- NSW Chapter Committee (2015 – present)
- NSW Chapter Chair Elect / Chair / Past Chair (2016 – 2021)
- Regional Conference Co-Convenor (2018)
- LEA Regional Chair Elect / Chair / Past Chair (2021 – current)
- LEA Regional Past Chair (2024 – current)
- Regional Day Out Convenor (2025)
Daniel Smith has been an influential and trusted leader within Learning Environments Australasia for more than a decade, contributing to the growth, stability, and strategic maturity of the organisation across both the New South Wales Chapter and the Regional level.
Since joining Learning Environments Australasia (LEA) in 2013, and joining the NSW Chapter Committee two years later, Daniel has embodied LEA’s values, collaboration, curiosity, professionalism, and generosity of spirit, through sustained service that has strengthened LEA’s organisational culture and enriched the experience of countless members.
As NSW Chapter Chair, Daniel championed an environment where diverse perspectives were welcomed, explored, and translated into meaningful action. His thoughtful and measured leadership style helped foster one of LEA’s most engaged Chapters, elevating the quality of local events, expanding relationships across the education and design sectors, and building a strong pipeline of emerging leaders through intentional mentoring and committee development.
Daniel’s impact was equally profound on the national stage. His Co-leadership of the 2018 Annual Regional Conference set new benchmarks for program curation, sector representation, and delegate experience, and is remembered as one of the organisation’s most cohesive and community building conferences.
His work ensured the conference not only delivered high calibre content, but also amplified the profile of LEA as Australasia’s leading voice in learning environments.
Importantly, Daniel’s advocacy led to a significant structural reform: recognising the considerable voluntary workload involved in delivering LEA conferences, he secured a permanent funding model to support future Co-Convenors’ attendance. This initiative reflected his long standing commitment to equity, fairness, and volunteer sustainability principles that have marked his service across every role.
Daniel has also contributed extensively to LEA’s ongoing organisational evolution, including governance refinement, Regional Council operations, the introduction of Chapter Honours, and the development of clearer membership pathways.
His strategic insight, combined with a collaborative and people centred approach, has helped position LEA for long term relevance and resilience.
Daniel’s contributions have left an enduring and positive legacy. LEA is proud to recognise his exceptional service, leadership, and vision through the awarding of Life Membership.
