Dr. Macie Smith, The Social Gerontologist

She is a Licensed Gerontology Social Worker and an award-winning Alzheimer's and Dementia educator and author with over 20 years of experience working with aging and vulnerable populations. She is the immediate past State President of the National Association of Social Workers. In addition, Dr. Smith is a Professor at the University of South Carolina, Benedict College and a Professor/Subject Matte

r Expert at the University of Phoenix; focusing in the areas of social work, social sciences, and public health. Dr. Smith is the owner of Diversified Training Consultants Group, a Geriatric Care Management Group, and the author of A Dementia Caregiver's Guide to Care.

​She has appeared in several editions of Faculty Matters Magazine for her continued contributions in the academic areas of teaching, discovery, integration, and application. She conducts research, develops programs, conducts program evaluations, and facilitates professional development education and training opportunities in the areas of ​mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer's/Dementia capable care, family caregiving, healthy aging, senior care, self-care, women empowerment, and leadership. Her focus is coordinating quality care within aging and underserved communities. Because of Dr. Smith's continued advocacy efforts, she was awarded the Post & Courier's Golden Pen Award for her editorial on senior care in long-term care during the pandemic.