Professional Biography
Ajenna Smith is a graduate student in the Master of Arts in Education (MAED) program at Michigan State University. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice as well as a Master Instructor Certification for the United States Air Force which is equivalent to a teaching certification in the civilian sector. Smith is retiring from the military in 10 months after serving for 20 years. Her background and current work includes law enforcement, air base defense, fly away security, detainee operations, quick reaction force and combat patrols. She has also served 2 tours in Iraq, 1 tour in Afghanistan and 1 tour in Kuwait. In the future she will be a certified secondary school teacher and assist in the development of our countries future leaders by sharing her personal and professional experiences and leadership over the last 20 years of her military career.