Our Staff

Meet the team that makes all of the magic possible!

Jackie Hames (She,Her) Executive Director

Jackie (she/her) initially joined Smilezone Foundation in 2014, taking on the role of Operations Coordinator with an impressive background in both social service and non-profit sectors.

Andre Lofters (He,Him) Vice President of Operations

Andre (he, him) joined Smilezone Foundation in 2017, taking on the role of Vice President of Operations with an impressive 16 years+ in the construction industry.

Taylor Chung (She,Her) Fundraising & Communications Coordinator

Taylor (she/her) Joined Smilezone Foundation in 2024 as the Fundraising and Communications Coordinator.

Jack Armes (He, Him) Special Events & Volunteer Coordinator

Jack (he, him) joined Smilezone Foundation in 2025 as the Special Events & Volunteer Coordinator.

Lysa Lowe (She/Her) Special Events Intern

Lysa (she, her) joined Smilezone in 2025 as the Special Events Intern.