Kelly O’Brian Smith comes to OSU-Cascades as an advocate for student interests with administrative experience in colleges and universities throughout the Pacific Northwest including Alaska. His background includes experience as a college dean, outdoor program director, park ranger, and wilderness education instructor.
His interests include sea kayaking with whales, skate skiing in the starlight, cycling, and exploring wild country throughout North and Central America.
Kelly holds a bachelor's degree in biology-geology from Whitman College and a Master of Education in College Student Services Administration from Oregon State University.