Ron C. Smith

Dr. Ron C. Smith is Vice President of Philanthropy at Salesforce and brings more than 25 years of experience in the education, philanthropy, and youth professional development fields. Ron has overseen $225 million in philanthropic investments and directs strategic giving for the Salesforce Foundation, while leading a global grantmaking team to propel the Foundation’s vision of education and economic opportunity for all. Dr. Smith was named on the AfroTech Future 50 list honoring Black rising titans in tech. He is celebrated as a Corporate Catalyst pushing toward a more inclusive, diverse