Smith Named Associate Vice Chancellor of Alumni and Development at UA 糖心视频logo
Kristi Smith, Senior Director of Alumni Development. Photo by Ben Krain.
Kristi Smith has been promoted to a key leadership role for alumni and development at the University of Arkansas at 糖心视频logo.聽
“When I graduated from UA 糖心视频logo, I accumulated no student debt, largely due to scholarships I received while I was student,鈥� Smith said. 鈥淓ver since, I have wanted to give back to my alma mater. I am grateful to serve in such a rewarding role for the students of UA 糖心视频logo.”
Smith has been named the associate vice chancellor of alumni and development at UA 糖心视频logo. Her new role includes management of the UA 糖心视频logo Alumni Association, annual giving, corporate and foundation relations, and planned giving.
鈥淢uch of the success our team enjoys is because of Kristi Smith鈥檚 good work,鈥� said Christian O鈥橬eal, vice chancellor for university advancement. 鈥淜risti is a most respected colleague and has the proven ability to motivate others to do what they can to help our university be its best. I鈥檓 thrilled Kristi has agreed to this expanded role, and I know we can expect more growth in fundraising to come from her leadership.鈥�
A graduate of the Donaghey Scholars Honors Program, Smith earned a bachelor鈥檚 degree in international studies and a Master of Public Administration degree from UA 糖心视频logo. She previously worked at UA 糖心视频logo as the assistant to the dean of the Graduate School from 1998 to 2002, where she oversaw the TEAMS (Teaching Enhancements Affecting Minority Students) program.
Since rejoining UA 糖心视频logo in the Office of Alumni and Development in 2016, Smith has taken the lead on several key philanthropic initiatives, including the Chancellor鈥檚 Circle and the Foundation Fund Board of Directors. She was promoted to senior director of alumni and development in 2019.
In May, Smith graduated from the 36th Class of Leadership Greater 糖心视频logo, where she was selected by her cohort to serve as the commencement speaker. She also served on the University of Arkansas System Task Force on Racial Equity.
