Board of Directors

The PLH Foundation is guided by a dedicated board of directors committed to advancing our mission of peace, love, and healing across all communities we serve.

Reshonda Smith

Founder, President & Executive Director, Peace & Love Healing Foundation

Reshonda Smith is the Founder and President of Peace & Love Healing Foundation, a community-centered nonprofit organization committed to creating pathways to healing, empowerment, education, and hope. Through her leadership, Reshonda is building a foundation that serves people from all walks of life while creating meaningful opportunities for individuals, families, and communities to grow stronger together.

With a background spanning community health education, customer service leadership, communications, entrepreneurship, and wellness, Reshonda brings a unique combination of compassion, leadership, advocacy, and practical experience to her work. Her professional career has included serving as a Community Health Educator and leading customer service teams within the airline industry, where she has developed experience in communication, training, problem-solving, advocacy, and supporting people through challenging circumstances.

Reshonda is also the Founder and Formulator of Peace & Love Healing, an all-natural wellness and self-care brand established from her passion for creating products and experiences that encourage people to pause, reconnect, and prioritize their well-being.

Her vision extends beyond products. Reshonda believes that healing is multidimensional and that healthy communities are built when people have access to education, supportive relationships, resources, encouragement, and opportunities to thrive. This belief is at the heart of Peace & Love Healing Foundation.

Through the Foundation, Reshonda is developing programs and initiatives focused on wellness, education, community engagement, empowerment, personal development, and supportive resources. She is especially passionate about creating conversations around issues that affect individuals and families while helping people recognize their value, strengthen their voices, and move toward healthier and more hopeful futures.

As a mother, grandmother, entrepreneur, and community-minded leader, Reshonda understands the importance of building a legacy that extends beyond herself. Her work is driven by a simple but powerful vision:

Healing communities. Empowering people. Creating hope.

Through Peace & Love Healing Foundation, Reshonda is committed to turning that vision into action—one person, one family, and one community at a time.

Kimberly Turman

Board of Director | Peace & Love Healing Foundation

Kimberly Turman is a purpose-driven professional and community advocate who believes deeply in the power of perseverance, service, and making a positive difference in the lives of others. A resident of Calumet City, Illinois, Kimberly is committed to using her talents, experiences, and compassion to support individuals, families, and her community.

Kimberly is a proud graduate of Tennessee State University, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems. She currently serves as an Underwriting Assistant at One80, where she brings dedication, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic to her professional role.

Beyond her career, Kimberly is passionate about service and women's empowerment. She volunteers as the Operations Manager for the Women's Pivot Conference, an organization dedicated to encouraging, supporting, and empowering women. Through her volunteer work, Kimberly has developed a strong appreciation for the importance of creating spaces where people feel supported, valued, and inspired to grow.

Kimberly also enjoys creative projects in her personal life, particularly transforming ideas into something meaningful through patience, creativity, and hard work. She enjoys listening to music and working on projects around her home.

At the heart of Kimberly's journey is her desire to help people. She has long envisioned establishing an organization that provides meaningful support and resources to individuals and families in need. Her belief that even the smallest act of kindness can create a lasting impact closely aligns with the mission and values of Peace & Love Healing Foundation.

As a member of the Board of Directors of Peace & Love Healing Foundation, Kimberly brings a heart for service, operational experience, creativity, and a genuine commitment to community. She is honored to contribute to an organization dedicated to healing, empowerment, and creating positive change.

Kimberly's personal philosophy is simple yet powerful: leave people and the community better than you found them.

Vernita D. Williams

Director of Finance | Peace & Love Healing Foundation

Vernita D. Williams is a dedicated payroll and human resources professional with experience in payroll administration, benefits, employee relations, and HR operations. She takes pride in being organized, detail-oriented, and committed to providing accurate and timely support to both employees and management.

Throughout her career, Vernita has developed strong skills in payroll processing, resolving employee concerns, maintaining confidential information, and ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable regulations. She is known for her professionalism, dependability, and ability to handle sensitive situations with discretion.

Vernita is passionate about helping organizations operate efficiently while creating a positive experience for employees. She is always looking for opportunities to grow professionally, expand her knowledge, and contribute her skills to a successful team.