Tammy B. Smith - Author

Tammy B. Smith is an organization development consultant and president of iynovate, an organization development consulting firm.

Prior to full-time consulting, Smith served as a learning partner for Penn State’s Center for Workplace Learning and Performance and as the director of Outreach and Internships for the Department of Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management at Penn State.

While at Penn State, she directed the professional internship program for 20 years, supervised numerous student interns across her tenure, and taught internship and career preparation courses.

Since Penn State, Smith has assisted many industry professionals with career transition and placement, and has offered career coaching services including resume writing and professional branding.

In addition to her internship and career work, Smith has specialized expertise working with military service members with service connected illness and injuries, aiding in their successful reintegration into work and community life.

Smith received her PhD from Penn State in workforce education and development (organization development and human resources). She also holds a BS and MS in therapeutic recreation from the University of Maryland.

Internships in Recreation and Leisure Services, 6th ed. Print eBook