A Cadiz woman is among Governor Matt Bevin’s recent appointments to state boards and commissions.
Betty Baker-Wharton, a microbiologist, will represent the public-at-large and serve as a member of the Kentucky African-American Heritage Commission. Her term expires on February 1, 2022.
The Kentucky African-American Heritage Commission consists of 17 gubernatorial appointees. The Commission identifies and promotes awareness of significant African-American influences on the history and culture of Kentucky and supports the preservation of Kentucky African-American heritage and historic sites.