Born and raised in sweet North Carolina. Mashonda is married to Lon Smith and they have three children. After completing her Bachelors degree in Communication Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, she was recruited by GTE and relocated to the sunshine state. Since 1998 Mashonda has come to love the beauty of St. Pete. She has had the privilege of working with great leaders in the corporate and not for profit sectors. These experiences have provided her a deeper insight of our community, a sincere passion to help others and the importance of recognizing that almost anything is possible! Mashonda is known for her attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to excellence.