About

Bryan Smith is an Economic Development Program Manager for the City of Phoenix, specializing in growing the City’s office sector and entrepreneurship ecosystem. With over a decade supporting Arizona’s economic development across local government and nonprofits, he has a broad range of experience including business attraction, workforce development, research, community engagement, government affairs, and grant management roles. Previously, Bryan managed business attraction and workforce development initiatives for the City of Mesa, launching their first comprehensive workforce strategy. He has also held roles at Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona and the Greater Phoenix Economic Council, leading economic development and workforce initiatives. Bryan holds a Master’s in Urban and Environmental Planning and a Bachelor’s in Sustainability from Arizona State University. He is actively involved in the Arizona Association for Economic Development and the Arizona Asian Chamber of Commerce. He has held past leadership roles in organizations promoting economic inclusion and civic engagement across Arizona.