Peyton Smith was born and raised in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. She is a graduate of Seton Hall University where she majored in Political Science and minored in Public Relations. Smith started her university’s NeW chapter during her sophomore year and served as the President. She was involved with other organizations on campus including, Turning Point USA, Pirates for Life, and Alpha Gamma Delta.
Smith was also a NeW Student Media Fellow and was the NeW Communications Intern in the summer of 2022. When not working or doing schoolwork, she enjoys reading, hiking, paddle boarding, and spending time with her friends and family.