Director, Center for Racial Equity
Walmart
Monique Carswell is a dynamic and revered senior leader at the intersection of business, philanthropy, and civic engagement, celebrated for her transformative impact in corporate leadership, community advocacy, and social innovation. A graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Monique embodies the principles of perseverance, excellence, and purpose-driven leadership.
With nearly two decades of experience spanning philanthropy, strategic planning, marketing communications, nonprofit management, and corporate social responsibility, Monique has consistently delivered groundbreaking initiatives that bridge business success with community empowerment. She is widely sought after for her expertise in leveraging resources to create equitable, lasting change in local and global communities.
In her current role as Director of the Center for Racial Equity and Strategic Initiatives at Walmart.org, Monique leads efforts to foster positive societal change, leveraging Walmart’s resources to address longstanding inequities. Previously, as Walmart.org’s lead for customer and associate engagement, Monique spearheaded innovations like charitable round-ups at checkout, virtual volunteering programs, and large-scale donation matching campaigns. Before joining Walmart, Monique served as Director of Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility at Comcast NBCUniversal, where she led the Emmy Award-winning public service campaign The More You Know and the company’s sustainability initiative, Green Is Universal.
Earlier, Monique honed her skills as Managing Director at Teach For America, driving impactful diversity outreach campaigns and deepening engagement with corporate donors and celebrity ambassadors. At Black Enterprise, she served as Director of Marketing & Strategic Partnerships, amplifying the brand’s influence across print, television, and events. Additionally, she has shared her expertise as an adjunct professor at Fordham University and New York University and as the founder of her own consultancy, Myles Ahead Consulting.
Monique’s thought leadership has graced stages at SXSW and CES, and she has been featured by C-SPAN, The Network Journal, and celebrated in numerous publications. Her accolades include being named ABFE’s 2024 Emerging Leader of the Year, a Woman of Influence by the New York Business Journal, and a Celebrate! Arkansas Magazine “One to Watch.” A global citizen, Monique has represented the U.S. on delegations to Argentina and Israel, performed mission work in South Africa, and participated in cultural exchange programs in France and China.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Monique is a steadfast advocate for education, financial literacy, and equity. In addition to ACCP, she serves on multiple boards including EarthShare, Symphony of Northwest Arkansas, Asset Funders Network, and Howard University’s School of Education Board of Visitors. As Vice Chair of Walmart’s Black and African American Associate Resource Group and an active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and The Links, Incorporated, Monique remains deeply connected to communities and committed to uplifting future generations.
Monique’s legacy is defined by her unwavering dedication to creating pathways for others, ensuring every endeavor she leads leaves a positive and enduring impact.
