Eli Smith

Biography

Eli grew up in Pikeville, Tennessee, and graduated from Bledsoe County High School in the spring of 2019. That fall, he started his college career at Bryan College. He graduated from Bryan in 2023 with a degree in exercise and health science. He is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Christian leadership. Eli was a Resident Assistant in Long on the third floor during his senior year. Now, he is back on the Res Life team as the Resident Director of Long.

In his personal life, Eli enjoys spending time with his family and friends. He loves sports and enjoys watching, playing, and coaching them. His favorite sport to be involved with is football. Eli is a Christian and is involved at his church by playing drums in the praise band and teaching Sunday school. His vision for his dorm is to first share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with his residents, as well as help get them connected on campus so they can make many good friends and memories like he was able to during his time at Bryan.