Vashti Smith is a graduating senior journalism major from Chesterfield, South Carolina. She is passionate about journalism that connects, uplifts, and accurately informs others.
On Hampton University’s campus, she is a digital writer and social media reporter for WHOV-TV. She previously served WHOV-TV as a broadcast reporter and WHOV Radio as a radio lead.
Outside of campus, Vashti has gained journalism experience with an internship at The Link Newspaper, WCRE Radio, and Historically Black Since.