Raffia "Elizabeth" Smith is a retired educator having served as classroom teacher, principal, school district assistant superintendent, interim school superintendent, university professor  and director of a consortium.  Born in Georgetown, SC to a Lebanese dad and American mom, she has nine siblings who are still living. She obtained a B.A. from Southeastern College in Lakeland, Fl.; a Master’s and Doctor of Philosophy from the University of South Carolina.

A member of the Rotary Club of Carolina Forest Sunrise, she has been a Rotarian for more than 16 years.  She currently serves as Foundation Chair for her club and Chair of the World Community Service for District 7770.  Elizabeth has served as President and District Vocational Chair in District 7750.

Elizabeth and Ellison (her husband) have attended International conventions in Canada, Copenhagen and Salt Lake City, Utah.  She is GSE Team Leader to South Africa, District 9320 traveling September, 2007.  Elizabeth is a Foundation Major Donor, a Sustaining Member, a Paul Harris Society member and Benefactor.

She and her husband have started two Christian schools in Romania and are in the beginning stages of starting a school in Bulgaria.  They serve as team leaders for mission trips representing Christ and the Presbyterian Church in America.

In other civic activities, Elizabeth has served on numerous boards and committees as well as president of the local church’s ladies group.  She is married to Ellison Smith, Jr., a retired school superintendent and they live in Conway, S.C.  They have 5 children and 11 grandchildren.