Kathy R. Smith, MSHRM is a Transformation Strategist, disabled Army Veteran, author, and Founder/President of Chandeliers for Christ and Chandelier Transformations – Coaching, Speaking & Writing. With over 17 years of military service and extensive experience as a Sexual Assault Victim Advocate and Equal Opportunity Leader, she specializes in helping women who have survived trauma, hostile work environments, and burnout turn their pain into purpose, prosperity, and impact.

Kathy mentors young minority girls in leadership, self-esteem, healthy relationships, and faith-based values. She holds a B.S. in Business Administration (Cum Laude), an M.S. in Human Resource Management, and is pursuing a PhD in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. Her favorite scripture is Jeremiah 29:11.