Katherine Smith, MBA
About Katherine Smith, MBA
Katherine Smith, MBA, is an Associate Consultant at MAXIMUS, specializing in IV&V analysis for economic benefits programs and child welfare services. She holds an MBA and a Bachelor's degree from the University of Massachusetts Lowell and has previous experience at proSapient and The Bulfinch Group.
Current Role at MAXIMUS
Katherine Smith is currently an Associate Consultant at MAXIMUS, a position she has held since 2020. She is based in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area. Her responsibilities include providing Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) analysis for economic benefits programs and child welfare service programs. She is involved in both operations and maintenance as well as development.
Previous Experience as an Associate
Before joining MAXIMUS, Katherine Smith worked as an Associate at proSapient in Raleigh, North Carolina for three months in 2020. In this role, she likely gained additional experience in consulting and project management that would aid her later contributions at MAXIMUS.
Finance Internship at The Bulfinch Group
In 2019, Katherine Smith completed a six-month internship as a Finance Intern at The Bulfinch Group in Needham, Massachusetts. During this period, she would have gained practical experience in financial management and planning, which complements her academic background in finance.
MBA and Bachelor's Degrees
Katherine Smith earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Finance from the University of Massachusetts Lowell, completing her studies in just one year from 2018 to 2019. She also holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Economics from the same institution, achieved over three years from 2015 to 2018. This combined educational background provides her with a strong foundation in both finance and public policy.
Collegiate Basketball Leadership
During her collegiate years, Katherine Smith served as the captain of a Division 1 women's basketball team. Balancing athletics with academics, she demonstrated leadership and time management skills. Her role as captain would have honed her ability to work in a team, make strategic decisions, and lead peers.