Jace Reed serves as Assistant Director of Development for Moonshot & Science Philanthropy at the ASU Foundation for a New American University. His work focuses on advancing philanthropic investment in research and discovery across Arizona State University’s Knowledge Enterprise, connecting institutional research priorities with the interests of individual, corporate, and foundation funders. He works closely with university leadership, researchers, and development colleagues to shape funding strategies, cultivate philanthropic partnerships, and advance initiatives across areas including health, advanced technology, sustainability, space, and national security.
Prior to joining the ASU Foundation, Jace supported university-wide academic initiatives through Access ASU, where he helped implement the AZ R3 academic intervention model across K–12 schools. He previously worked with the Action Lab at EdPlus, contributing to mixed-methods research focused on student persistence and achievement.
Jace holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Artificial Intelligence and Leadership, both from Arizona State University.