Associate Vice President, Strategic Partnerships
Comcast
Monique Carswell is a forward-thinking, cross-sector executive at the intersection of business, philanthropy,
partnerships, and civic engagement, recognized for leading high-impact strategies, partnerships, and
investments that drive opportunity, inclusion, and lasting impact. A proud Chicago native and graduate of the
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, she brings more than 20 years of experience spanning corporate
responsibility, philanthropy, marketing, nonprofit leadership, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning.
As Associate Vice President, Strategic Partnerships & Philanthropy at Comcast NBCUniversal, Monique leads a
team and portfolio focused on enterprise partnerships, social impact strategy, stakeholder engagement, and
business-aligned initiatives. She works across Comcast NBCUniversal’s businesses to cultivate strategic
partnerships that strengthen communities, advance opportunity, and align corporate priorities with meaningful
social outcomes.
Prior to joining Comcast NBCUniversal, Monique served in several leadership roles at Walmart and the Walmart
Foundation. Most recently, she led philanthropic investments focused on workforce development, economic
mobility, skills-based hiring, and non-degree credentialing. Previously, she directed customer and associate
engagement initiatives spanning giving, volunteerism, and community activation, and co-led Walmart’s multi-
year strategy to address systemic barriers across education, finance, health, and justice.
Earlier in her career, Monique served as Director of Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility at
NBCUniversal, where she oversaw environmental and community impact programs, including the Emmy Award-winning The More You Know campaign. She also held leadership roles at Teach For America and Black Enterprise, leading national partnerships, marketing, and stakeholder engagement initiatives. She began her career at Hearst Corporation’s CosmoGirl! magazine, building expertise in storytelling, communications, and brand strategy.
A frequent speaker, facilitator, and trusted advisor, Monique has presented at SXSW, CES, Aspen Institute
convenings, and on C-SPAN. She has also served as an adjunct professor at New York University and Fordham
University and advised organizations and leaders through her consultancy, Myles Ahead Consulting.
Monique serves on several nonprofit and professional association boards, including EarthShare, Asset Funders
Network, the Association of Corporate Citizenship Professionals, and Howard University’s School of Education
Board of Visitors. She is a member of the 2025–2026 Obama Foundation Leaders USA cohort and has been
recognized as ABFE’s Philanthropic Leader of the Year. Through her board service, executive leadership, and
community engagement, Monique remains committed to building partnerships, strengthening institutions, and
creating pathways to opportunity. Her leadership is grounded in the belief that organizations can achieve
stronger business and societal outcomes when purpose, strategy, and community are aligned.