Jennifer Smith's Biography
- State House (IA) - District 72, Republican
Contact Information
Office
1007 East Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50319
Full Name:
Jennifer Smith
Gender:
Female
Family:
Husband: John
Birth Place:
Madison, WI
Home City:
Dubuque, IA
Religion:
Methodist
PhD, Economic, Northern Illinois University, 2003-2008
Masters, Economics, Illinois State University, 1995-1997
BS, Mathematics, Illinois State University, 1991-1994
Representative, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 72, 2025-present
Candidate, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 72, 2022, 2024
Candidate, Iowa State Senate, District 50, 2020
Member, Local Government Committee
Member, Natural Resources Committee
Vice Chair, State Government Committee
Member, Subcommittee on Administration and Regulation Appropriations
Vice Chair, State Government Committee, Iowa State House of Representatives
Former Actuarial Research Analyst
Assistant Professor, Loras College, Present
Visiting Professor, Illinois Wesleyan University, 2007-2009
Adjunct Professor, Heartland Community College, 2000-2007
Member, Iowa State Central Committee, 2015-present
Former Member, Benefits, Curriculum, Assessment, and Retention Committees, Loras College
Faculty Advisor, College Republicans, Young Americans for Liberty
Member, Grandview Methodist Church, Hospitality, Bells, Safety Teams, and David Ramsey Financial Services
Board Member, Izaak Walton League of America
Certified Pistol Instructor and Range Safety Officer, National Rifle Association
Chair, Republican Party of Iowa, Organization Committee, Present
Board Member, Shot Tower Board
Chair, Dubuque Republican Party, 2015-2019
Co-Chair, Dubuque Republican Party, 2013-2014
Father's Occupation:
Served in the United States Air Force
Priority Issues:
Stronger Jobs, Stronger Schools, Stronger Community