Habitat Broward’s Marcia Barry-Smith Receives Inclusive Economic Opportunity Award from United Nations Association of Broward County

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (October 26, 2017) – Marcia Barry-Smith, Director of Community Outreach and Program Services at Habitat for Humanity of Broward, has received the Inclusive Economic Opportunity Award from the Broward County Chapter of the United Nations Association of the United States of America (UNA-USA).

Barry-Smith recently received the award at the 72^nd United Nations Day Scholarship and Awards Luncheon at the Signature Grand.

The Broward County Chapter of UNA-USA is a membership organization dedicated to educate, inspire and mobilize Americans to support the principals and vital works of the United Nations. Through its chapters and programs, the organization raises funds, recruits, engages and retains members around the country.

“On behalf of our board, staff, families and volunteers, we extend our warmest congratulations to Marcia on her award,” said Nancy Robin, Habitat Broward’s Executive Director and CEO. “It is so well deserved.”

Barry-Smith’s career includes over 25 years of banking experience, serving most recently as the Senior Vice President of BankAtlantic.

Additionally, she is highly regarded as an expert in community development around the nation. Her nationally acclaimed program Homeless to Homeowner has placed hundreds of former homeless families into homeownership, empowering them to reach for independence and financial fitness.

Barry-Smith serves on numerous boards including the Broward County Housing Council and the Lauderhill Local Affordable Housing Committee.

 A Lauderhill resident, she received a bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of Toronto. 

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