Alex Smith, who worked strictly in the private sector until Memphis, Tennessee Mayor Jim Strickland hired her to "bring new eyes (to) old problems…bringing in a diverse set of executives to help him think through how to address major issues for the city…" In this episode of The Lorne Epstein Show Alex Smith talks about the transition from the private sector and her role as a change agent bringing private sector practices to the city. Smith also says she's always been interested in politics and her work in Memphis gives her an opportunity to "marry two things that I love politics as well as HR into one role…is just a wonderful opportunity and blessing."