About
- Meet Brandi Smith, PhD, MS, HBCU Mississippi Valley State University alumna.
- She is a Prevention Effectiveness Fellow of the Office of Strategy and Innovation (OSI) in the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC).
Brandi Smith
Why an HBCU?
As a junior in high school, I attended a math and science summer program at MVSU. I met talented, supportive, and warmhearted people who became my college professors and career mentors. I attended Valley because I knew I would be more than just a number; I knew I would have the support I needed to be successful.
How did it shape you?
Valley gave me a sense of community, encouraged me to chase and achieve my goals, and instilled in me the importance of helping others along life's journey.
Most significant memory?
In addition to ALL the late night study sessions, one of my most important memories is the mantra of one of my mentors, Dr. Constance G. Bland: "Four years of hard work for a lifetime of pleasure."