Our Team
Reese Smedley
Co-Founder - The inspiration for this organization is Reese Smedley.
Reese has been invited to speak about her work with the homeless on a local news broadcast, various local events, and for her church.
In February of 2020, Reese was recognized with a Humanitarian Award, presented by the Nu Phi Chapter of Gamma Phi Delta Sorority, Inc. as part of their Community Service Recognition Ceremony.
Reese loves to sing, perform, and make new friends.
Carson Smedley
Co-Founder - Carson Smedley is big sister to Reese, and is a student leader for Reese’s Heart.
She was inspired by her sister’s vision to help those experiencing homelessness, and believes that even kids can make a huge difference in the world.
When Carson is not volunteering, she enjoys singing and performing in musical theatre.
Jasmine Smedley
Co-Founder, Director, President - Jasmine Smedley is the Co-Founder and President of Reese’s Heart. She was inspired by Reese’s heart for the homeless to officially turn her daughter’s mission work and vision into an organization. She has been active in collecting donations for Reese’s Heart, organizing and hosting volunteer opportunities, and networking to bring awareness to the work Reese’s Heart is doing in local communities.
Jasmine also volunteers her time with a local prison ministry, food bank, and church.
Jasmine is a Lead Product Manager in the healthcare technology industry.
Cameron Smedley
Director, Vice President - Cameron hopes to spark empathy in a world that has a shortage of it.
He is a Civil Servant for the Federal Government for over twelve years.
He has spent two years as a Co-Leader of the Undivided Justice Team. In this role, he organized to build awareness around issues of racial injustice in the Cincinnati community.
He has a servant's heart and always wants to push others to their greatest potential. Cameron earned his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Kent State University.
Nakita Blodgett
Director, Secretary -
Nakita Blodgett serves as the Secretary for Reeses Heart.
She has spent many years serving vulnerable and at-risk populations through places like Camp Joy and her church's reachout efforts and has seen firsthand how one caring human can empower someone else.
Nakita remembers serving with Reese's Heart during one of their first events and the drive that Reese had to change the world. She is excited to be part of supporting the work they are doing!
Nakita currently resides in Cincinnati, Ohio with her husband and two children.
Tito Reynolds
Director, Treasurer- Tito Reynolds serves as Treasurer for Reese’s Heart Inc. As Treasurer, he reports to the Board of Directors the ongoing financial viability and stability of Reese’s Heart Inc. while monitoring the corporation’s financial information.
Mr. Reynolds graduated from Wright State University with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and holds a certified public accountant license. He started his career performing financial audits with the Auditor of State’s office. He also worked for a couple of local government offices as an Accounting Operations Manager and Director of Internal Controls. Currently, Mr. Reynolds works as an Assistant Treasurer for a local school district.
Mr. Reynolds resides in the Dayton area with his wife, Erica. They have two children named Brooklyn and Carter. During the family’s free time, they love to watch superhero movies. Their favorite ones are anything Marvel-related.