Spencer Smith

Spencer Smith is the Administrative Associate at the Rural Education Action Program (REAP) at Stanford Center on China’s Economy and Institutions (SCCEI). He graduated magna cum laude from the University of Oregon in 2023 and holds a B.S. with honors in Political Science and Ethnic Studies. Prior to joining SCCEI, Spencer held several positions at the University of Oregon where he worked to enhance administrative processes, research operations, and academic programs at both the School of Law and the Lyllye Reynolds-Parker Black Cultural Center. His academic and professional experiences instilled in him a deep interest in participatory action research, cross-cultural collaboration, and project management, which led him to join REAP in the fall of 2024. While at SCCEI, Spencer will be working on a variety of projects that facilitate the administration of REAP’s research and programs.