SYRACUSE, NY, June 26, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Anne Marie Smith has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Currently serving as the development director at The Reading League—a nonprofit organization that advances the awareness, understanding and use of evidence-aligned reading instruction—Ms. Smith has established an accomplished philanthropy and financial management career. She is responsible for all aspects of philanthropy within the organization, including managing the annual campaign targeted at individual donors, corporate giving, family foundations and grants. She has demonstrated exceptional success in fundraising strategy and board governance, contributing significantly to a philanthropic program and securing over $5 million in new funding.

Before joining The Reading League, Ms. Smith was the director of advancement services at Onondaga Community College. During her tenure, she played a pivotal role in enhancing the college's fundraising efforts and advancing its mission through strategic financial planning. Her previous experience as an assistant controller at the same institution further honed her skills in impactful budgetary management.

Earlier in her career, Ms. Smith was a client service director at Robert Half Management Resources, where she gained valuable insights into client relations and financial systems analysis. Her foundational positions include serving as a staff accountant at Visiting Nurse Service of Rochester and Monroe County Inc. and as an in-charge accountant at DeJoy Knauf & Blood LLP. She also spent four years working in sourcing and finance at Welch Allyn, where she nurtured her talents in financial operations and information technology.

Academically, Ms. Smith earned a Master of Science in accounting, graduating summa cum laude from Nazareth University in 2011. In 2010, she graduated cum laude from the same institution with a Bachelor of Science in accounting. Her education provided her with a comprehensive understanding of business operations and best practices, enhancing her ability to translate financial data into meaningful narratives and establish successful investment partnerships.

Ms. Smith's ongoing commitment to professional development at The Reading League is evident through her certification as a fundraising executive, obtained in 2024. Additionally, she is an active member of the Central New York chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, where she engages with peers to enhance her skills and knowledge.

Ms. Smith is also deeply involved in civic activities in the community. She has served as board treasurer for YMCA-WEIU since 2023 and has been a member of the finance committee at St. Mary's Church from 2019 to 2022 and the development committee for Cameron Communities from 2013 to 2016. Her commitment to community service is further exemplified by her role on the board of directors for Cayuga Centers from 2017 to 2022 and her volunteer work with the Seward House Museum in Auburn, New York.

In her personal life, Ms. Smith cherishes time with her two young children and the deep, enduring connection she shares with her extended family. She credits her parents for instilling a sense of purpose, resilience and compassion that guides her work. Her husband, Robert, is her steady partner in every sense, offering strength, humor and unwavering belief in her goals, while her siblings have been her first friends, lifelong cheerleaders and grounding voices. Their love and support form the foundation that allows her to lead with heart and give to her work and community.

Ms. Smith is immensely grateful to have had strong female business mentors in Dr. Maria Murray, the founder and chief executive officer of The Reading League, Sarah Gaffney, vice president of enrollment at Onondaga Community College, and Dr. Amy Kremenek, president of Tompkins Cortland Community College. Having benefited from their expertise in leadership training and developmental support, she aims to utilize her skills, experience and passion to create lasting change through education.

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