About Us

Shennetta Smith is the founder and Chief Executive Operator of Diamonds in The Rough Foundation Inc. An organization that help women and their children to move into the next phase of living without abuse. Ms. Smith is a mother of four children and the co-author of I AM Beautiful: The Evolution of Beauty. She has severed as a Director on the Salishan Association Board since 2017, and is currently serving as a Board Commissioner for the Tacoma Housing Authority. Her educational journey began at Clover Park Technical College where she obtained her certificate as a Chemical Dependency Specialist and her AA degree in Human Services. Continuing her education, Shennetta decided to complete her Bachelor's Degree at Evergreen State College-Tacoma in the emphasis on Psychology. 

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