A colorful, abstract background with handwritten-style text and doodles promoting a personal identity and roles. The text includes phrases like "A little bit about: Justin," "Beach Lover," "Proud Uncle," "World Traveler," "Dog Dad," "Step DAD," "Director of Communications SMILE SPACES," and "Mental Health Advocate." There are also smiley faces, stars, and a photo of a man holding a baby.

Justin Canada

Justin has been a believer in Smile Spaces from the start. He brings with him experience in social communications, recruiting and so much positivity! Justin is the Director of Communications for Smile Spaces.

Colorful graphic featuring a smiling woman with short hair and glasses, wearing a vibrant, patterned sleeveless top, and surrounded by handwritten notes and doodles about her interests in paint, diamond art, the forest, music, and her love for coffee and her role as a secretary of smile spaces.

Tammy Vanderheiden

Tammy has been a believer in Smile Spaces from the start. She brings with her skills of organization, communication, and caretaking. She is also very crafty! Tammy is the Secretary of Smile Spaces.

A colorful graphic with a smiling woman and a boy and dog, featuring various phrases and doodles related to their personalities and interests. The phrases include "A little bit about: Chanel," "World Traveler," "Lifelong Learner," "LOVES sunshine & the ocean," "Brain Health Trainer," "Executive Director of Smile Spaces," "Interior Designer," and "Boy & Dog Mama." The background transitions from blue to orange with abstract star and wave illustrations.

Chanel Coontz

Chanel is an Interior Designer that has a passion for helping others. Chanel has a wealth of knowledge on healing effects that interior environments can have on children in underserved communities.

Multiple people placing their hands together in a team gesture, wearing colorful sweaters and accessories.

Application Approval Committee

To keep our application approval process ethical, and fair, we have a committee of volunteers that vote for approval of each Smile Spaces room. Applications are received by an Administrator named Kristi, then is passed along to a group of 4 volunteers for voting! Our volunteers names for this task are Nicole, Justin, Allyson, and Ashley.