The Missouri Commission on Human Rights investigates, conciliates, holds public hearings and litigates complaints of discrimination in housing, employment and places of public accommodations.
Dr. Smith is the retired superintendent of the St. Joseph School District, and now is a partner with Patron Insight and the owner/partner of Moss Properties LLC.
She received her master’s degrees from Northwest Missouri State University, and her Doctor of Education degree from the University of Missouri.
The Governor has nominated Smith for a term ending April 1, 2018.