Meet Carrie!

Carrie has spent years building and funding results driven ventures across the public and private sector.  She was the founding Executive Director of GreenLight Fund Charlotte - a national venture philanthropy organization investing millions to scale innovative solutions that support economic mobility for Charlotteans, and she also founded EmpowHERment, Inc. – a nonprofit organization empowering thousands of girls and women to lead locally.

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Carrie also previously served as CAO and VP of Community Development at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond supporting capital access and community investment across the southeast, United States. Prior to that, she served in Vice President roles supporting Economic Growth and Government Affairs at the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce. Her career journey also includes experience working with United States Senator Kay Hagan and serving as a North Carolina Public Ally through AmeriCorps.

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Carrie was raised in Charlotte, NC and remains deeply rooted in the Charlotte community.

She has advanced significant cross-sector initiatives resulting in billions of dollars deployed and thousands of jobs created to strengthen economic opportunity for Charlotteans. 

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Carrie's commitment to capital access, driving sustainable impact, and economic opportunity are not just professional roles - they are her life's work. She and her husband, Marc, invest in minority owned businesses and support movements that advance social and economic justice.

 

​Carrie's hobbies include learning about new spaces and places at home and abroad. Carrie and her Mom set out on a journey to visit all seven continents and after exploring more than 25 countries together over a decade, they accomplished the goal together. Connecting with people, ideas and resources around the globe shaped Carrie's passion to help folks all over the world expand their impact. Carrie and Marc have two young children who are now part of the travel crew making memories and connecting with cultures worldwide.

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You can also find Carrie laughing with family and friends, volunteering in civic and public spaces, watching sports, nerding out on policy issues, talking about personal finance, and building joint ventures. She has been featured in local and national media and is the recipient of several recognitions including: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Woman of the Year, Maya Angelou Young Leader Award from the United Negro College Fund, Global Shaper from the World Economic Forum, Emerging Leader of the Year from the YWCA Central Carolinas, Young Public Administrator of the Year Award from the National Forum For Black Public Administrators, Harvey B. Gantt Community Service Award, 10 Most Powerful Young Leaders in Charlotte by Axios Charlotte. 

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Carrie credits her faith, family, and friends for helping her stay rooted in purpose.