T. Dwayne Smith, Sr. is President & CEO of Teen-Train, Inc. Certified Domestic Violence Advocate & Certified Life Coach that was born and raised on the West side of Chicago and had to learn endurance and perseverance after the death of his parents as a pre-teen.

Tarvies’ professional work experience includes the following: Supervisory, Program-Management, Social Worker with the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), Prevention Specialist, Youth Development Specialist, Motivational Speakers, Author, Mentor, Academic/Career Counselor, Domestic Violence Advocate/Counselor, Community and Family Counselor, Life Coach, Substance Abuse, and Professional School Counselor. Tarvies is the President & CEO of Teen-Train, Inc. which is a Not-For Profit, 501c3 Organization with emphasis on the following services: Academic Enrichment, Career Education, Mentoring Services, Youth & Leadership Development.