Full Name
Felicia Smith
Job Title
Program Manager
Organization Name
Family LInks
Speaker Bio
Felicia Smith is a Program Manager at Family Links, where she co-leads school-based partnerships and community mental health initiatives across Indiana. A former special education teacher, Felicia brings deep classroom experience working with diverse learners and understanding the intersection of academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs. She now specializes in creating sustainable support systems for youth-serving professionals, with extensive experience in out-of-school time programming, staff wellness, and organizational culture development. Felicia has expertise in restorative practices, conflict resolution, and building trauma-informed team cultures. She has led numerous professional development initiatives focused on building resilient teams, promoting staff wellbeing, and creating inclusive environments where both youth and adults can thrive.