Phoebe Smith, founder of Restorative Practices Integration Associates, is a seasoned educator, mediator, and consultant who has dedicated her career to helping organizations and academic communities thrive through equity-centered, relationship-based practices. With nearly two decades of experience as a teacher and two advanced degrees in public health and education, Phoebe brings a rare blend of compassion, expertise, and strategy to her work. Her approach is grounded in restorative practices that transform conflict, strengthen trust, and build cultures where belonging is not only possible, but prioritized.

Through her consulting, coaching, and training services, Phoebe partners with executive leaders, educators, and teams to create environments where people feel seen, valued, and supported. She equips leaders with practical tools to build inclusive and psychologically safe workplaces, guides schools in integrating restorative justice to better serve youth and families, and facilitates healing conversations that resolve conflict while fostering connection. Every service she offers is designed to move communities from surface-level solutions to deep, sustainable change rooted in equity and shared humanity.

Clients describe Phoebe’s work as a “game changer,” citing her ability to inspire, heal, and bring people together in ways that feel transformative and lasting. Whether guiding a school district through restorative implementation, coaching leaders on inclusive practices, or mediating sensitive workplace challenges, she creates brave spaces where all voices are heard and differences become strengths. Her mission is simple yet powerful: to help organizations and schools excel by cultivating cultures where people can show up fully, work collaboratively, and experience a profound sense of belonging.