Advancing community health and wellbeing through collective
learning, discovery, and action

ABOUT

Established in 2021, The Reiner Foundation is a US-based 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to advancing community health and wellbeing through collective learning, discovery, and action. Established as a family foundation, it comprises Scott and Margo Reiner, their son Rees, and daughter Ali. With a strong commitment to making a positive impact, The Reiner Foundation collaborates with various organizations and initiatives to support their mission.

One of the key partnerships of The Reiner Foundation is with Common Wellbeing, an NGO based in Zambia. Common Wellbeing focuses on improving wellbeing of vulnerable rural communities through community health and sustainable development initiatives. The Reiner Foundation serves as the fundraising partner for Common Wellbeing, working alongside them to raise vital funds to support their projects and drive positive change in the lives of those in need.

By harnessing the power of collective learning, discovery, and action, The Reiner Foundation strives to create lasting and meaningful improvements in community health and wellbeing. Through their philanthropic efforts and collaboration with organizations like Common Wellbeing, they aim to address critical issues and promote sustainable solutions for the betterment of individuals and communities worldwide.

OUR STORY

Scott & Margo Reiner
Co-Founders

We share a common belief that it is important to help who we can, when we can, and where we can with what we have been given. This is why we created The Reiner Foundation.

We both grew up witnessing the care our parents had for others through their various roles as a nurse, pastor, volunteer director, and physician. Their compassion for others left an impression that has, in some part, shaped the work we are doing today.

When we became parents ourselves, we decided to give our children experiences rather than just material things. For birthdays and graduations, we planned international family trips, encouraging our kids to help choose the destinations. Eventually, our travels led us to places where we met people who did not have access to the things we considered basic necessities, such as clean water, adequate nutrition, healthcare, education, and a means to earn a living wage. 

These experiences left an unexpected, indelible impression on all of us, and we began to wonder what it would look like if all people in all communities had the same basic opportunities we have had. We spent hours discussing what we would do if we knew what the greatest needs were, if we had someone with the expertise and experience to help us, and if we had the time. We felt as if a “still small voice” was telling us to DO something.

Eventually the pieces started to fall into place, and we began to turn our hours of discussion into action. Scott decided to leave his 36-year career in non-profit healthcare to be able to devote a considerable amount of time to our foundation. And we are blessed with two adult children, Rees and Ali, who are both dedicated to helping others and committed to working with us. They bring their experience and qualifications through advanced degrees in global health and communications. 

We don’t believe having the pieces fall into place was a coincidence, but rather the progression of listening to that still small voice. Over the years that voice has become louder, and it is now our calling. While we still have much listening, learning, and discovering to do, our mission of advancing community health and wellbeing starts now, through the creation of The Reiner Foundation.

TEAM

  • ALI REINER TROLSRUD

    COMMUNICATIONS

    Ali Reiner Trolsrud serves as Communications Manager for The Reiner Foundation. She brings her education and experience from a BA in English from Walla Walla University and a master’s of science in communication from Portland State University. Ali first discovered her desire to help meet the needs of people on a service trip to India in 2010. Since then, she has dedicated her time and energy to learning how she can combine her passion for people and writing to make a difference in the lives of others. In addition to her role within the foundation, Ali works as an independent copywriter and editor. She and her husband, Simen, currently reside in Norway. In her free time Ali likes to travel, bake, do yoga, and explore the great outdoors.

  • MARGO REINER

    COFOUNDER
    SECRETARY

    Margo Reiner serves as Co-Founder of The Reiner Foundation. Margo brings a BA in business and fashion merchandising from The American College for the Applied Arts to her work within the foundation. Her history of retail management and diverse volunteer work provides her with a wide range of skills, including organization, communication, and creativity. As a response to God’s call to service, Margo hopes to use her skills and experience to support programs that advance women’s empowerment to improve the health and wellbeing of their communities. Margo lives in Northern California with her husband, Scott, and their dog, Bixby. In addition to volunteering, Margo has a variety of interests, including traveling, hiking, interior design, and health and fitness.

  • REES REINER

    PROGRAMS & OPERATIONS
    TREASURER

    Rees Reiner serves as Director of Programs and Operations for The Reiner Foundation. He is a public health professional who has worked in the US and internationally. He brings his skills and expertise in program design and implementation, proposal writing, and data & financial analytics to his role within the foundation. Rees holds a BS in business administration - management from Walla Walla University, a master’s of public health in global health from Loma Linda University, and a certificate in international development from University of British Columbia. His passion for international service started while volunteering as an elementary school teacher in Malawi. Since then, he has led design and implementation of community health and development projects in Zambia, Chad, and the Philippines. When not working, Rees enjoys backpacking around the world, outdoor sports, craft coffee, and travel photography.

  • SCOTT REINER

    COFOUNDER
    PRESIDENT

    Scott Reiner serves as Co-Founder of The Reiner Foundation. Now retired after over 25 years working as a senior healthcare executive, with the last 8 years having served as the CEO, of a multibillion-dollar, faith-based hospital and clinic system based in Western United States. Additionally, Scott both chairs and serves on multiple boards including, international development, academic, and health association organizations. Scott hopes to fulfill his calling to serve people in need and to help underserved communities achieve their desired wellbeing. He brings his skills and expertise in leadership, governance, and strategy, along with his philanthropic spirit, humor, and curiosity, to his work within the foundation. Scott holds a BS in nursing from Pacific Union College and a master’s degree in health administration from California State University - Northridge. Scott and his wife, Margo, live in Northern California with their Australian Shepherd, Bixby. In his free time Scott enjoys traveling, photography, and overlanding.