Background
Smith, Judith Ann was born on January 1, 1950 in Springfield, Missouri, United States. Daughter of Harley Junior and Barbara Jean (Anderson) Cozad.
Smith, Judith Ann was born on January 1, 1950 in Springfield, Missouri, United States. Daughter of Harley Junior and Barbara Jean (Anderson) Cozad.
Bachelor of Science in Education, S.W. Missouri State University, 1973; Master of Arts in English, S.W. Missouri State University, 1976.
Teacher R-12 Schools, Springfield, 1973-1983. Program/communications manager Performing Arts Center Trust, Tulsa, 1983-1984. General manager Springfield Symphony Association, 1984-1986.
Associate director development, director planning giving Southwest Missouri State University, 1986-1989, director development alumni relations, 1989—2005. Executive director Optimist International Foundation, since 2005. Professor St. Louis Chapter, 2007.
Director Summerscape (gifted program), Springfield, 1980-1982. Member National Collegiate Athletic Association fiscal integrity committee Missouri State University, 1994-1996, chair centennial gala committee, 2004-2005.
Volunteer Springfield Symphony Guild, 1986—1988. Volunteer fundraising advisor First Night, Springfield, 1993—1999. Appointee Greene County History Sites Board, since 1994, chair, 1995—1996.
Member community task force Arts and Heritage Collaborative, 1997—1998. Board directors Springfield Area Arts Council, 1995—2001, president, 2000—2001. Board directors Discovery Center of Springfield, 1994—1999.
Member Community Cultural Plan, 1995—1996. Board directors Arts and Education Council, since 2007, Associate Fundraising Professionals, 2007. Co-founder Association Vogue Picture Record Collectors, 1998.
Member Council for Advancement and Support of Education (committee on women and minorities 1988-1990, Merit and Excellence awards 1988, 89, 90), Leadership Springfield Alumni Association, Philanthropic and Educational Organization, Rotary, Delta Kappa Gamma (past chapter officer), St. Louis Chapter (co-chair, since 2007), St. Louis Planned Giving Council (board directors, 2006, vice president administration, 2006, since 2007.).
Married Robert Eugene Smith, July 11, 1969.