Davida Reed is a PontiacÐbased entrepreneur, leader, and creative with a commitment to community-driven impact and equitable economic development. She founded the lifestyle brand, Divine Twenty-Six, which not only sells apparel and accessories but also hosts community events to empower women, particularly in the Black community. Reed has used her platform to create 17 film projects to inspire resilience. Reed also serves as a board member with Main Street Pontiac and the Pontiac Funders Collaborative Community Advisory Council, supporting initiatives that bolster small businesses, revitalize downtown spaces, and advocate for community-informed investment. Two of her proudest achievements are the rollout of the Makers Village and the approval of funding for the Rx Kids program in Pontiac. Reed earned her bachelorÕs degree in business administration from the University of Phoenix in Arizona. The information presented here was accurate as of Jan. 1, 2026.