Michael Smith was named president of The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars in December 2004. The Washington Center provides an integrated academic and work experience – for college credit – that prepares students for lives of leadership, civic engagement and professional achievement. Mike joined The Washington Center in 1976 when a staff of six served 300 students from 30 colleges, annually. Today, The Washington Center serves over 2,000 students, annually, from the U.S. and 28 countries, with a staff of 80.






