Our board members provide strategic guidance, community insight, and accountability to support Play for All Foundation’s mission. Each member brings a unique perspective shaped by their work, life experience, and connection to the region.

The Play for All Board

Founder Recreation Nonprofit Roanoke

Jessica Massey

Jessica has an extensive background in athletic and community program design and education. She founded Play for All Foundation to help remove barriers to participation and support programs that are inclusive, practical, and grounded in real community needs.

Founder
Kayla Play For All Recreation Roanoke

Kayla Ashworth

Vice President
Mobility Meghan Recreation Roanoke

Meghan Ware

Board Member
Board Member

Kandiss Smith

Our board is made up of people who care about access, community, and doing the work thoughtfully. If you’re interested in future board service, volunteering, or sharing your expertise, we’d love to hear from you.

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Play for All is an important pillar of our community because play is where connection, joy, and lifelong memories are made. I believe interacting with others through fun breaks down barriers and reminds us that we all belong.

Being part of this foundation means helping keep our inner child alive- creating spaces where everyone, regardless of ability or age, has the chance to laugh, explore, and simply be themselves.

Play isn’t just fun; it is how we build community, understanding, and lasting moments that truly matter.

-Kandiss

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A recent morning group walk with the Roanoke 100 Miler was a good reminder that play doesn’t always look like a game. Sometimes it’s moving together, noticing the public art along our greenways, and feeling connected to the place we live
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We tuned into the Thanksgiving parade this morning and took a moment to appreciate the start of a cozy holiday. Here’s to connection, gratitude, and the warmth of community. Happy Thanksgiving from Play for All. 🧡 — If you missed yesterd