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Aaron Randolph
Executive Director at Carolina Youth Coalition |CBJ 40 Under 40 | BMe Vanguard
Aaron Randolph is the Executive Director and Co-Founder of Carolina Youth Coalition (CYC), a non-profit organization based in Charlotte, NC that supports high-achieving, under-resourced students in their journey to and through college.1
Background and Education
Aaron Randolph holds impressive educational credentials:
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Cornell University, graduated in 201112
- Master of Education (M.Ed.) from Harvard Graduate School of Education, earned in 201312
Professional Experience
Before founding CYC, Aaron's career path included:
- City Year AmeriCorps volunteer, tutor, and mentor at Belaire High School in Baton Rouge, LA
- Middle and high school Social Studies teacher
- Director of Sophomore Programs at the Baton Rouge Youth Coalition1
Carolina Youth Coalition
Aaron co-founded CYC in February 2018 with Kathryn Kissam, thanks to a generous donation from the Albemarle Foundation.13 Under his leadership, the organization has experienced significant growth:
- Expanded from a single employee to a larger team
- Recently opened a second location in Charlotte in partnership with CPI Security4
Recognition
Aaron's work with CYC has earned him recognition in the Charlotte community:
- Named one of Charlotte Business Journal's 40 Under 40 in 20242
Personal
Aaron is 34 years old and relocated to Charlotte, NC in 2017 with his wife, Lizzy.12 He is described as an avid sports fan and is driven by a strong belief in education's power to create lasting generational change.1
