Katie Reams became the Statewide Director of the ALICE Initiative at Trident United Way in August 2023. Reams has worked with United Way over the last five years. Previously, she worked as the Director of the United Way Association of South Carolina’s 211 Services.

Reams’ primary focus is to develop statewide partnerships and identify opportunities and strategies that work to improve the financial stability of our communities.

Before joining United Way, Reams was in the Upstate as a Houseparent at Collins Children’s Home working directly with children and families in crisis. Reams serves as the Vice-Chair on the Fact Forward Board and is a member of the Lowcountry Continuum of Care Governing Council.

Reams has a B.A. in Communication Studies from Clemson University and lives in Charleston with her family.