27 Jan Anderson Smith
Anderson Smith
Hello! This is my story.
Dr. Anderson Smith received his Ph.D. in English education from Columbia University. He has taught creative writing in both medium and maximum-security prisons in New York. He is also the Chief Impact Officer for Bookclubz and serves on the Board of Directors for the Justice Arts Coalition. Anderson supports book clubs from multiple disciplines with the spirit of cultivating caring communities that explore identity and language.
Anderson has a strong commitment to social justice, equity, and inclusion while supporting ways to question and change inequitable society norms. His research interests align with self-reflection and resilience that emerge through active participation in a book club community.
Pronouns: he/him/his
My Education
Columbia University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD (2020)
Columbia University
Master of Philosophy (2020)
Columbia University
Master of Education, Teaching of English (2018)
My Experience
The Justice Arts Coalition
Board Member
Rehabilitation Through The Arts
Teaching Artist
Center for Justice at Columbia University
Beyond the Bars Fellow