Allison Smith

Allison Smith is an Assistant Professor of Sport Administration in the Department of Kinesiology and Health at Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development. She holds a Ph.D. in Kinesiology and Sport Studies from the University of Tennessee, with prior master’s degrees in Sport Psychology and Sport Administration. Her research focuses on women's roles in sport, athlete holistic development, and NCAA institutional policies. She has taught courses in organizational behavior, sport communication, and leadership across institutions including University of Massachusetts-Boston and Virginia Commonwealth University.

Education: B.A. in Communication (Wingate University), M.A. in Sport Administration (Wingate University), M.S. in Sport Psychology and Motor Behavior (University of Tennessee), Ph.D. in Kinesiology and Sport Studies (University of Tennessee).

Research Interests:

• Gender equity and bias in athletics
• Social media activism in sport
• Work-life balance in sport industry
• NCAA governance and athlete welfare

Professional Experience: Postdoctoral fellowship at VCU’s Center for Sport Leadership, prior faculty roles at UMass-Boston and UNM. Current teaching focuses on organizational dynamics within sport organizations.