Background
Hokes, Ora was born on December 30, 1946 in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Daughter of Albert Lee Hokes and Mary Emma (Owens) Rambert.
human services administration fundraiser
Hokes, Ora was born on December 30, 1946 in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Daughter of Albert Lee Hokes and Mary Emma (Owens) Rambert.
Associate of Arts, Minneapolis Community College, 1985. Student, University Minnesota, 1975. Student, Metro State University, since 1987.
Student, Augsburg College, since 1987.
Social services secretary Pilot City Regional Center, Minneapolis, 1972-1974. Receptionist, secretary Young Men’s Christian Association, 1974-1975. Administrative secretary The Way-Opportunities Unlimited, 1975-1981, assistant administrator, 1981-1982, assistant executive director, 1982-1985, grantswriter, 1985.
Program assistant Minneapolis Community College, 1986-1987. Fundraiser Sabathani Community Center, Minneapolis, since 1987.
Member Minneapolis Arts Commission, since 1985. Fundraising chairman Ruth Hawkins Young Women’s Christian Association, since 1983. Campaign treasurer Jackson for President, Minneapolis, 1982-1984, delegate Democratic Party 57B District, Minneapolis, 1983.
Board directors Vacation Bible School, Minneapolis, since 1980. Member National Association Female Executives, Black Women's Tribute (co-founder), Black Social Workers. Clubs: Serwas, Inc. (officer Minneapolis chapter 1974-1980).
Married Charles B. Smith, November 12, 1967 (divorced 1973). Children: Chandre Bion Smith, Terracelyn LaSharones Smith.