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Lauren Smith

Director of Nutrition and Wellness
NC State Dining, Campus Enterprises

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  • I grew up as a military brat, with both parents in the Air Force. I lived on military bases until I was 12 years old. 
  • I’ve worked in university dining operations since I was in college. I started working in dining while studying at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. I worked at Westfield State University Dining for four years before coming to NC State.
  • I love getting to know people over a run. In 2024, I co-founded Wolves on the Run, a run/walk group open to faculty, staff, students and community members. We meet every Thursday at Lake Raleigh.
  • My husband and I love to explore new places on foot. One of my long-term goals is to run a race in every state, so we refer to many of our trips as “runcations.” So far, I have raced in 15 states.
  • I once won a year’s supply of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream.

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