Kindall N. Smith, MM is the Admissions Coordinator for the CSU Physician Assistant Program. She brings over a decade of experience in public education, curriculum development, and student mentorship. With a lifelong passion for higher education access and student success, Mrs. Smith is honored to support prospective PA students on their path to meaningful healthcare careers.

A Mount Pleasant, South Carolina native, she earned her Master of Music in Saxophone Performance from The Hartt School and graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of South Carolina with a Bachelor of Music in Music Education and a Performance Certificate in Saxophone.

Her passion for music and medicine began early, shaped by her upbringing in a family of healthcare professionals. After leading award-winning music programs for over a decade, she transitioned into integrative and functional medicine, providing patient-centered support in a clinical setting.

Across both fields, Mrs. Smith developed strong skills in data analysis, reporting, and systems management—skills she now applies to admissions operations and data coordination at CSU. Her own health journey has deepened her commitment to wellness and informs the empathy she brings to her work.

A lifelong learner, she aspires to pursue a doctoral degree to broaden her impact in education, healthcare, and interdisciplinary research. She is especially interested in the connection between music, neuroscience, cognition, and brain-based learning. She holds professional affiliations with the Performing Arts Medicine Association (PAMA) and the Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA).

Outside of CSU, she performs as a professional saxophonist and teaches privately throughout the tri-county area. She enjoys time with family, traveling, reading, yoga, and holistic living. Mrs. Smith believes that faith, education, the arts, and service form the foundation of a meaningful life—each offering a path to healing, growth, and connection.

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