Dr. Ann Smith serves as the Assistant Dean of Student Success and Director of Accessibility Services at Luther College. With a professional background spanning K-12 and higher education, she brings a holistic, student-centered approach to advancing access, belonging, and success for all learners.
Grounded in the theme Excelling on The Way Up: Engage, Embody, Elevate, Dr. Smith's work focuses on disability access, inclusive pedagogy, and cultivating environments where individuals can grow into their desired potential. She is particularly passionate about helping institutions move beyond compliance towards cultures of equity and proactive inclusion.
Dr. Smith regularly collaborates across divisions to design initiatives that support all students and colleagues, especially those with different abilities. She is an engaging facilitator known for interactive, reflective sessions that challenge participants to rethink assumptions and implement practical, evidence-informed strategies in their work.
