Kristen Reed

Kristen Reed has a diverse work experience spanning over 20 years. Kristen is currently working at Apparo - Business and Tech Solutions for Nonprofits, where they hold the position of Director of Financial Development since May 2023. Prior to this role, they worked as a Corporate Engagement Manager at the same company from August 2021 to May 2023.

Before joining Apparo, Kristen worked at YMCA of Greater Charlotte as a Financial Development Director from July 2019 to June 2021. Kristen was responsible for managing the financial development efforts of the organization during this time.

From 2014 to 2021, Kristen worked at Brace Family YMCA as a Financial Development Relationship Manager. Kristen'srole involved managing relationships related to financial development for the organization.

Prior to their roles in the nonprofit sector, Kristen worked as a Marketing Communications Consultant at Reed Communication Services from 2009 to 2014. Kristen also served as the Vice President of Marketing and Communications at the National Kidney Foundation of North Carolina from 2005 to 2009.

Kristen's earlier experiences include working as the Director of Marketing and Development at DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau from 2004 to 2005, where they oversaw the marketing team and implemented a regional destination marketing plan. Kristen also served as the Director of Development at the Northwest Connecticut Association for the Arts from 2002 to 2004, where they managed fundraising efforts and the A Star is Reborn Capital Campaign.

Overall, Kristen Reed has extensive experience in financial development, marketing, and communications, with a focus on the nonprofit sector.

Kristen Reed obtained their Bachelor of Arts degree in Speech Communication and Rhetoric from Illinois State University, where they studied from 1995 to 1997.