Marinda Reynolds has worked in nonprofit and higher education for 15 years, specializing in event and strategic program management. Her current role overseeing the strategy and implementation of all major alumni and donor events at the UConn Foundation involves constantly evaluating and reinvigorating annual events with a strong focus on guest experience.

Earlier in her career, she led stadium event production and program management for the national nonprofit Marathon Kids and managed club competitions and tournaments at Towson University and the University of Florida. Her nonprofit work began at the University of Rhode Island interning with the World Scholar-Athlete Games.

She earned her bachelor's degree at the University of Rhode Island, and her master's degree at the University of Florida.