Dr. Marvin Carr

Director, Center for Racial Equity

Dr. Marvin D. Carr is a distinguished scholar, policy maker, and leader in the fields of racial equity, STEM education, corporate diversity, and philanthropy. Currently serving as the Director of Walmart.org Center for Racial Equity, he leads impactful philanthropic programs at Walmart and the Walmart Foundation, with a specific focus on racial equity and system-wide change initiatives within the criminal justice system. Driven by a passion for equitable access, Dr. Carr previously directed federal efforts in educational research, community development, and workforce development, ensuring fairness and opportunity for all. During his tenure in the Obama White House as a Policy Advisor for STEM Education, Innovation, and Diversity, Dr. Carr, pioneered initiatives to provide quality education and employment opportunities in science and technology for Americans from all walks of life. His academic research centers on the intersection of race, gender, technology, and policymaking, shedding light on how data and artificial intelligence influence the outcomes of young individuals. An unwavering advocate for equity-focused grantmaking and social justice, Dr. Carr is dedicated to reshaping how the philanthropic and corporate sectors invest in advancing these critical causes. Marvin holds a Bachelor of Science and a Doctorate in electrical and computer engineering from Morgan State University, along with a Master of Science in systems engineering from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. A native Detroiter, he understands that providing access to opportunities is only one part of the solution to addressing inequity and that addressing systemic dis-opportunity is an essential key to ensure all people can reach their full potential. Dr. Carr's contributions have earned him esteemed recognition as a Bill and Melinda Gates Fellow, a Council on Foundations Career Pathways Alumni, a member of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

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