Foundation names nonprofit exec to be its first VP of knowledge and equity

SARASOTA — The Community Foundation of Sarasota County has named nonprofit veteran Ranata Reeder to a newly created post as vice president of knowledge and equity.

In the new leadership role, Reeder will gather data and community input to raise awareness of inequities in the region with an aim of promoting solutions to them, according to a statement. Reeder also will provide ways that local philanthropy can directly impact the lives of both individuals and families and address “long-term charitable investments to improve overall quality of life for area residents,” the statement adds.