Ann Smith

About Ann Smith

I bring a unique blend of pastoral leadership and operational expertise, with over 23 years of experience spanning parish ministry, professional services, recruiting, and organizational process improvement. Currently serving as Marriage Pastoral Associate & Annulment Advocate at St. Aloysius Gonzaga Catholic Church, I support couples in preparing for the Sacrament of Marriage, coordinate canonical and diocesan compliance, and lead a team of wedding coordinators. Previously, I served as an Operations Analyst with NextLevel and E78 Partners, where I streamlined onboarding processes, managed CRM and time-tracking systems, developed financial analyses, and partnered with executives to improve cross-functional efficiency. Earlier in my career with KPMG, I specialized in recruiting, training, and large-scale program coordination, consistently recognized for exceptional performance. I thrive at the intersection of people and process—building relationships, fostering collaboration, and creating systems that support both organizational success and human connection. Outside of work, I am a wife and mother (my most important roles), an active volunteer at Gonzaga Preparatory School. I also serve as a member of the Dean\'s Advisory Board for the Foley Library at Gonzaga University. I fostered my servant leaderships skills as the President of the Junior League of Spokane from 20••••19. Core strengths: Pastoral Care • Marriage Preparation • Organizational Process Improvement • Recruiting & Onboarding • Event & Program Management • Team Leadership • Cross-Functional Collaboration

Experience

1. Operations Analyst

   Nextlevel Acquired By E78 Partners

   Feb 2018 — Present

Education

• Gonzaga University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

  1998 — 2002

• Gonzaga Preparatory School

  General Studies

  1994 — 1998