Kailee Smith

Kailee Smith is a Registered Social Worker with more than ten years of experience serving children, youth, and families in the Northwest Territories.

Kailee’s work in Health and Social Services includes frontline practice, management, research, and program evaluation. She focuses on quality improvement and evidence-based approaches that support Indigenous children and families. From direct service to senior leadership, she has led strategic initiatives that strengthened culturally safe child-centered care, improved accountability, and shaped policies across systems.

Today, Kailee is a Senior Advisor with the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority. She leads policy development and helps teams put culturally safe, evidence-based practices into action. She is passionate about driving positive change and promoting high-quality, equitable services for children, youth, and families.

Kailee joined PolicyWise’s Board of Directors in 2025.