Samhita Reddy, MPA
Director of Development
What I Do: I secure funding from individuals, foundations, and corporations in order to ensure SPOON can carry out our worthy mission. I communicate about SPOON's work so current and prospective supporters can understand what we do and why it's so critical.
Background: I received my Master's in Public Administration from New York University's Wagner School of Public Service, and have spent the last 15 years managing programs and fundraising for organizations that are committed to leveling the playing field for marginalized communities. See my LinkedIn profile.
Why I SPOON: When I learned about SPOON's mission, I incorrectly assumed that our target populations-children with disabilities and those living outside of family care-were a very small sliver of the world. I had no idea that this issue affected 250 million children worldwide, and that no other organization is addressing it the way we do. I enjoy being part of a team that's making a difference in a way that no one else is.