Harley Smith is the Vice President for Institutional Advancement at East Georgia State College located in Swainsboro, Georgia. In this role, she provides leadership and strategic focus to further the college’s development, alumni relations, marketing communications, and engagement. Smith also serves as the Executive Director of the EGSC Foundation. Smith’s professional career began in broadcast journalism as a news anchor and reporter for the CBS-affiliated television station in Savannah, Georgia. Smith holds a master’s degree in public administration with an emphasis in nonprofit management and a bachelor’s degree in journalism and public relations from Georgia Southern University. Smith stays active in her community by volunteering with the Rotary Club, Statesboro Service League, The Camilla Foundation, Evans Region College and Career Academy Board of Directors, Leadership Emanuel, Leadership Bulloch, and the Miss America Scholarship Organization.