Our Team

As a founding member of the REED Foundation for Autism, Lisa creates and oversees the implementation of a strategic approach to fundraising which includes a donor program, major gifts, corporate donations and grant solicitations. She oversees the planning and execution of special fundraising events to generate funds for the organization. Lisa collaborates with the Board of Directors and CEO to create a development plan to increase revenues to support the important and vital direction of the Foundation. Lisa monitors trends in the community to identify and develop prospects for the organization’s fundraising priorities. Lisa runs all sales  and development opportunities at their hydroponic vertical farm, Greens Do Good.  Lisa also oversees the distribution of charitable funds from Greens Do Good to its parent company, REED Next, a day program for adults with autism.

Prior to joining the Foundation, Lisa was an active donor and supporter of REED. Her early professional career in retail management began as a buyer for Belk Stores and Bloomingdale’s flagship store in NYC. During her tenure at Bloomingdales, she opened its first store in Miami at The Falls, a luxury shopping and entertainment center. Lisa was part of the sales force team at Liz Claiborne, and a buyer for the Indonesian government at their premier showcase store in NYC. Lisa also served on the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Committee for Young Artists.

For questions, please contact Lisa at lgoldstein@reedfoundationforautism.org.