Parker Smith

Background

About Parker Smith

Before arriving to Central Florida in 2021, Parker Smith began his career serving as a legislative aide and working on political campaigns in his hometown of Cleveland, Cincinnati and throughout Ohio, including campaigns for U.S. Senate and county-wide office. After successfully managing a race for the Ohio House of Representatives, Parker transitioned to the non-profit sector where he served as an integral member of the Advancement and Community Engagement office at The Children’s Home of Cincinnati, a United Way Agency Partner. Most recently, Parker served as a Major Gift Officer for Nemours Children’s Health, where he worked with supporters of Nemours Children’s across the country to identify programmatic philanthropic opportunities. Parker holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Cincinnati and a Master of Public Administration from Ohio University. He resides in Orlando with his fiancé, Tyler and their 7-year-old rescue dog, Elio.