Reed Shafer-Ray

Reed Shafer-Ray is a social entrepreneur and the Founder and CEO of Mountaintop International, a nonprofit organization that expands the Lead For America program model internationally.1 He has been a Fellow at Sigma Squared Society since October 2022.1

Professional Background

Reed has an impressive track record in social entrepreneurship and nonprofit leadership:

• Co-Founder and COO of Lead For America (2018-2022): He helped raise over $20 million to create 400+ paid, full-time service fellowships in 150+ communities across 42 states and 5 tribal nations, benefiting over 517,000 people in the United States.1

• Founder and CEO of Mountaintop International (2022-present): This organization focuses on expanding the Lead For America program model internationally.1

• Chief of Staff at Organize (2022-2023): Reed advocated for organ donation reform in the United States after personally donating part of his liver to a six-year-old boy.1

Education and Achievements

Reed graduated from Harvard College with highest honors.2 His academic and professional achievements include:

• Named one of 50 World Economic Forum Global Shapers selected for a full scholarship to attend the 2024 WEF Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland.1
• Recipient of the Fourth Annual MVP Peace Award from the Massachusetts Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence in 2019.1
• Finalist for the Rhodes and Mitchell Scholarships, and an Alternate for the Marshall Scholarship.3

Sigma Squared Society

As a Fellow at Sigma Squared Society, Reed is part of a global community of ambitious young founders selected for their impact-driven ventures and ability to transform industries.1 This non-profit organization focuses on supporting and connecting young entrepreneurs who are working on innovative solutions to global challenges.

Reed Shafer-Ray's work demonstrates a strong commitment to social impact, community development, and fostering local leadership across various platforms and organizations.