The Council

Mr. Craig Smith

Mr. Craig Smith is currently Political Strategist, Principle at Pen Schoen Berland and Associates, Former Political Advisor to President Clinton. Craig Smith extensive background includes several positions in the White House, serving as Assistant to President Clinton and White House Political Director, coordinating the political activities of President Clinton and the First Lady. Craig also served as Co-Executive Director of the 53rd Presidential Inaugural.  Most recently, he served as the Campaign Director and Senior Advisor for Senator Lieberman's presidential campaign. Internationally, Craig has been directly involved in political campaigns across Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean. Craig Smith received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Public Administration from the University of Arkansas in 1980, with an emphasis in the field of economics, and a Juris Doctorate in 1982 from the same institution.