Dr. Smith is committed to educating others about navigating health care systems and advocacy. Dr. Smith graduated with a BS in Biology from Indiana University Bloomington in 1994 and a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Butler University in 1999. Following graduation, she began employment with Eli Lilly and Company as a clinical research administrator in the US affiliate. After 2 years in the US Affiliate, she took a global position as a clinical development associate for the Cialis Product Team. In this role, she drafted European regulatory response documents and coordinated clinical trials in Japan and Korea. While still employed full time at Eli Lilly and Company, Dr. Smith also worked as an adjunct instructor in Pharmaceutics for the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (COPHS) at Butler University. In addition, she worked as a relief pharmacist for Marsh Pharmacies. In 2003, Dr. Smith joined Butler University COPHS as assistant professor of pharmacy practice and Director of Postgraduate Education. Her primary responsibilities at hiring included updating policies and procedures, renewing national accreditation for the continuing pharmacy education office, and development of new continuing education programming. Most recently, she has partnered with the Indiana Department of Insurance to assist their review of formulary benefit design for marketplace plans.

Clinical Pharmacy, Health Systems, healthcare