Justin Reed

Justin Reed is an experienced professional with a diverse background spanning academia, real estate, and e-commerce. Currently serving as a Planning Intern at the Southern California Association of Governments, Justin is leading research on Affordable Housing Trust Funds. As a Realtor with First Team Real Estate, Justin is building a real estate business focused on client relationships and market insights. Alongside these roles, Justin is an Adjunct Professor at both Cypress College and Rio Hondo College, teaching various history courses and developing curricula. Previous entrepreneurial success includes owning Paletteful LLC, achieving significant subscriber growth and revenue. Additional experience includes research and policy work at The Concord Group, as well as extensive roles in e-commerce management and sales at MacPherson's and Painted Moon Art Supplies. Justin holds a Master's degree in History from the University of California, Riverside, and is pursuing a Master of Urban and Regional Planning at UC Irvine.