Event is Part of the Kathleen J. Eberle Social Science Lecture Series
Blackburn College will host Michael Scott Smith, Chief Operating Officer at Make-A-Wish North Texas. This event, part of the Kathleen J. Eberle Memorial Lecture Series in the Social Sciences, will be held on Thursday, April 10, at 7:00 pm in Jaenke Alumni Center. It is free and open to the public.
As the Chief Operating Officer at Make-A-Wish North Texas, Smith brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to making a difference in the non-profit sector. With over 35 years of professional experience in various roles, Smith’s journey to the COO position at Make-A-Wish North Texas reflects his dedication to utilizing his skills and expertise to create a meaningful impact.
Smith’s career path began in the traditional business world, where he honed his skills in areas such as systems integration, process improvement, and software development. He served diverse companies and clients, including Royal Appliance/Dirt Devil, the U.S. Department of Defense, and Southwest Airlines. During his tenure at EDS and HP, he successfully led large projects and diverse teams, driving tangible business outcomes for clients.
However, Smith’s true passion extends beyond business objectives. He found fulfillment in driving employee and community engagement within the organizations he served, and through volunteering with organizations like Make-A-Wish and Big Brothers Big Sisters. His dedication to innovation, business transformation, strategy development and community engagement reflect his commitment to fostering collaboration to create positive change.
In his current role as COO of Make-A-Wish North Texas, Smith is instrumental in driving the organization’s mission of granting life-changing wishes to children with critical illnesses. His leadership, coupled with his passion for community engagement, ensures that Make-A-Wish North Texas continues to make a significant impact in the lives of children and their families.
This event at Blackburn College is funded through the Kathleen J. Eberle Memorial Lecture Series in the Social Sciences, an endowed fund established to bring guest lecturers and speakers to campus who will inspire, engage, and inform students, faculty, and the community in the area of social sciences, with a focus on social justice issues.