Leadership & Staff

LaKiesha Chatman Smith

Community Health Outreach Associate


LaKiesha is a native of Rusk County and holds a Master’s of Social Work degree from Stephen Austin State University. Over the course of her career, LaKiesha has worked in several community-based positions and managed care in her work with children, adolescents and their families. “It has always been a part of my nature to care for others, while empowering them to make their lives better and happier!”  In her spare time she  enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, gardening, and riding horses. 

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