Carlton Robert Collins (CRC) is a multi-talented activist, author, entrepreneur, speaker, and strategist who is dedicated to bringing about sustainable and transformative change for communities of color and all Cincinnatians. His impactful work spans education, activism, community development, and minority business development. CRC has spent the majority of his career as both educator and entrepreneur working with clients and servicing students across the U.S. As the author of Resist Every Bias on Every Level, CRC has empowered thousands of students providing them the tools for agency in their lives. At his most recent career stop, CRC placed over 90 men of color ages 18–24-years-old into pre-K classrooms and advocates for literacy throughout Hamilton County in three academic years.

Notably, CRC successfully rallied stakeholders to raise $31.6 million to relocate the CPD gun range and is fighting for a ceasefire after 77 years of sustained trauma. He co-founded The Heights Movement, which focuses on urban farming, STEA2M education, and youth workforce development. He also co-founded My Brother’s Keeper Lincoln Heights and works closely with the Obama Foundation. Finally, he is the Managing Partner of RISE Business Academy and leads strategy in supporting minority businesses with growth, scale, and sustainability. He has worked with over 20,000+ youth across the country since entering the field at the age of 18. A Morehouse Man, CRC remains committed to his alma mater and continues to serve young men in their pursuit of a Morehouse degree. Despite being a teen father, CRC has been happily married for nine years and has three children.