Roxanne Smith

Roxanne Smith serves as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, a role she has held consistently for nearly 10 years. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Communication Studies in 2001 from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and her Master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling in 2017 from Utah State University. She also maintains her Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) certification. Smith has worked across multiple sectors of vocational rehabilitation, including three years with the Veterans Administration where she assisted veterans in accessing resources to address barriers related to mental or physical health and reenter the workforce. Her daily responsibilities include client appointments, case management, eligibility documentation, and liaising with community providers and employers. She is drawn to the field by a commitment to helping individuals with disabilities increase their independence through career and professional identity development. Smith attributes her success to her service-minded spirit and a genuine desire to lift others up. She advises professionals to not be afraid to fail, to remain curious, and to ask hard questions at every level.