She is the great-granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. John DePina Ribeiro of Fogo, Cabo-Verde Island.
She has a younger brother, André, who is a freshmen in High School and a top scholar and athlete.
Miss Smith played basketball in her younger years but has assumed other interest while in college. She is an active advocate on campus and in her community. She believes in giving back to the youth and sharing her life experiences to make younger generations strive for excellence. She is currently working as a peer mentor for the First Year Program at Eastern to help freshmen assimilate into the college life. She has also worked with a local area enrichment program, Granville Academy, encouraging students to read over the summer breaks. |