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Abby Smith

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Manager of Strategic Economic Partnerships at Heartland Forward
📍 Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States

Abby Smith is the Manager of Strategic Economic Partnerships at Heartland Forward, focusing on fostering innovation and economic strength. Her career is driven by a focus on community, supported by a Masters in Social Work from the University of Arkansas and extensive experience in program development and fundraising for nonprofits.

Outside of work, Abby is a passionate and dedicated nonprofit professional. This is demonstrated through her long-term engagement with youth-focused organizations like SOAR and her enthusiastic support for local community events and galas that benefit causes she cares deeply about.

She advanced from a site director to Director of Operations at SOAR, leading fundraising and key operational functions.

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Experience
8 Years
Current Role
Manager of Strategic Economic Partnerships
Job Level
Middle
Location
Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States
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Heartland Economics
Her work and posts focus on fostering economic strength in the Heartland through AI adoption, manufacturing innovation, and creating thriving local economies.
Entrepreneur Support
Manages programs to help entrepreneurs thrive and believes that giving small businesses the right tools is key to economic success across the Heartland.
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Career

Work history

9-2025
Manager of Strategic Economic Partnerships
Heartland Forward
7-2024 - 9-2025
Program Manager, Entrepreneurship and Workforce
Heartland Forward
9-2023 - 7-2024
Community Development Officer
The Bank of Fayetteville
7-2020 - 9-2023
Director of Operations & Development
SOAR - Camp War Eagle Afterschool Program
7-2019 - 7-2020
Director of Programming, Evaluation, & Innovation
SOAR - Camp War Eagle Afterschool Program
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Education
6-2022 - 5-2023
Master's degree
University of Arkansas
2014 - 2018
Bachelor's degree
University of Arkansas
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