Kelly Smith

Kelly Smith has a diverse background in community engagement and education, currently serving as the Volunteer Coordinator at The North Carolina Arboretum since April 2022. Previously, Smith worked as a Park Guide for the National Park Service, delivering interpretive programs to visitors at the Blue Ridge Parkway. Additional experience includes roles as an Educator and Substitute Teacher, a Park Ranger at the Great Smoky Mountains, and as the Student Engagement Liaison at UNF Ogier Gardens, focusing on outreach and volunteer recruitment. Furthermore, Smith contributed as a Small Business Consultant for the Florida SBDC Network and held a leadership position as the Senator-Budget and Allocations Chairwoman in UNF Student Government. Smith holds a Bachelor's degree in Community Development from the University of North Florida, completed in August 2019.