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Paula Reed

Rheumatology Research Foundation

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Rheumatology Research Foundation

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Paula Reed is Vice President of Philanthropy at the Rheumatology Research Foundation, which is the largest private funding source of rheumatology research and training in the United States and based in Atlanta, GA. Paula has extensive experience in nonprofit fundraising, executing successful comprehensive fundraising programs, including campaigns totaling more than $200 million, engaging philanthropic support from individuals, foundations, and corporations. In previous roles, Paula was senior director at the global fundraising consulting firm CCS, serving a variety of local, statewide, and national clients. Paula served as executive director of development at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University; and held development roles in the Tampa Bay area at Florida Polytechnic University, Eckerd College, Stetson University College of Law, Lutheran Services Florida, and United Way Suncoast. A fourth-generation Floridian, born in Tampa, now living and working remotely in Lakeland, FL, Paula received a Bachelor`s degree in advertising from the University of Florida.