Nancy Carlstedt Smith is a development chemist with Technical Coatings Company in Melrose Park, Ill. Smith holds master’s and doctorate degrees in chemistry from the University of Illinois.  She was a member of the North Central College Alumni Association Board of Directors for six years and served as president from1993-94. Under her leadership, the association implemented several new initiatives, including career networking. Smith volunteers her time teaching Sunday school at Calvary United Methodist Church in Villa Park, Ill.