Heather A. Smith

President

Office of the President, Senior Leadership

Walsh Hall

[email protected]
Headshot image of College of Saint Mary President Heather Smith.

Education

MBA, University of Nebraska Omaha
B.S. in Nursing, Creighton University
B.S. in Biology, Vanderbilt University


General Background

A lifelong Omahan, President Smith is dedicated to advancing CSM’s mission of empowering women through education and leadership, strengthening the College’s impact across the region, and ensuring future generations of women are prepared to lead with confidence, integrity, and purpose.

  • Former Vice President of Ambulatory Services at Children’s Nebraska
  • Oversaw operations for 28 specialty divisions
  • Led strategic growth, innovation, and regional expansion initiatives
  • Previously served in senior leadership roles in pediatrics and physician operations