Krista Smith is the Executive Assistant to the Program’s Executive Director, Michael Lamb, and the Director of the Educating Character Initiative, Beth Purvis. With over 15 years of experience in higher education support roles, including in Student Affairs, Athletics, and Strategic Communications, Krista brings a broad range of experience to the team. She is halfway through her coursework toward a degree in Communications. Krista is passionate about the formation of character and virtue and is thrilled to be a part of the amazing work of the Program for Leadership and Character. Outside passions include: culinary arts, crafting, sewing, theology, philosophy, reading, Broadway, and playing nerdy board games with her friends. 

Krista Smith
Executive Assistant

smitk@wfu.edu