Joelle Smith

Joelle Smith is the President of First Advantage, where she leads the product, data, technology, and go-to-market teams. She is known for driving transformative growth through AI, automation, and a sharp focus on customer experience. Colleagues describe her as a visionary leader, a great motivator, and an excellent communicator who is adept at solving customer problems.

Originally a marine science major, Joelle pivoted to a prominent career in technology. Outside of her executive role, she is passionate about career agility and mentorship, often sharing lessons from her own unconventional journey. She enjoys gardening, finding a parallel between growing vegetables and cultivating innovative tech solutions.

Interesting fact: Joelles personal motto could be "growing things, " as she is equally passionate about growing tech solutions and growing vegetables in her garden.