Elder Diahann Smith 

 

Elder Diahann Smith is a seasoned Human Resources executive, transformational leader, facilitator, and speaker with more than 25 years of experience cultivating talent, strengthening leaders, and advancing individual and organizational growth.

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As Senior Vice President, Human Resources for National Cooperative Bank, N.A., Diahann has built a career centered on people and their growth. Her work encompasses human capital strategy, talent and career management, leadership development, and the design and facilitation of programs that strengthen individual and organizational effectiveness. Throughout her career, she has gained a deep appreciation for the connection between our values, beliefs, gifts, skills, and passions—and the role alignment plays in how we lead, serve, and experience purpose and fulfillment.

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A certified Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI®) and Everything DiSC® practitioner, Diahann brings a unique perspective to leadership and personal growth by integrating principles of self-awareness, human behavior, and intentional growth. She is passionate about helping individuals better understand how they are uniquely wired, recognize and cultivate their gifts, and make purposeful choices about how they show up in their lives, careers, and communities.

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Diahann’s commitment to equipping others extends beyond her professional career in ministry and community service. She serves as a licensed Elder at The Gathering at Forestville under the leadership of Bishop Donald A. Wright. The intersection of her professional experience, faith, and commitment to people shapes her integrated approach to leadership and her desire to help others live, lead, and serve with greater purpose and intentionality.