Fisher P. Smith
Jackson,TN
Summary
Higher education professional with over ten years of experience advancing student engagement through inclusive programming and strong campus and community partnerships. Brings a background in public health, applying evidence-based practices and research skills to support student success.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Campus Life
Lane College Office of Campus Life
Jackson, TN
01.2015 - Current
- Trained in Hazing Awareness; implemented campus New Member Intake (NMI) process
- Coordinated all aspects of homecoming planning and ensured effective campus-wide execution.
- Leads student activities program
- Initiates and implements programs, activities, and services that develop the whole student and support the mission of the College
- Initiates and implements spiritual, social, recreational, and academic support programs, activities, and services to enhance campus life and student development
- Establishes and advises a student activities board
- Establishes and operates student leadership training
- Supports New Student Orientation
- Initiates student mentorship programs
- Supports Residential Life programming and instruction
- Implements and coordinates campus recreation, including an intramural program
- Train Hazing Awareness; implemented campus New Member Intake (NMI) process
- Develop and facilitate student leadership training programs
- Lead and oversee student activities and engagement programs
- Directs Homecoming planning and campus-wide implementation
- Design and implement programs, activities, and services that support holistic student development and advance the mission of the College
- Manages Student Organizations
- Establishes and advises a student activities board
- Establishes and operates student leadership training
- Support New Student Orientation programs and initiatives
- Initiates student mentorship programs
- Supports Residential Life programming and instruction
- Advises Student Government Association
HBCU Wellness Program Director
College HBCU Wellness Project
Jackson, TN
01.2010 - 09.2025
- Identify and engage community partners in discussion of health disparities
- Provide information to partners about wellness programs through the coordination of community health education activities
- Plans, organizes, and implements community special events
- Monitors the recruitment of the identified target population within the community and oversees efforts to improve retention and participation
- Manages and tracks pertinent demographics such as age, race, health issues, etc.
- Develop and implement strategies that promote community participation in research with communities that have significant health disparities
- Invite community participation in the planning, implementation, evaluation, and dissemination of health disparities research
- Coordinate training of investigators on community-based research
- Designs data collection forms such as questionnaires and checklists
- Ensures that proper procedures for collecting and recording data are met
- Execute HBCU Wellness Program outreach strategic plan
- Identify and coordinate community outreach activities across research centers at Meharry Medical College
- Engage key campus faculty and student participation in various HBCU Wellness programs and meetings
- Assists with various administrative functions such as the development of policies and procedures; program evaluation; budget administration; purchasing, and space planning
- Supervises the activities of the outreach worker and administrative assistant; determines work priorities; assigns and reviews work, including written reports and recommendations; provides guidance and training; and evaluates performance
- Conduct community needs assessments on important health issues
- Assist with translation of research findings into implementation strategies for target communities
- Maintain community outreach core webpage
- Participates in the development of informational and/or educational materials and literature
HBCU Wellness Outreach Coordinator
Lane College HBCU Wellness Project
Jackson, TN
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Meet with individuals and families in homes, schools, churches, and other places to provide basic community outreach services, including but not limited to health fairs and screenings, workshops, seminars, etc.
- Provides general information to individuals and families on program objectives and services; eligibility requirements and benefits; confidentiality of information
- Distributes informational materials and literature
- Serves as a liaison to community resources including campus staff, MMC, city, state, and federal social service agencies
- Schedules appointments with health care providers, provides support as needed to program participants and clients
- Assists with retention by following up on all contacts for continued assessment and locating those program participants who may have changed addresses
- Participates in staff meetings and conferences
- Reports on community outreach activities, including problems and concerns
- Updates information in the database from various data forms
- Prepares written reports and maintains records of outreach contacts and activities
- Handles sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and tact
- Interacts with the public, health care providers, community organizations, and social service agencies
Wellness Office Manager
Lane College HBCU Wellness Project
Jackson, TN
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Provides administrative secretarial and clerical support to HBCU Wellness via Campus Coordinator
- Has comprehensive knowledge of the organization or program where assigned, skill in working with issues related to policy, procedures, and confidential matters
- Prepares and revises manuscripts, correspondence, charts, forms, and other materials from copy
- Proofreads materials
Interim System Administrator/Insurance Referral
University of Tennessee Family Practice
Jackson, TN
01.2000 - 01.2004
Medical Records/Computer Specialist/Psychiatric Inpatient Technician
Pathways JMCGH
Jackson, TN
01.1989 - 01.1996
- Help Desk
- Hardware repair
- Audited inpatient records
- Data entry
- Facilitated groups for the mentally ill
- Assisted up to 10 mentally ill patients in a group home setting
- Monitored hospitalized mentally ill patients
- Instrumental in organizing fundraisers
Education
Master of Public Health - Public Health
Benedictine University
Lisle, ILBachelor of Science - Biology
Lane College
Jackson, TN04-2007
Skills
- Engagement strategies for students
- Leadership & Advising
- Program Planning & Assessment
- Equity, Inclusion & Cultural Competence
- Crisis Response & Risk Management
- Adaptability & Problem-Solving
- Training, presentations, and facilitation
- Budget & Resource Management
- Data-Informed Decision-Making
- Community outreach
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Strategic planning
- Outstanding management skills
- Innovative
- Staff management
- Methodology implementation
Awards
2004 Tom Joyner Scholar, 2005 Dr. Ronald Weaver Memorial Scholar- Miles V. Lynk Medical Society, 2009 & 2015UNCF Young Alumni of the Year Award.
Timeline
Director of Campus Life
Lane College Office of Campus Life
01.2015 - Current
HBCU Wellness Program Director
College HBCU Wellness Project
01.2010 - 09.2025
HBCU Wellness Outreach Coordinator
Lane College HBCU Wellness Project
01.2008 - 01.2010
Wellness Office Manager
Lane College HBCU Wellness Project
01.2007 - 01.2008
Interim System Administrator/Insurance Referral
University of Tennessee Family Practice
01.2000 - 01.2004
Medical Records/Computer Specialist/Psychiatric Inpatient Technician
Pathways JMCGH
01.1989 - 01.1996
Master of Public Health - Public Health
Benedictine University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Lane College