About Us

SMILE consortium is independent open source member based community committed to improving the learning practices for students globally especially in underserved communities by leveraging the benefits of innovative mobile technology.

The consortium focuses on development and deployment of technology, training and induction of pedagogies that prepare students with 21st century skills and research related projects.

Board Members

Our Board members are involved with the organization at different levels. The Board’s responsibilities includes advising the executive team, support and evaluate the organization’s progress in alignment with its strategic goals , guide the organization’s road map, monitor and strengthen programs and services, guide in securing financial resources, protect assets and advise on strategic initiatives, ensure legal and ethical integrity and enhance the organization’s public standing.

If you are interested in learning how to join our board of directors email us info@smilec.org

  • Dr. Paul Kim - Founder, President & Technology  in Education Research Working Group Chair
  • Tonya Brilon - Founder, Acting Executive Director, Secrectary & Treasurer, Commercial Opportunity Working Group Chair
  • Neha Taleja - Founder, Director of Gov't and Community Partnership, Grants and Pilots Working Group Chair
  • David J. Kordsmeier - Founder, CTO & SMILE Open Source WG Chair

Our Team

The board of directors of SMILE consortium advises and oversees the executive team. The executive team leads the project management committees, research and development team, business development team and marketing and communications team in the organization.

These teams consist of volunteers from different member organizations. For specific inquiries related to any of these areas contact:

  • Membership: membership@smilec.org
  • Academic Research: research@smilec.org
  • Open Source Development: oss@smilec.org
  • Marketing and communications: media@smilec.org
  • Partnerships & Pilots: partnership@smilec.org