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Professor Rick Smith brings a practice orientation to leveraging research as a means to help address global human capital development challenges. He serves as the faculty director of the HCD Lab and spearheads its research agenda and thematic programming. The core team also includes faculty members, researchers, and graduate student fellows who come from various disciplines at Johns Hopkins University. 


Affiliated faculty

The HCD Lab is comprised of faculty members from across Johns Hopkins University as well as leading institutions and organizations, united in their commitment to building a thriving, equitable workforce in an increasingly complex environment.


Student Fellows

The HCD Lab is pleased to host a diverse group of graduate students who provide critical support to our research and outreach initiatives.