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Professor Joey Smith is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Finance and Economics at the Mason School and incoming Executive Director of the Boehly Center. Joey entered academia after serving as an Air Force JAG for 8 years followed by corporate finance roles at Walmart Inc in Bentonville, AR. He is completing his DBA in Finance from the University of Florida and holds an LLM in Securities and Financial Regulation from Georgetown University Law Center, MBA from Dartmouth College’s Tuck School of Business, JD from William & Mary Law School, and a BS in Mathematical Economics from Hampden-Sydney College. He is also a CFA charter holder.

For the past year, Joey has served as the faculty liaison for the Howard J. Busbee Finance Academy and assisted with the Boehly Center’s Financial Literacy Program.

Joey will transition into the role beginning Summer 2022.

In this role, Morgan's primary focus is to enhance and expand the Boehly Center's strategic engagement with our external constituencies, our alumni and those who employ them. Morgan partners with the Cohen Career Center, employers, and alumni industry leaders to work with our talented students on discovering challenging and rewarding career opportunities in finance and the financial services industry.

While a student at William & Mary, Morgan was a member of the women's lacrosse team and Pi Beta Phi. Prior to returning to her alma mater, she received her Master's in Sports Marketing and spent 10 years in project management, event production, relationship cultivation, marketing, hospitality and development in nonprofit organizations.

Morgan joined the Boehly Team in June 2019.

Dannita serves as the students' point of contact for academic advising and counseling, industry education and exploration, and overall career readiness. Dannita works closely with W&M finance faculty, the BBA Undergraduate office, and Cohen Career Center to ensure students receive holistic academic support.

Dannita joined the Boehly Team in February 2021.

Dezire is a recent graduate of Virginia Tech (Class of 2018). She is originally from the Hampton Roads area, specifically the City of Newport News, where she spent the bulk of her life before transitioning to the Blacksburg area. Dezire shared, “Now that I am transitioning back to my hometown, I have the fortunate opportunity of joining the Mason community and working alongside you all!” Dezire is a lover of all things nature (except for bugs, my Achilles heel) and much enjoy hiking during my downtime. When she is not hiking, you are likely to find her playing my favorite video games, watching anime, and spending quality time with family and friends.

Dezire joined the Boehly Team in May 2021.