Dr. Ryan J. Smith Shares Vision of Radical Love and Community at Mount St. Mary’s Commencement
St. Joseph Center President and CEO Dr. Ryan J. Smith delivered the keynote address at Mount Saint Mary’s University’s 2025 commencement, reflecting on radical love, community, and the responsibility to create meaningful change.
St. Joseph Center President and CEO Dr. Ryan J. Smith joined Mount Saint Mary’s University’s Class of 2025 as a keynote speaker at its commencement ceremony at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.
In his remarks, Dr. Smith reflected on radical love as a guiding principle for leadership, service, and community. Drawing from his own experiences, he encouraged graduates to consider how compassion, connection, and a commitment to others can shape the way they move through the world.
His address centered on the role individuals can play in strengthening their communities and creating meaningful change, carrying forward values that also guide St. Joseph Center’s work across Los Angeles.
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