Ms. Smaaladen graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of North Dakota in 2011 with a Bachelor of Accountancy.  She then attained her CPA designation in September, 2012.  Ms. Smaaladen joined Reliance Associates PLLC in October, 2012 and specializes in small business accounting.

Ms. Smaaladen is married and lives in West Fargo with her husband Chris and their two dogs Theia and Zoe.  In her free time, Ms. Smaaladen enjoys spending time with family and friends, travelling, quilting and being at the family lake cabin.