Riana Smith has been a leader on the Campus of Clark Atlanta University since she started her matriculation. You may know her as the founder of Femdelacreme, a mentoring program geared toward pairing upperclassmen women with underclassmen to help guide them through their time at Clark Atlanta University. Not only is she a leader, but she is also a kind-hearted and genuine person who is really keen on volunteering in her community. Read more about Ms. Smith below.
Name: Riana Smith
Hometown: Inkster, MI
Major: Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing
IG/Twitter: @_rianamaree
What inspires you? “What inspires me is having the ability to be a positive presence in someone else’s life and getting to witness all of their achievements.”
One thing you cant leave the house without? “I can’t leave the house without my cellphone. It literally has my entire life in it.”
Short-term goals: “My short-term goal is to graduate with honors and a job offer.”
Long-term goals: “My long-term goal is to help break the barriers in Corporate America for black women by becoming a leader of one of the country’s top companies, while also mentoring and empowering young women through Femdelacreme Mentoring Program.”
Favorite quote: “God’s delay is not God’s denial.”
Favorite food: Chinese
Favorite color: Pink
Hobbies: Volunteering, Reading, Journaling, and Dancing
Favorite hangout spot: any restaurant
Why CAU? “I chose CAU because of an academic scholarship, but I stayed because this university has helped transform me into the woman I always wanted to become. It educated me on my history and has allowed me to have so many opportunities.”
Organizations on campus? Founder of Femdelacreme Mentoring Program, Miss 1994 of the Collegiate 100 Court, Resident Assistant, and member of the Isabella T. Jenkins Honors Program.
One piece of advice: “This is the time where you will experience the best moments of your life and the worst. There will be times where you want quit, but you have to remember to never give up. Believe in yourself and know that whatever God has planned for you (even if you do not see it for yourself) will happen. Just have faith and go hard in everything that you do!”