Taylor Smedley

Taylor Smedley is an experienced professional in community engagement and talent management, currently serving as the Community Engagement Coordinator at Utah Food Bank since August 2025. Prior roles include Director of Community Engagement & Visitor Experience and Development Manager at The Leonardo, where relationship building with donors and strategic mentorship of the development team were key responsibilities. Taylor's background also includes significant achievements as a Talent Agent at NIYA Management, facilitating negotiations and managing complex workstreams, as well as coordinating successful marketing strategies that led to notable talent acquisitions. Earlier professional experience includes a position as a Personal Stylist at Nordstrom, recognized for exceptional customer engagement, and an Assistant Manager role at University of Utah Student Media. Taylor holds a degree in Strategic Communication with a focus on Marketing, Advertising, and Public Relations from the University of Utah.