Mountain States Policy Center's (MSPC) Board of Directors has unanimously approved the election of Tiffany Smiley to its Board of Directors, adding a nationally recognized advocate and media contributor with deep experience in service, leadership, and public policy engagement.

Smiley grew up on a small farm in rural Washington, where raising 4-H animals and working the land instilled grit, responsibility, and an entrepreneurial spirit. She became the first in her family to earn a college degree, graduating from Whitworth University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

In 2005, shortly after marrying her high school sweetheart, U.S. Army officer Scotty Smiley, her life changed dramatically when he was blinded by an IED while serving in Iraq. At just 23 years old, Smiley left her nursing job to advocate for her husband’s care, ultimately securing his unprecedented ability to remain on active duty. That experience led her to challenge military and veterans’ systems on behalf of wounded service members and their families, contributing to meaningful reforms within the Department of Veterans Affairs.

“Tiffany brings lived experience, principled resolve, and a strong commitment to service,” said Chris Cargill, President of Mountain States Policy Center. “Her background as an advocate, communicator, and leader will strengthen MSPC’s work advancing practical, solutions-oriented policy.”

Smiley later sought public office in Washington state, drawing on her advocacy experience to engage voters on issues including economic opportunity, public safety, education, and government accountability. Today, she is a trusted media voice and political commentator, often seen on CNN, NBC, CBS, ABC, PBS, NewsNation and Fox News, offering perspective grounded in family, faith, and firsthand experience outside the Washington, D.C. bubble.

“I’m honored to join the Board of Directors at Mountain States Policy Center,” Smiley said. “MSPC plays an important role in shaping thoughtful policy solutions, and I look forward to supporting its mission and impact.”

In 2023, Smiley founded Endeavor PAC, an organization dedicated to supporting political outsiders committed to challenging the status quo. She resides in Pasco with her husband and their three sons.

For more information about Mountain States Policy Center, visit mountainstatespolicy.org.

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