Mary Smikle Peoples

Mary Smikle Peoples is a Professor of Practice in the Department of Business and Management at Capitol Technology University. With 30 years of experience in higher education administration, she specializes in financial aid administration, having served as Director of Financial Aid for 14 years. Her career also includes roles in credit union management, property management, and education program management.

• Education:
• M.S., Management – College of Notre Dame of Maryland
• B.S., Social Sciences – Canisius University

Her expertise spans business management, higher education administration, and financial aid policy. She emphasizes student success and well-being, often quoting Maya Angelou on the lasting impact of emotional connections. Mary volunteers with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and has supported Lewis & Clark Elementary School in Pocatello, Idaho.

Professional affiliations include the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators. She maintains an active LinkedIn profile and prioritizes mentorship, advising students to persevere through challenges by taking breaks without quitting.