Glenda is the mother of two amazing children (daughter Lily and son Cameron). Being a full-time mom is her primary job and she loves every second of it. She is always looking for new ways to encourage her children to create through art, music, dance, and of course... stories. She is excited to keep writing and hope to one day have her own motherhood podcast. Glenda's second full-time job is being the Executive Director of So Kids SOAR, a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to empowering youth with physical and developmental disabilities to Strive, Own, Achieve, and Realize their Potential. She has provided innovative FREE programming for So Kids SOAR youth since 2011 and is invested in seeing each of SKS' participants grow and achieve their goals. Lastly, Glenda is a passionate philanthropist. Glenda first found her love of philanthropy when she interned for Women for Women International in 2008. That same year, she hosted her first fundraiser and shared stories of female entrepreneurship in war-torn countries. In 2009, she traveled to Ecuador to help build a school for underprivileged children. Since taking over So Kids SOAR, she has engaged hundreds of new volunteers, and empowered hundreds of children with disabilities. Glenda also freelances PR and event planning for local companies, which she leverages to raise money for other nonprofits in her spare time. Since 2010, she has helped raise over $100,000 for other local & international nonprofits. Lily Smith is a spunky, independent, creative, loving, and amazing 4 year old girl who is ready to take on the world. She inspired her mom, Glenda, to keep chasing her dreams-- starting with the "When You Fly With A Monkey" book series. Lily is an avid reader, singer, dancer, and dedicates this book to her brother Cameron, nana Jody, and dad AJ.
