ABOUT.

Dr. Julie Smith-Morrow is a proud resident of Newport, Kentucky!

She is a graduate of Brookfield (Wisconsin) Central High School and Texas Tech University in Lubbock (Texas), where she earned a BS in Agronomy and a PhD in Plant Genetics.

Julie served for over 25 years in executive leadership roles with Goodwill Industries in Lubbock, and Freestore Foodbank, Dress for Success in Cincinnati, service at South Plains Food Bank (Lubbock), and Board of Education (Newport).

She completed the American Records in Genealogy program with the National Institute for Genealogical Studies and earned its educational certificate in 2018.

She is owner of Genealogy of Newport and provides professional genealogical services to clients searching for their ancestors.

Julie is currently "on the clock" and preparing her portfolio for submission to the Board for Certification of Genealogists.

Julie has a deep seated and personal commitment to the residents of Newport and is passionate about helping people put food on their tables, access educational opportunities, and become economically independent.

EXPERIENCE MATTERS.

Former elected member of the Newport Board of Education since 2007, and served as the Board’s Vice Chair.
Chair of the Hamilton County Human Services Chamber.
An inaugural member of Emerge Kentucky.
A graduate of Leadership Cincinnati Class 31.
Appointed to the Gateway Community and Technical College (GCTC) board by Governor Steve Beshear (2014-2019).
Owner, Genealogy of Newport, Newport, KY.
CEO, Dress for Success Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH (2012-2015).
Vice President of Agency Relations and Special Programs, Freestore Foodbank, Cincinnati, OH.
Vice President of Foodbank, Freestore Foodbank, Cincinnati, OH.
Executive Director, Goodwill Industries of Lubbock, Inc., Lubbock, TX. (1999-2003).

EDUCATION MATTERS.

Professional Learning Certificate, Genealogical Studies (PLCGS), National Institute for Genealogical Studies.
Doctor of Philosophy, Agronomy. Texas Tech University. Lubbock, TX.
Bachelor of Science, Plant Science, summa cum laude, TTU, Lubbock, TX.

SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP MATTERS.

Elected Board Chair, Board of Directors, Gateway Community and Technical College.
Elected Registrar, Mary Ingles Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, Ft. Thomas, KY.
Elected Board Chair, Human Services Chamber of Hamilton County, Hamilton County, OH.
Appointed to the Board of Directors of the Gateway Community and Technical College by Governor Steven Beshear.
Served as the Gateway Neighborhood Representative for the East Row Historic Foundation (ERHF).
Elected Member, Human Services Chamber of Hamilton County, Hamilton County, OH.
Candidate, Kentucky Senate, 24th District, 2010.
Selected Member, Emerge Kentucky Class I, 2010.
Appointed Bishop’s Warden, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Newport, KY.
Elected Vice Chair, Newport Independent Board of Education, Newport, KY, 2009 to present.

HONORS.

Steve Gibbs Innovation Award, Freestore Foodbank
Recognized with her Freestore Foodbank team by Newport Independent School District for initiating Food for Kids BackPack weekend food program in Newport schools.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS.

Association of Professional Genealogists (APG)

Kentucky Genealogical Society (KGS)

Ohio Genealogical Society (OGS)

Minnesota Genealogical Society (MGS)

Utah Genealogical Association (UGA)

National Genealogical Society (NGS)