AEWAS Consulting

Dr. Kelly D. Smith (Dr. K) is a champion of educational and social equity.

Why AEWAS?

I founded AEWAS Consulting when I was in my doctorate program. I was already providing editing services for fellow students at NC State and knew having a formal business would help me expand my services outside the university. AEWAS is an acronym for Academic and Executive Writing Assistance Services. Today, I focus on providing coaching and consulting services for individuals and organizations around data and equity.
Quick FYI – AEWAS is pronounced A – wahs (first a is a long a).

Why Data and Equity work?

I started my career as a forensic DNA analyst and member of the Violent Crime Response Team with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. Through my work, I was exposed to the many challenges people face at lower socioeconomic levels. When I transitioned into secondary education, I was privileged to teach at an incredibly diverse high school. I learned so much from my students as they shared the difficulties they faced in their education and personal situations. During my time at Central Piedmont, I combined work in data and equity as I helped build the college’s Equity Scorecard. Data and equity have become the cornerstones of my professional life.

What knowledge and skills do I bring?

My educational background includes chemistry (BA, MS), forensic science (MSFS) and education (Ed.D.). I chose to complete an Ed.D. in Adult and Community Education because I appreciated the program’s focus on transforming theory into practice. I have completed certificates on DEI in the Workplace and Gender, Leadership, and Public Policy.

I have a broad range of skills from my education and work experience. In terms of coding and analysis, I am a SAS Certified Base Programmer for SAS 9. I have given conference presentations at the local, regional, and national level on a variety of topics including data literacy, equity, ethics, professional development, and SAS coding. I work with Achieving the Dream as a data coach and with the Collins Center for Public Management (UMass Boston) on a variety of equity projects.