Jenny Wilson
Executive Director
jenny.wilson@lamarcountyuw.org
Jenny Wilson holds a Master of Business Administration from Boston College and a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism/Public Relations from the University of Central Florida. She previously was the Sr. Editor and Marketing Manager at eParisExtra.com and a freelance Marketing Consultant. Prior to moving to Paris in 2003 with her family, Ms. Wilson was the Marketing and Public Relations Director at the Grant Park Music Festival in Chicago, Illinois and the Public Relations Director for the Memphis Symphony Orchestra in Memphis, Tennessee. She is currently the Board Chair of the Paris Housing Authority and President of the local COAD. Previously she served four terms on the Board of Trustees for Paris ISD and has served on numerous nonprofit boards in Lamar County, including the Children's Advocacy Center, the Downtown Food Pantry, Paris Community Theatre, Keep Paris Beautiful and the Paris Area Arts Alliance. A yoga instructor for over ten years and an avid hiker, she is married to Greg Wilson and they have three children.
Laura Smith, Program Coordinator/ Rent & Utility Assistance Lsmithuwlc@gmail.com
Laura Smith was born and raised in Paris, Texas. She attended Paris ISD, Christian Fellowship Academy and Paris Junior College, majoring in healthcare and mental health. Laura has three children, Halie and twin boys Ely and Ryder. She is an advocate for Autism, as both of her boys are autistic, and she facilitates our Autism Support Group for parents and guardians of children with autism or other disabilities. Laura enjoys camping, fishing, gardening, shopping and spending time with her family and children.