Dr. Lorin Carter

Dr. Lorin R. Carter has a passion for facilitating healthy, vibrant communities and equipping people with the tools needed to be independent determinants of their destiny. Through her education and practice in civil engineering, law, public policy and urban planning, Dr. Carter has honed her skills in community engagement & education, collegiate classroom instruction, strategy development, research, speaking, facilitation, equity initiatives, project management & organization, administrative procedure, and various areas of legal practice.

Dr. Carter started her career with the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality serving as an Engineer, Legislative Liaison, and Senior Attorney during her tenure there. She also managed a solo legal civil practice and recently served as the Project Manager for the JPMorgan Chase PRO Neighborhood grant with The Real Estate Council Community Fund in Dallas, TX that supported community-driven revitalization efforts in three Dallas communities. Dr. Carter also serves as an Adjunct Professor of Government at Tarrant County College District, and was a Lead Researcher for the North Texas Regional Housing Assessment with the University of Texas at Arlington (completing a regional assessment of fair and affordable housing in 13 counties in North Texas). She was also a Researcher and Team Lead at the Institute of Urban Studies evaluating geographical location and access to city public & open spaces in Dallas, in addition to several other funded research projects. 

With over a decade of experience, Dr. Carter is now the Founder & Chief Strategist at C-Suite Consulting, a consulting firm that brings c-suite level expertise to community development and social change initiatives, offering a comprehensive and innovative approach to creating equity solutions that strive to holistically improve quality of life, increase access to opportunities, and ensure diversity and inclusion in decision making. At C-Suite Consulting, Dr. Carter works to facilitate thriving equity ecosystems through community-focused solutions, strategy development, & capacity building to make urban spaces more equitable places.

Outside of work, Dr. Carter is a newlywed and enjoys spending time with her husband, family, and friends, attending Concord Church in Dallas, learning about all things holistic wellness, and visiting local parks, trails, farmers markets, restaurants, & festivals.