Jono Smith

Senior Director, Communications & Digital at Make-A-Wish America

Jono Smith is the Senior Director of Communications & Digital at Make-A-Wish America, a position he has held since August 2021. He is based in Phoenix, Arizona, and previously served as the Director of Digital & Brand Communications for the organization from September 2014 to August 2021.

Before joining Make-A-Wish, Smith held various leadership roles, including Vice President of Marketing at Event 360 and Network For Good, as well as Director of Marketing at Ellucian. He also worked as a Special Assistant for Communications at The White House from 1997 to 1999.

Smith has an educational background that includes a Bachelor's Degree from Loyola Marymount University and a certificate from Harvard Business School. His extensive experience in marketing and communications spans over two decades, focusing on digital strategies and brand development.1 2

Experience

Senior Director, Communications & Digital at Make-A-Wish America (August 2021 - Present)

Director of Digital & Brand Communications at Make-A-Wish America (September 2014 - August 2021), VP of Marketing at Event 360 (2009 - 2013); VP of Marketing at Network For Good (2007 - 2009); Director of Marketing at Ellucian (May 1999 - February 2007); Special Assistant for Communications at The White House (1997 - 1999); Director of Education at Sigma Chi Foundation (1994 - 1997)

Education

Bachelor's Degree from Loyola Marymount University (1990 - 1994); Semester Abroad at University of Kent (1993); Certificate from Harvard Business School