Kim Smart

<p>Originally from Australia.&nbsp; Dual citizen Australia &amp; United States.&nbsp; Prior career in hospitality &amp; travel;&nbsp;jointly developed and operated&nbsp;my own business, in partnership with my brother, as GSA's (general sales agent)&nbsp;covering the South Pacific region, for a variety of travel related product globally.</p> <p>Joined Thunderbird in 1997.&nbsp; Having a hospitality background I excitiedly joined the Executive Inn team.&nbsp; I was fortunate to be promoted numerous times with my final positon as Senior Director, Academic &amp; Client Services for Thunderbird's Executive MBA programs globally.&nbsp; I left Thunderbird for a short time, but missed the culture and diversity, returning in July 2014 as Program Manager for the fulltime MGM &amp; MAGAM programs.&nbsp; This role was primarily academic operations, but I enjoyed getting to know the students who would often seek out my advice both personally and professionally.&nbsp; &nbsp;In February 2019 I was approached about an academic advising role, and was quick to accept and move into the role of Academic Success Coorindator, Senior.&nbsp; Working in this capacity is both an honor and a privilege, and brings me a great deal of joy and satisfaction.&nbsp; The passion and drive of our students, to make the world a better place, is so inspiring.</p>