MEET THE FOUNDER & VISIONARY LEADER
Marla Smith-Brown
Workforce Development Strategist
With more than 25 years of leadership in workforce development, nonprofit management, and institutional strategy, Marla has led large-scale workforce initiatives serving justice-involved individuals, opportunity youth, and economically disadvantaged communities.
Her expertise includes:
• Federal workforce grant implementation
• Evidence-based curriculum design
• Employer engagement strategy
• Workforce compliance alignment
• Board and executive leadership
Marla’s approach combines systems thinking with human-centered design — ensuring that training programs produce measurable outcomes and sustainable results.
TESTIMONIALS
“The Day One Ready curriculum transformed the way our participants enter the workforce. Employers immediately noticed the difference.” — Workforce Program Director
“KISMET helped us align our training with real employer expectations. The curriculum was structured, practical, and immediately impactful.” — Community College Administrator
“Marla brings both strategic insight and operational precision. Her workforce expertise is unmatched.” — Executive Director, Nonprofit Organization
DO YOU NEED TO CONTACT US?
KISMET Workforce Solutions • 6584 Poplar Ave Floor 2 • Memphis, TN 38138 • Phone: (901) 247-7248