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President Heather A. Smith, MBA, assumed the role as the eighth president of College of Saint Mary in July 2023, following a successful career in healthcare spanning over 25 years. With a strong background as an administrator, she brings valuable experience to her new position.

President Smith is committed to building upon the College of Saint Mary's century-long legacy of academic excellence. While honoring the institution's strong foundation, she also envisions the development of innovative programs and offerings that will prepare the leaders of tomorrow.

Having grown up in Omaha, President Smith has deep roots in the community. Prior to her appointment at College of Saint Mary, she served as the vice president of ambulatory services at Children's Hospital & Medical Center in Omaha. In this role, she held executive responsibility for the operations of 28 specialty divisions and spearheaded the creation of innovative programs while optimizing efficiency in local and regional outreach locations. From 2017 to 2020, President Smith served as the vice president of pediatrics at the same hospital. She has also held leadership positions as the vice president of operations for Children's Specialty Physicians and as the chief administrative officer for Children's Physicians.

President Smith has served on various boards in Omaha, including the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, March of Dimes, Omaha Symphony Guild, Foster Care Review Board and the Epilepsy Foundation.

President Smith's educational background includes a bachelor's degree in biology from Vanderbilt University, a bachelor's degree in nursing from Creighton University, and a master's degree in business administration from the University of Nebraska Omaha.

Outside of her professional accomplishments, President Smith is a proud parent. Her daughter is currently pursuing her education at Stanford University.

hsmith [at] csm.edu (Contact Heather Smith)