Mitch Smith has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Eastern Kentucky University, graduating in May 2015 with a 3.2 GPA. His relevant experience includes working as a cashier and book grabber at Meijer and the EKU campus bookstore. He has also worked as a consultant at the Noel Studio for Academic Creativity and as a teaching assistant and PASS tutor in EKU's communications and psychology departments. His awards include being named to the President's List and Dean's List, as well as receiving honors from Psi Chi National Honor Society and the College Reading and Learning Association. His volunteer experience involves assisting with donations for the Salvation Army and his local church.