Ras Smith's Biography
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Full Name:
Ras Smith
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Amelia; 2 Daughters: Maria, Samara
Birth Date:
12/29/1987
Birth Place:
Waterloo, IA
Home City:
Waterloo, IA
Religion:
Baptist
Attended, Fitness Management, Wartburg College
BA, Exercise Science and Movement, University of Northern Iowa
MA, Leisure, Youth and Human Services, University of Northern Iowa, 2013-2015
Candidate, Governor of Iowa, 2021-present
Representative, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 62, 2017-2022
Candidate, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 62, 2020
Former Member, Judiciary Committee, Iowa State House of Representatives
Former Member, Subcommittee on Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations, Iowa State House of Representatives
Former Member, Subcommittee on Transportation, Infrastructure, and Capitals Appropriations Committee, Iowa State House of Representatives
Youth Counselor, Juvenile Court
Iowa Consultant for Community Engagement and Resource Development, Communities in Schools of Mid-America, 2019-Present
Site Coordinator, Community In Schools National Office at George Washington Carver Academy, 2016-2019
Shift Leader, Four Oaks Agency, 2015-2016
Former Volunteer Football Coach, East High School
Attends, Faith Temple Baptist Church
Volunteer, Northeast Iowa Foodbank
Volunteer, Salvation Army
Board Member, Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) of Black Hawk County
Father's Name:
L.C.
Mother's Name:
Belinda
Mother's Occupation:
Reverend
Priority Issues:
Youth development, education, and equity.