Built on the Belief That Engagement Powers Growth
Why “Engage4Growth”?
When I launched this company, I wanted a name that captured both the why and the how.
After years of leading CSR and ESG strategies inside Fortune 500 companies, I saw a simple truth: engagement drives growth.
- Growth for people, who become more connected, innovative, and loyal.
- Growth for businesses, who strengthen their brand, resilience, and competitiveness.
- Growth for communities, who gain stronger nonprofits and sustainable ecosystems.
That belief is what led me to create Engage4Growth.
The Engage4Growth Framework
Business Growth
Authentic engagement enhances brand and reputation, builds stakeholder trust, sparks innovation, and creates resilience in times of change.
People Growth
Engaged employees are more loyal, innovative, and connected to purpose. Skills-based volunteering and culture-focused programs foster leadership, belonging, and retention.
Community Growth
Community Growth
Strong corporate partnerships help nonprofits build capacity and resilience, creating healthier and more sustainable communities for all.
Meet our Founder
Carrie Reeder, Founder & Principal Consultant
Carrie is a strategic leader with over two decades of experience driving employee, customer, and community engagement to enhance business performance. She has led corporate social responsibility and stakeholder strategies for Fortune 500 companies, including serving as Vice President of CSR and Community Affairs at Albemarle Corporation, where she shaped global engagement efforts and led the Albemarle Foundation. Carrie also held leadership roles at U.S. Bank, Collins Aerospace, and PwC, designing programs that strengthened brand reputation, workplace culture, and measurable impact.
Leadership & Community Involvement
A dedicated civic leader, Carrie serves on the board of the Sibelco Spruce Pine Foundation, is an active member of Women Executives of Charlotte. She has held numerous nonprofit board positions, continuing to champion philanthropic and volunteer initiatives that strengthen the Charlotte community.
Recognition & Personal Background
Carrie has been recognized for her leadership in aligning business strategy with social impact, earning distinctions such as:
✔ Top Woman in Banking – American Banker
✔ Game Changer Award – Ragan Communications
She holds a B.A. in Communications from DePauw University and lives in Charlotte with her husband, Chris, their daughter, Kendall, and their rescue lab, Koda.
