Ciara Smith-Roston

Mayor of Anniston, AL

Anniston, Alabama, United States

About

Mayor of Anniston | Public Governance Leader | MPA | JD Candidate Passionate about serving my community and advancing effective public policy. I bring years of experience in public governance and a commitment to transparent, impactful leadership. Currently pursuing a law degree to further enhance my ability to serve and lead with integrity.

Experience

  • City of Anniston (5 yrs 8 mos)
    • Mayor
      Nov 2025 - Present · 8 mos

    • City Council Member
      Nov 2020 - Nov 2025 · 5 yrs 1 mo

  • Admissions Coordinator at National HealthCare Corporation (NHC)
    Jul 2020 - Jun 2021 · 1 yr

  • Spelman College (Greater Atlanta Area)
    • Secretary of Student Affairs - Student Goverment Association
      May 2019 - Jul 2020 · 1 yr 3 mos

      - Serve as a liaison between the Dean of Students and a student body of over 2,000 students - Responsible for managing the relationship between the student body and dining service provider, Aramark - Oversees My Sister's Closet, a student-led initiative where gently worn or used clothing are provided at no charge to Spelman students experiencing financial difficulties

    • Social Justice Associate
      May 2018 - Jul 2020 · 2 yrs 3 mos

      - Established an impactful social policy advocacy experience for campus community through initiatives/programming - Increased understanding on the complexity and expansiveness of concerns related to the quality of domestic and global life experiences for women through structured training - Prepared to transition to role as Social Justice Advocate in pursuit of defining equality and equity for all people

    • Student Ambassador
      Jan 2018 - Jul 2020 · 2 yrs 7 mos

      - Represents Spelman College at various events and visit days throughout the year - Supports the Office of Admissions in recruiting prospective students and welcoming guests to campus - Provides an abundant amount of relevant and historical information to visitors, prospective students, and guests - Models good character and presents the positive spirit of Spelman College

  • Advancing Black Pathways Apprentice Program Participant at JPMorgan Chase & Co.
    Jun 2019 - Aug 2019 · 3 mos

    - Participated in the inaugural  six-week, full-time Advancing Black Pathways Apprentice Program focused on exposing students to hands-on experience, project-based curriculum and professional readiness - Completed 20 hours per week of career focused learning highlighting career mobility, personal branding, JPMC/financial education and building professional trajectory - Partnered with Chase Business Banking Small Business clients to solve, manage and execute on designated business problem - Utilized SCRUM framework to navigate and partner with team members on successfully completing and solving for Small Business focused project - Researched and identified both public and private sources that could be utilized to fund tuition for individuals attending trade schools and institutions that do not qualify for federal financial aid

  • Political Intern at U.S. House of Representatives
    Sep 2018 - Jan 2019 · 5 mos

    - Served as a Intern, Congressman Hank Johnson - Monitors and responds to all of the constituents in the 4th district of Georgia’s needs and concerns - Supports the District staff in the Veteran’s Association, Immigration, Government Assistance, and Public Policy areas - Improved management of highly classified documents and voicemails by researching alternative methods to increase efficiency