Dir. Family & Youth Engagement
TN Dept. of Health - Family, Health, and Wellness Div.
Cathlyn K. Smith, MSW, MS currently serves as Program Director with the TN Dept. of Health – Family Health and Wellness Division – Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs section. She oversees Family and Youth Engagement which includes the Family Advisory and Youth Advisory Councils along with contract management.
Cathlyn obtained her undergraduate degree in Communications from the University of Central Arkansas, an M.S. degree in Public Service Management from Cumberland University and a Master of Social Work degree from Tennessee State University. Cathlyn is married and the proud mother/stepmother of three amazing young adults, one of which has multiple disabilities.