In January 2019, Smith joined the TSU Athletics Department where she began working as an Assistant Athletic Trainer. She primarily works with the baseball, football and men’s track & field programs.

Smith completed her undergraduate studies at Texas State University and earned a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training in 2014. Smith immediately entered the workforce upon graduating from Texas State and served as an athletic trainer at various high schools in the Austin and Houston areas. She eventually matriculated to Texas Southern and while serving as an integral part in the success of the department and teams, Smith completed a Master’s of Education degree from Texas Southern University in 2021. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D at the University of Houston.

In addition to her duties as an Athletic Trainer, she serves as an Adjunct Professor in Athletic Training for the Department of Health, Kinesiology & Sport Studies at TSU.

Smith is licensed in Texas and certified nationally through the Board of Certification as an Athletic Trainer. Additionally she is CPR/AED certified and also obtained the corrective exercise specialist and performance enhancement specialist certifications.

She is happily married to her husband Earl, and they serve in ministry together by working with college students throughout the Houston area.