Jennifer Reed

Jennifer Reed leads JED’s district programs, providing strategic direction and oversight for national implementation, partner engagement, and scaling. Her leadership advances strategic, sustainable programming that strengthens student well-being and mental health outcomes.

With more than 15 years of experience, she is known for aligning stakeholders and driving measurable progress across complex education and youth-serving systems. Prior to joining JED, Reed served as Director of Strategic Education Initiatives at the Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute, where she led the development and implementation of innovative school mental health initiatives across K–12 and higher education in partnership with state and regional leaders across Texas. She previously served as Director of Clinical Services in Dallas ISD, where she led the nation’s largest comprehensive school mental health program, overseeing service delivery and systems integration across a large, diverse public school district. A first-generation college graduate, Reed draws on her South Texas Latina roots as a source of resilience, leadership, and commitment to impact. She holds bachelor’s degrees in Philosophy and Human Development & Family Sciences from the University of Texas at Austin and a master’s degree in Counseling from the University of North Texas. Reed is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified School Counselor with a focus on supporting adolescents and families.