asia smith is the Program Director of AFSC’s Chicago Peace Building program. She was born and raised in Southern Florida and now calls Chicago her home. She graduated with a B.A in Anthropology and Sociology from Kalamazoo College. When she moved to Chicago, asia got involved in grassroots anti-surveillance organizing and Black Queer youth work, formulating a localized community.

As a proponent for life-affirming practices, asia believes deeply in Transformative Justice and mutual aid work. When she isn’t busy engaging in organizing, asia loves trying out new food spots in Chicago and spending quality time with loved ones.