Sara Smith’s passion for higher education can be traced back to her childhood. Growing up around the world of college admissions (thanks to her Mom), she was able to see just how impactful Chadron State College could be to young people. As a student, Sara joined the Admissions Team as a student worker and assisted with orientation events. After graduating from CSC, she was eager to begin her career alongside the individuals she had seen change lives for many years. The main reason Sara can’t wait to go to work every day? She loves helping students reach for the stars and open doors to their future.

Outside of the office, Sara enjoys traveling; both in and out of the country. As a former Disney World Cast Member, if you challenge her to Disney trivia, she will win. Sara has taken up hiking recently, and is always on the trails. On the rare occasion she’s relaxing at home, you can find her curled up on the couch with her cat, Nutsy.