Martisha Smith

Martisha Smith is an experienced professional in the field of social work and program management. Currently serving as the College Access Program Manager at College Forward since July 2011, Martisha oversees a team of approximately 10 full-time AmeriCorps State members and 5 work-study students, ensuring compliance with various organizational and university policies. Prior to this role, Martisha worked as a Family Case Manager at The Salvation Army, where responsibilities included case management for homeless families and maintaining statistical accountability. Additionally, as the Youth Services Coordinator at Communities in Schools of East Texas, Martisha coordinated services for at-risk high school students and served as a crucial liaison between different stakeholders. Martisha obtained a Bachelor's degree in Social Work from The University of Texas at Arlington.