Stephanie M. Smith is a Democratic delegate representing District 45 in Baltimore City, Maryland House of Delegates. Born on May 20, 1981, in Virginia Beach, Virginia, she has served since 2019 and was re-elected for her second term. She lives in a multi-generational East Baltimore household with her husband, two young sons, and mother, and is a parent in Baltimore City Public Schools. Notable achievements include sponsoring over 30 pieces of legislation in four sessions, such as the CROWN Act prohibiting discrimination based on natural and protective hairstyles; receiving the "Very Important Professionals Successful by 40" award from The Daily Record in 2019; and current leadership roles as Parliamentarian for the Maryland House of Delegates, Chair of the Baltimore City Delegation , and Chair of the Education and Economic Development Subcommittee on the Appropriations Committee. She also serves on the board of the Maryland School for the Blind and holds positions on task forces like the Baltimore Convention and Tourism Redevelopment and Operating Authority Task Force and Baltimore Vacants Reinvestment Council .

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Hampton University, B.A. in political science ; University of Delaware, M.A. in urban affairs & public policy ; Howard University School of Law, J.D. . Admitted to the Maryland Bar in 2012.
• Political Experience: Elected Delegate in 2018 ; re-elected in 2022. Member, House Appropriations Committee . Prior roles include Legislative Counsel at Earthjustice , Assistant Director for Equity, Engagement and Communications in Baltimore City’s Department of Planning , and work in federal policy on public health, voting rights, affordable housing, and environmental justice. Community involvement includes boards for Green 2.0 and Redeemed Life Family Resource Center; past director of political empowerment for Greater Baltimore Leadership Association; and Elected Delegate to the 2024 Democratic Party National Convention.