Congratulations to Ms. Carla Reid, President of the Mark Twain Neighborhood Association, and recipient of our 2025 Resident Leadership Award!
The Resident Leadership Award recognizes a person who:
Has shown incredible volunteerism and involvement in their community and/or community initiatives.
Goes above and beyond typical resident action to sit on boards, head committees, and/or encourage the engagement of other residents.
Works to challenge the status quo in the St. Louis region.
Carla Reid has always had a heart for serving her community and uplifting others in an effort to support safe and vibrant communities. As a social worker by trade, Carla has decades of experience in working in community to provide financial, housing, and health resources and support where needed. Through community resource fairs, outreach programs, and her own real estate investments, Carla has been able to provide help to those whom are often overlooked.
Throughout her almost 20-year history has a resident of the Mark Twain neighborhood, Carla was an active participant in spearheading the revitalization of the Mark Twain Neighborhood Association, where she now serves as the president. She has organized several community clean-ups, toy drives, resource fairs, and revitalization projects in Mark Twain in an effort to make the community safer and more vibrant. She has also helped to bring Mark Twain to forefront of community planning and development conversations held by St. Louis City government officials.
Carla's genuine passion and effort to uplift her community ultimately led to her getting involved in real estate development. Due to her community involvement, she saw an increasing need for affordable housing solutions for Mark Twain residents and neighboring communities as well as an influx of vacant and derelict housing. In an effort to bridge the gap, Carla started her own real estate investment and property management company. Her company's mission is to provide safe and affordable housing that allows residents to participate in the revitalization of their communities while supporting the economic growth of the community. Her company also works with investors (local and out-of-state) who are looking to renovate their properties to make them safer, more energy efficient, and marketable to potential renters looking for safe and sustainable housing.
Carla's love and dedication to her community has consistently shown through her community based efforts for over two decades. She's always had a passion for helping other and building communities. Her dedication to people is not just for the people of Mark Twain, but for everyone that encounters her orbit. She is a physical manifestation of CBN's vision: creating safe, economically strong, and vibrant communities.
