Emily Smith, Ph.D., serves as the Director of Program Evaluation for the Division of Family and Child Health at the Vermont Department of Health, overseeing evaluation and research activities, developing data collection methods, and managing grants. Additionally, Emily holds a position as an Adjunct Faculty member at Norwich University and serves as a Consultant for Policy Research Associates, Inc., facilitating community programs aimed at veteran suicide prevention. Prior experience includes consulting for various organizations, teaching psychology at Champlain College, and holding project management and research roles at North Carolina State University. Emily earned a Ph.D. in Lifespan Developmental Psychology from North Carolina State University, following a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Utica University.