Danielle Smith – Doctoral Student

Home Country/Town:   Raleigh, North Carolina
Bachelor Degree:  BS in Marketing, University of Maryland
Master Degree:  MBA and Masters in Sport Business Management, University of Central Florida
Primary research interest:  Social marketing impact on sport fans
Advisor:  Dr. Jonathan Casper
 
About Me
I’m a first-year, part-time PhD student in PRT.  My research interests in studying the marketing effects of sport corporate social responsibility efforts stem from spending 13 years in the sport marketing field.  I’m currently a Teaching Assistant Professor at UNC – Chapel Hill in Sport Management, and strive to build the connection of industry with academia.  I have two boys, ages 3 and 6, who are my “why” and a husband who continuously supports my professional dreams.
Who has been most influential to you?
My dad!  A dreamer at heart, adventurous and relentlessly dedicated to his family.  He has been my biggest cheerleader throughout my entire life, and his actions have shaped who I am today.
Professional Goal
Continue working in higher education, pursuing both research and teaching
Previous Degrees and Where I Received these Degrees
BS – Marketing, University of Maryland, College Park
Masters in Business Administration – University of Central Florida
Masters in Sport Business Management – University of Central Florida
“Words of Wisdom” for Prospective Students
If you don’t think it’s the right time, think again.   You can’t finish if you never start, and NC State is a great place to make it happen.
My Leisure Interests
Long walks and nature hikes with my kids, reading YA dystopian fiction, skeeball