs as a regular and integral part of our team...Even though her scope of engagement was limited to our New Jersey program, I was able to utilize the observations she made and the advice that she offered (regarding proper care and treatment of troubled teens) to affect positive changes in our other programs nationwide...I would strongly endorse Dr. Smith to any program truly desiring positive program changes..."
Fred Cohen, LLM, Law Professor, Academic Leader, Author, Editor, Monitor:
“I have worked with Dr. Smith on numerous major initiatives over the years and would without reservation recommend Dr. Smith as an expert monitor or consultant. She has worked as an executive administrator in all three branches of government as well as in the private and not-for-profit sectors, and is highly experienced and skillful identifying issues and moving deftly between strategic vision and details to achieve needed and lasting change in the justice system and beyond. She is smart, hardworking and you would be fortunate if she worked for you!
Endorsements of Dr. Leta D. Smith
