James Reid is a program coordinator with the Sustainable Development Finance team at the Center for Global Development. Before joining CGD, he interned with two not-for-profit organizations, including the Jefferson Area Board for Aging, where he assisted the philanthropy team with grant research to support capital-raising initiatives. Born in South Africa, James developed a deep interest in supporting the economic advancement of developing countries. James holds a B.A. in Mathematics and Economics from the University of Virginia, where he graduated in May of 2024.
