Majora Carter
South Bronx,NY
Summary
Majora Carter is a real-estate developer and urban revitalization strategist consultant. One of the nation's pioneers in being successful in green-collar job training. Prioritizes sustainable economic development in low-income communities. Carter is responsible for creating green-infrastructure and technology inclusion projects whilst ensuring economic development by having job training and placement systems. Winner of MacArthur Fellow and Peabody Award.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder
Boogie Down Grind
The Bronx, NY
01.2017 - Current
- Launched the Boogie Down Grind, in 2017.
- Boogie Down Grind is a Hip-Hop themed high quality coffee and crafter beer business.
- Located a couple blocks from Carter's three-generational home.
- First commercial communal space in the Hunts Point Section of the Bronx, NY.
- The cafe has images of old hip-hop flyers from the 70s and 80s on the walls while playing Hip-Hop music on the speakers.
- Provides an opportunity for local families to be approved for online investment platforms.
- Serves as an community staple, also affordable.
Founder
Majora Carter Group
The Bronx, NY
01.2008 - Current
- Founded Majora Carter group, a private consulting firm in 2008.
- Develops real estate by supporting projects when gaining allies and strengthening ties with established partners.
- Creates community revitalization strategies when forming workshops to express diversity and inclusion, planning and executing projects with strategic goals, and consulting projects into development.
- Inspires individuals to partake in more green-infrastructure and socio-economic projects.
- The goal is to partner on projects to improve economic growth.
- Clients include, United States Environmental Protection Agency, City of Greenville, Cisco, and many more.
Co-Founder
Green For All
Washington, DC
09.2007 - 01.2020
- The purpose of the Green For All organization, build a green economy while simultaneously creating job opportunities for citizens in poverty.
- Becoming a part of the growing green-job sector.
Founder
Sustainable South Bronx
The Bronx, NY
01.2001 - 01.2011
- Founded Sustainable South Bronx, which is now a division to the HOPE Program.
- Promotes environmental justice through economically sustainable projects accommodating community needs.
Education
Master of Arts - Fine Arts
New York University
New York, NY05-1997
Bachelor of Arts - Film
Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT05-1988
High School Diploma -
Bronx High School Of Science
Bronx, NY05-1984
Skills
- Urban Revitalization Strategists
- Improved the idea of green-collard jobs
- Led non-profit environmental justice solutions
- Founder of many sustainable projects
- Advises cities, landscape-architects, communities and more
Affiliations
- Designed Hunts Point Composting Project.
- Developed Hunts Point Riverside Park to be the first waterfront park in the South Bronx for the first time in 60 years.
- South Bronx Green & Cool Roofs Demonstration Project.
- Restored Hunts Point Station as an event space.
- Influential TedTalk, "Greening the Ghetto."
- Author of Reclaiming Your Community.
Accomplishments
- 8 Honorary PhD's.
- Awarded Macarthur Genius Grant Award (2005.)
- Cora Lewis Rudin Award for Public Service (2006.)
- National Audubon Society's Rachel Carson Women in conservation Award (2007.)
- and Many More!
Timeline
Founder
Boogie Down Grind
01.2017 - Current
Founder
Majora Carter Group
01.2008 - Current
Co-Founder
Green For All
09.2007 - 01.2020
Founder
Sustainable South Bronx
01.2001 - 01.2011
Master of Arts - Fine Arts
New York University
Bachelor of Arts - Film
Wesleyan University
High School Diploma -
Bronx High School Of Science
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