Bio
Maryann Reid is an award-winning author, educator, and nationally recognized advocate for young adults and family empowerment, with more than two decades of experience transforming individuals and communities through education, faith-based initiatives, and storytelling. A former teacher and professor with the NYC Board of Education, Fordham University, the University of Miami, and the City University of New York, she has dedicated her career to equipping young adults with the skills, character, and purpose needed to thrive. Her work bridges education, workforce preparation, and community development, making her a trusted voice at the intersection of learning and life transformation.
As a 7-time award-winning novelist published by St. Martin’s Press, Reid has authored several bestselling novels. She is also the author of Christian Souls at Night: A 90-Night Prayer Planner. Her storytelling background allows her to illuminate real-life journeys of faith, work, and purpose—shifting the focus from love stories to life stories of transformation.
Reid is a recognized advocate for youth, families, and faith-based community programs, and has received national media attention from outlets including USA Today, Newsweek, The Christian Science Monitor, ABC News, CBS, NBC Nightly News “Making a Difference” profile, and The New Yorker. She is also a member of Rotary International.
Today, Reid brings the same transformational focus to workforce development and faith-based vocational education, as cofounder of Purpose to Path, a program that equips Gen Z and emerging adults to pursue meaningful careers in the trades, build strong families, and positively impact their communities, without a 4 year degree. With deep connections to educators, faith leaders, journalists, and policy influencers, she stands as a credible and compelling leader committed to strengthening communities from the inside out. Learn more at
www.purposetopath.org or
www.maryannreidinc.com.
