Danielle Smith is a Canadian politician, former lobbyist and media personality best known for her role as the 19th Premier of Alberta and leader of the United Conservative Party.
With a diverse background in journalism and politics, Smith has been recognized for his strong leadership and commitment to conservative values.
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- Full Name: Danielle Smith
- Date of birth: April 1, 1971
- Age: 52 years old
- Gender: Female
- Place of birth: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- Nationality: Canadian
- Occupation: Politician, Former lobbyist, Media personality
- Height: None
- Parents: Doug Smith (Father)
- Siblings: Four siblings
- Spouse: David Moretta (m. 2006)
- Children: None
- Relationship status: Married
- Net worth: $5 million
Early life and education
Danielle Smith was born on April 1, 1971, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. She grew up in a conservative family, with her father, Doug Smith, working as an oil consultant and a board member of the Wildrose Party.
Danielle is the second of five children and had a fairly ordinary childhood, living in subsidized housing.
During her early years, Danielle worked a variety of jobs to support herself, including working at McDonald’s, a bingo parlor, and a restaurant.
She attended the University of Calgary, receiving a BA in English Literature in 1993 and a BA in Economics in 1995.
Her time in college exposed her to a variety of political ideologies and sparked her interest in conservative and progressive activism.
Personal life
Danielle Smith married David Moretta in 2006. The couple has been together for many years and has built a strong relationship.
However, details about her personal life outside of her marriage are quite private and there is little information about her children or other aspects of her relationships.
Career
After completing her studies, Danielle Smith began her career as a columnist for the Calgary Herald, reporting on a variety of topics, including politics and health care reform.
She also worked as a radio host and national news anchor on Global Television. During this time, Smith was recognized for her insights and perspectives on a variety of issues, making her a prominent figure in the media.
In 2009, Danielle Smith entered provincial politics and became leader of the Wildrose Party. Under her leadership, the party grew significantly and became the official opposition after the 2012 election.
Smith also won a Legislative Council seat for Highwood in that election and served as Leader of the Opposition until 2014.
After working in talk radio and serving as president of the Alberta Enterprise Group, Smith has announced his campaign to run for the leadership of the United Conservative Party (UCP) in 2022.
Her campaign attracted national attention and she emerged as the frontrunner.
In October 2022, Smith won the UCP leadership race and was sworn in as the 19th Premier of Alberta. She led the UCP to victory in the 2023 general election, securing a reduced majority government.
Net worth
Danielle Smith has an estimated net worth of $5 million. A successful politician and former media personality, Smith has earned a significant income throughout her career.
Social media
- Instagram Name: @daniellesmith.ab
- Twitter Username: @DanielleSmithAB
