Nicholas Reid
About Nicholas Reid
Nicholas Reid is a Financial Planning and Analysis Manager at Root Capital, where he has worked since 2018. He has extensive experience in finance and operations, having held various roles in organizations such as Equal Exchange, Thriive, and Semilla Nueva.
Current Role at Root Capital
Nicholas Reid serves as the Financial Planning and Analysis Manager at Root Capital, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing financial planning, analysis, and reporting functions. Based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Reid contributes to the organization's mission of supporting sustainable agriculture and improving the livelihoods of rural communities.
Previous Experience at Equal Exchange
Before joining Root Capital, Nicholas Reid worked at Equal Exchange from 2005 to 2013 as a Senior Sales Representative. His role involved engaging with customers and promoting fair trade products. Additionally, he served as Chairman of the Board at Equal Exchange from 2010 to 2012, where he contributed to the governance and strategic direction of the organization.
Experience in Finance and Operations
Nicholas Reid has significant experience in finance and operations. He worked at Thriive from 2015 to 2017, where he held a position focused on finance and operations in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. Following that, he served as the Director of Finance at Semilla Nueva for one year, from 2017 to 2018, in Guatemala City. His roles in these organizations involved managing financial resources and operational strategies.
Educational Background
Nicholas Reid studied at The Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University, where he earned a Master of Arts in Sustainable International Development and a Master of Business Administration in Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management between 2013 and 2015. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from Connecticut College, which he completed from 2001 to 2005.
International Study and Early Career
Nicholas Reid's early career included a variety of roles and international experiences. He studied at Lycee Joubert in France for one year and at the School for International Training in Bolivia, focusing on Culture and Development. His initial work experience includes serving as an Administrative Assistant at Vermont Technical College from 2000 to 2001.