Stephanie Smith

Stephanie M. Smith was just re-elected to serve her second term in the Maryland House of Delegates where she represents Baltimore City's 45th State Legislative District. She also chairs the Baltimore City House Delegation to the Maryland General Assembly. A Member of the House Appropriations Committee, Stephanie Chairs the Education and Economic Development Subcommittee and sits on the Capital Subcommittee. Stephanie has successfully passed over two dozen laws addressing public safety, economic justice and education. Stephanie served as the primary sponsor of the CROWN Act which prohibits discrimination of natural and protective hairstyles. By day, Stephanie serves as an Assistant Director for Equity, Engagement and Communications in the City of Baltimore’s Department of Planning.

Prior to joining the General Assembly, Stephanie worked in the federal policy arena as a staffer and lobbyist advancing public health, voting rights, affordable housing and environmental justice for the most vulnerable communities. Active in the Baltimore community, Stephanie has served on a host of Baltimore nonprofit boards and currently serves on the board for the Maryland School for the Blind (MSB). Stephanie is a proud graduate of Hampton University (BA), University of Delaware (MA), and Howard University School of Law (JD). She is a Member of the Maryland bar. Stephanie lives with her husband, two young sons, and mother in East Baltimore.