Kimberly Smith

With over a decade of experience in counselling and mental and behavioural health, Kimberly Smith guides high school and college students through their academic and athletic journeys. As a former Division I track and field athlete she brings a distinctive perspective to the role: she understands firsthand the responsibilities and challenges student-athletes face. Alongside her counselling work she is an AAU track and field coach.

Athletic accomplishments: 800m Big Ten champion; 800m First-Team All-Big Ten; 800m NCAA provisional qualifier; 4x400m relay Big Ten indoor and outdoor champion; 4x400m NCAA Mideast regional qualifier; distance medley Big Ten champion; and the fifth-fastest 800m time on Purdue University's indoor track and field top-ten list.

Education: Master of Education in counsellor education, Cleveland State University; Bachelor of Science in individual and family studies, Purdue University. Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio.