Linda Smith

Linda W. Smith is the executive vice president of the ICEJ USA, assuming the position in May 2025. Previously she served as executive vice president for National Religious Broadcasters (NRB); president of the D. James Kennedy Center for Christian Statesmanship; chief of the office of public affairs for the Federal Bureau of Prisons; and chief of staff for the US Parole Commission.

Her love for Israel began at a young age, growing up in a pro-Israel church and blessed by a mother who was a strong supporter of the Jewish people and the nation of Israel.

Linda’s involvement with ICEJ began when she met Dr. Susan Michael. Recognizing her strong support for Israel, Susan later asked Linda to be part of the original Steering Committee for American Christian Leaders for Israel. Supporting Israel and the Jewish people have long been a passion for Linda. When Susan asked her to join the ICEJ USA team, she knew that was God’s next plan for her life. She is humbled to be working with ICEJ USA to help fulfill their important mission and is honored to be part of the tremendous ICEJ USA team.

Her faith guides every aspect of her professional life, realizing that all work is in service to the Lord and must be accomplished with excellence and informed by a biblical worldview.

Linda received a Doctor of Philosophy from the John Wesley School of Leadership at Carolina University. She received a doctorate in Public Administration from the University of Southern California. She holds a master’s degree in public administration from the same school and a second master’s degree and a Bachelor of Arts from West Virginia University. She is a member of the steering committee for American Christian Leaders for Israel (ACLI) and a member of the advisory board for the D. James Kennedy Center for Christian Statesmanship.