Shenetta Turner-Smith, Past President

Personal Information

Married to Gregory Smith and mother of  3 children – Layne, Jared and Khayla

Member of First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens, Somerset, NJ

Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration with the Honors distinction of Cum Laude  

Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc

Career Information

New York Life Insurance Company – Systems Technical Training /Coordinating Department

TIAA-CREF Life Insurance Company – Senior Quality Assurance Project Leader

Simply Stylish Interiors, LLC. – Founder and Owner  

Past Community Service

  • South River Foundation for Education Excellence – Past President 2015-2021
  • South River High School PTSA – President
  • South River High School Booster Club – Team representative for SR Lady Rams Soccer, Basketball and  Track & Field
  • South River Board of Education
  • The Friends of South River Parks – Board of Trustee Member  
  • Middle School PTA Board Member – Honors Program Chairperson
  • Primary School PTA Kindergarten Orientation – Chairperson
  • Elementary School PTA – Scholastic Book Fair – Committee member  
  • Board of Education Blueprint for Excellence –  Honors Committee
  • South River Knights Pop Warner Football – Work Bond Coordinator

Present Community Service

  • Graduate Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. – Member (2021-present)
  • South River Public Library Board of Trustee – Finance Committee
  • Superior Court Juvenile Conference Committee – Volunteer