Patty Smith joined the Upward Bound/Talent Search programs in November 2009 as a part-time Office Services Assistant. Monique was a participant in the Upward Bound program at West Virginia State College during her high school career.  It was the support of the Upward Bound program that prepared her for college.  Outside of work, she enjoys blogging, singing, watching movies, and spending time with her daughter Simone.