Brief Bio of Elizabeth Smith

Elizabeth Smith is currently the Director of Marketing and Public Relations at Big Apple Greeter, New York's volunteer-based welcoming committee. In ten years, Big Apple Greeter has personally welcomed over 40,000 visitors to New York City. The primary purpose of the organization is to work with media from around the world to improve the image of New York City. She also develops programs and partnerships with other New York agencies to create meaningful opportunities for New Yorkers to promote their hometown. Prior to joining Big Apple Greeter, she encouraged students to study, travel and work the world with her clients, primarily Council Travel, the British Tourist Authority and Amtrak. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor's Degree in Cultural Anthropology, she received her Master's from NYU's Robert C. Preston Centre for Hospitality, Tourism and Travel Administration with a concentration in Destination Marketing. She resides in New York City. 

She can be reached at (212) 669-8198, or esmith@bigapplegreeter.org