06/16/2026
✨ Team Spotlight: La’Keela Smith ✨
Director of Creative Arts & Youth Development/Education
Since 2022, La’Keela Smith has been an integral part of the Mixed Behavior Foundation family, helping shape the creative vision of our organization while empowering young people through art, storytelling, and self-expression.
A gifted photographer, visual storyteller, mentor, and community advocate, La’Keela’s impact extends far beyond the camera. Through her work, she creates opportunities for young people to build confidence, discover their voice, and see themselves reflected in powerful and meaningful ways.
From I Choose ME: Love Thyself and Project HEAVY to Dear Oakland, A Love Letter to Black Women and numerous community-centered initiatives, La’Keela has consistently shown up with creativity, compassion, and a deep commitment to uplifting others. Her ability to capture authentic moments and transform stories into lasting images has helped bring our mission to life time and time again.
Recognized as one of the Bay Area’s rising creative voices, La’Keela continues to use her talents to inspire, empower, and strengthen the communities we serve. Whether she’s behind the lens, mentoring youth, supporting a project, or helping execute a vision, she leads with excellence, authenticity, and heart.
Her work reminds us that creativity is more than art it’s a pathway to healing, connection, confidence, and transformation.
Thank you, La'Keela C Smith La’Keela Smith | Bay Area Photographer for your leadership, dedication, and unwavering commitment to Mixed Behavior Foundation and the young people we serve. Your impact is felt far beyond the images you capture.
💛 We appreciate you. We celebrate you. We honor your contribution to our mission.
