Taylor Clare

Taylor Clare is the Development and Events Manager at the Southern Smoke Foundation, where she leverages her extensive background in project management, strategic partnerships, and event execution to support the organization’s mission.

With over a decade of experience in project management, marketing, and business development, Taylor has a proven track record of driving impactful community programs and managing large-scale events. Prior to joining Southern Smoke Foundation, she served as a Senior Project Manager for Blue Zones Project, where she coached teams across multiple communities, managed data-driven health initiatives, and facilitated partnerships to improve community well-being.

Taylor also brings entrepreneurial experience from her time as Co-Owner/Operator of HSBK Racing, where she managed an 80-acre training facility, secured high-value sponsorships for the race team, and managed team travel and trackside hospitality. Her background also includes roles in marketing and business development at McDermott Will & Emery, where she enhanced client engagement strategies, streamlined CRM processes, and executed successful digital campaigns.

A graduate of the University of Houston-Clear Lake with a degree in Marketing, Taylor is passionate about building relationships, creating meaningful event experiences, and supporting nonprofit initiatives that make a lasting impact.