Alicia Alejandro Smiley graduated from Manila, Philippines with a degree in Food and Nutrition. She worked as a Therapeutic Dietitian at Perth Amboy General Hospital, New Jersey; Saint Peter's General Hospital, New Brunswick, N.J.; and at the Bloomsburg Hospital. Alicia Alejandro Smiley and her late husband moved to Bloomsburg with two children where two more joined their family. All of her children are alumni of Saint Columba School. Mrs. Smiley managed the St. Columba School Cafeteria for 15 years and retired for 3 years. She was called out of retirement and served for another 3 years. Five years later she was again persuaded to return and she continues to serve our "future."

Mrs. Smiley’s motto is: “Kids are special people and child nutrition is her business!”