Colby Smith has extensive experience in vocational rehabilitation and support services, highlighted by a current role as an Extended Employment Support Services Intern at Avivo since October 2014, where collaboration with employment specialists facilitates job skills training for participants with disabilities. Previous positions include internships at Inver Hills Community College, where Colby co-created Disability Handbooks, and Minnesota State Vocational Rehabilitation Services, focusing on eligibility assessments for rehabilitation services. Additional experience includes a practicum at Courage Center, mentoring at Seward Community Support Program, and serving as a peer mentor at Metropolitan Center for Independent Living. Colby holds a Master's in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling from St. Cloud State University and a BS in Psychology from Augsburg College.