Steph’s Professional Background
After graduating from Rogers in 1992, I worked in hospitality right here in Newport for a number of years. I later went on to earn my MBA and PhD.
I’ve spent the past 17-years at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center and, as of this year, recently embarked on a new career journey with the Naval War College.
At my core, I’m a detail-oriented individual, who listens, and enjoys bringing people together to solve complex problems.
Steph’s City Service
Tree + Open Space Commission
Affirmative Action Commission
2023 - Present
2022 - Present
Charter Review Commission
2022
Steph’s Community Service
NAACP Newport Chapter
2022 - Present
Involve Newport Board Member
2022 - Present
Newport Democratic City Committee
2022 - Present
Get to know
Steph Smyth
My name is Steph Smyth (pronounced sm-EYE-th) and I am running for Newport City Council.
I am writing to introduce myself, tell you a little about my background, and, most importantly, explain why I’m asking for your vote.
For starters, I’m proud to say I was born and raised right here in our City by the Sea. The only daughter of Harry and Diane (Martellino) Smyth, I grew up with four brothers who ensured we never suffered a single dull moment in our house.
As a sixth generation Newporter, my family has deep, working-class ties to this community and generations of experience running small businesses.
My brothers and I attended Newport public schools and, later, I went on to earn my MBA and PhD.
Like my mom, I was also a para-educator for grades K-12 in the Newport School Department.
I’ve seen, firsthand, just how critical education is to the success of not only students, but to the community at-large. I am a firm believer that providing top-notch education is one of the most fruitful investments we can make.
At my core, I’m a detail-oriented individual, who genuinely listens, and enjoys bringing people together to solve complex problems.
I’m running for Council because I am a concerned citizen and I want the best for our community.
I’m running for Council because I think my perspective and professional expertise would be an asset to how our City is run.
And I’m running for Council because I want to help build an equitable community where important decisions are made by the people and for the people of Newport.
