Joseph Scott Smith (October 21, 1948 — February 4, 1995)[1] was a gay rights activist best known for his romantic relationship with Harvey Milk, for whom he was a campaign manager.

[2] Harvey Milk and Scott Smith were engaged in a romantic relationship for 7 years.

Smith was well known for orchestrating the Coors boycott and putting Milk at the forefront of the issue, creating one of the first public displays of power by the gay community.

After being discharged from the United States Navy, Milk spent many hours taking pictures.

[2] Family and friends of Smith wanted his life to be honored by donating to his favorite charities; the Salvation Army, San Francisco's AIDS Foundation and the Women's Cancer Resource Center in Oakland.