Offering Hope Through Mentorship
Kristen Smith
Board Member
Kirsten Smith is a dedicated board member of Mentoring Cochise Kids. She is the owner of Spotlight Studio in Benson and has been a dance instructor for 17 years, working closely with children and teens to help them build confidence, discipline, and a love for the arts. In addition to her work at the studio, Kirsten also serves as the Membership and Event Coordinator for the Benson Chamber of Commerce and the Southeast Arizona Economic Development Group.
Kirsten's passion for youth mentorship stems from her years of experience as a dance teacher and her time working at Benson Primary School. She has seen firsthand how vital strong, supportive adult role models are to a child’s development. She believes in the power of encouragement, confidence-building, and community involvement to shape a child’s future.
Kirsten has been involved with Mentoring Cochise Kids for about seven months but brings 17 years of experience in youth-focused work to the organization. Her dedication to uplifting young people through both creative expression and consistent support makes her a valued voice on the MCK board.
Kirsten's passion for youth mentorship stems from her years of experience as a dance teacher and her time working at Benson Primary School. She has seen firsthand how vital strong, supportive adult role models are to a child’s development. She believes in the power of encouragement, confidence-building, and community involvement to shape a child’s future.
Kirsten has been involved with Mentoring Cochise Kids for about seven months but brings 17 years of experience in youth-focused work to the organization. Her dedication to uplifting young people through both creative expression and consistent support makes her a valued voice on the MCK board.
