Victoria Smith

Victoria Smith is an experienced professional in fund development and education, currently serving as the Assistant Director of the Annual Fund and Prospect Research at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution since July 2021. Prior to this role, Victoria held positions including Annual Fund and Alumni Relations Coordinator at Sea Education Association and Education and Outreach Coordinator at Creative Arts, where responsibilities included managing programs, faculty, and budgets, as well as implementing community outreach initiatives. Victoria's early career featured roles such as Research Scientist/Engineer II at the University of Washington, where expertise in producing chimeric mouse models was cultivated. With a Master of Arts in Museology from the University of Washington and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Union College, Victoria blends a scientific background with a strong commitment to education and community engagement.