Kaelynn Smith is an attorney and strategic advisor with expertise in higher education compliance, data privacy, AI integration, commercial law, and risk management. She holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Dayton School of Law. Kaelynn’s career spans roles in student affairs and national Greek life, including prior work with Sigma Kappa Sorority, where she supported organizational development, policy compliance, and student engagement. Her early experience in collegiate student affairs laid the groundwork for a practical, student-centered approach to institutional compliance.
At SAFE Campuses, LLC, as General Counsel, Kaelynn’s legal experience and leadership help the SAFE Campuses’ team advise institutions on navigating complex regulatory landscapes while aligning innovation with legal compliance. Furthermore, she continues to lead efforts to modernize campus safety and reporting through generative AI, while also strengthening institutional privacy practices and policy development. Her work empowers organizations to adopt forward-looking, data-informed strategies grounded in legal integrity.