simply Smitty

My dad was called Smitty in the US Navy. When I came along, I was Li’l Smitty. Now it’s just Smitty. I am not trying to be cool by having a one-word name – although I am pretty cool.

I am and have always been simply…Smitty

My history

Smitty 1.0 | Jazz Singer

She can swing or smolder with the best.  –  The New York Times

For twenty years, I traveled around the globe making music. I produced two studio and one live album featuring new interpretations of the great music of the thirties and forties, ran bands from 4 to 16-pieces and went around the world four times. It was wonderful. And then it was finished. LISTEN:

Smitty 2.0 | Librarian

A rock-star librarian. – Meg Tilly

I ran a couple of libraries. I designed literacy programs. I founded an award-winning mobile initiative that took library services to marginalized people. I was named a 2014 Library Journal Mover and Shaker. I taught future library workers at a university. I was a widely sought-after public speaker. I built and maintained some awesome teams. It was wonderful. And then it was finished.

Smitty 3.0 | Communications Specialist

Something good. – You

Back to the microphone…and onto the Web. Telling Stories. Spoken. Written. Sung. Digitized. It doesn’t matter how. Just tell them!.