Lana Smith

Lana Smith, PHR has over 30 years of experience in Human Resources. Lana is currently the Director of Human Resources at Ashe Memorial Hospital, where they lead the HR department and is responsible for employee engagement, talent management, and strategic planning. Prior to this, Lana worked as a Human Resources Business Partner at Novant Health, providing consulting and support services to over 80 leaders. Lana also served as the Director of Human Resources at Davis Regional Medical Center and Carolina Rehab, where they managed recruitment, employee relations, and training. Lana has a strong background in HR leadership, having served as the Human Resources Director at Thorlo, Inc. and Lowe's Home Improvement. Lana started their career at Food Lion, where they worked as a Store Auditor and Training Program Manager, overseeing compliance and training initiatives. Throughout their career, Lana has consistently demonstrated their ability to drive organizational success through effective HR strategies and practices.

Lana Smith, PHR has a strong educational background in management and human resources. Lana obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Administrative Management from Gardner-Webb University in the years 1987 to 1991. Following this, Lana pursued a Master of Science (MS) degree in Organizational Management from Pfeiffer University, completing their studies from 1998 to 2000.

In addition to their educational achievements, Lana also holds a Professional in Human Resources certification from the Human Resources Certification Institute. The exact date of obtaining this certification is not provided.