Laura E. Reynolds

Director of Programs @Rural India Supporting Trust Rist

Washington, DC, US

Provides strategic oversight of RIST’s portfolio of nearly 50 grants, leading the full grant lifecycle from application through closure with a focus on maximizing impact, ensuring fiscal and programmatic accountability, and maintaining alignment with organizational priorities and timelines.• Leads a team of eight direct reports, cultivating a culture of consensus-based leadership, high performance, and continuous learning to deliver complex, multi-sectoral programs across India that advance RIST’s mission.• Acts as the principal programmatic advisor to RIST Senior Management, driving strategic decision-making through data-informed insights, actionable recommendations, and a solutions-oriented approach, while also managing high-level stakeholder relationships across global and cross-cultural contexts.• Champions the design and execution of scalable programmatic and operational systems, including the development of robust internal manuals, SOPs, and process improvements to enhance organizational agility, consistency, and long-term efficiency.

Mahidol University International College

B.A.

University of Rochester

B.A.

The George Washington University

Master's Degree