Catherine L. Reed is the Chief Executive Officer of the American Friends of Magen David Adom (AFMDA), a U.S.-based nonprofit organization that supports Magen David Adom, Israel's official emergency medical, blood services, and disaster response provider, through fundraising, advocacy, and resource provision. She has led the organization since 2021, building on her prior role as Chief Development Officer where she advanced development strategies. Reed brings extensive experience in nonprofit leadership and fundraising to her position. Her academic credentials include an MBA from New York University Stern School of Business, a master's degree from Harvard University, and a BA from the University of Houston, equipping her with expertise in business, public administration, and liberal arts.