Catharine “Kitty” Smith (BS 1961 Textile Science) enjoyed a long successful career as a vice president and senior financial advisor with Merrill Lynch in New York City. She was a member of the Field Champions Network, a group that advises on advanced technology and training solutions. Kitty worked with individuals and families, as well as charitable organizations and businesses. She also completed the Financial Consultants program at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. Kitty very capably and enthusiastically advised the Dean as a member of Human Ecology’s Board of Visitors from 2003-2005. She also served on the library board on Long Island, New York, for 13 years and as the assistant treasurer of The National Arts Club, New York City.