In 1992, Elizabeth Kent Reams spent the entire year traveling alone around the world. She wanted to meet new people and immerse herself in a gumbo of different cultures and experiences. Five years later, not much has changed.
Reams still thrives on pursuing new friendships and interests.
Only now, she does it both for a living and as a civic passion. The Arthritis Foundation s Virginia director of development since October, Reams is a veteran at raising funds for and promoting the organization. She also affiliated the Arthritis Foundation with the Strawberry Hill Races and Downtown Presents, among other high-profile events. But if Reams lives to work, she is no less zealous about volunteering for a long list of community groups.