Meet Your Representative

Kamela, like Pamela but with a K, Smith is originally from Philadelphia. She is a product of the Philadelphia School system. She relocated to Delaware over two decades ago drawn by the promise of a safe community and an education system where her children could thrive.

At her core, she is a woman of faith, family, and purpose. She is a proud wife, mother in a beautifully blended family, “Lala” to her grandson, a devoted God mother – or “Gommy”- and a trusted friend to a few VIPs who have helped shape her life. Her faith in God and the strength of family are the cornerstones of everything that she does. She approaches public service with a deep commitment to connection- never leaving people the same way she found them. As a self published author and empath at heart, she leads with compassion, believing there is good in everyone and that every person deserves to be seen and heard. Her journey isn’t just about policy – it’s about people and creating spaces where healing, hope and equity can thrive.

Since earning her undergraduate degree from the University of Pittsburgh, she has dedicated her career to human services- working with individuals with intellectual disabilities, the aging population and the mental health space. That work deepened her commitment to advocating for equitable and accessible healthcare for all. Today she serves at a health system focusing on opening doors and exposing youth to careers in healthcare that they may never have imagined. It’s about planting the seeds of possibility and creating pathways to change lives. As the saying goes “Be the person you needed”. Kamela holds a Master of Education Counseling from Wilmington University, building on a foundation that has always centered around people.

Kamela serves as a leader at Seeds of Greatness Bible Church, is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., a board member for the Delaware Healthy Mother and Infant Consortium, founding board member of the Financial Manifest Foundation and a board of trustee member for the Kalmar Nyckel Foundation.

In 2025, Kamela joined the 153rd General Assembly. As a State Representative she brings all of her experiences with her – grounded in service, shaped by community, and driven by a deep belief that policy should reflect the people it serves. Her legislative priorities reflect what she’s lived and what she has led- expanding access to mental health resources, creating equitable pathways to wellness, ensuring our roads and communities are safe and connected, and advocating for affordable and dignified living for every Delawarean. She believes that real change begins with listening, keeping community voices at the center and being a woman of your word.