Biography

     Dr. Leroy Carson, Jr. is an eminent visionary molding the realms of education, entrepreneurship, and innovation, spearheading Oglethorpe University's Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center with resounding impact. Combining over two decades of corporate leadership, including significant roles at InterContinental Hotels Group, Starwood Hotels, and PepsiCo Taco Bell Division, with a decade-long entrepreneurial journey, Dr. Carson is an adept educator who passionately advocates experiential learning, guiding students to embrace risk, evolve through action, and flourish as entrepreneurs. A compelling communicator and facilitator, he forges inclusive learning environments. A distinguished researcher, Dr. Carson's scholarly pursuits span entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership, working towards both journal contributions and an upcoming book on entrepreneurship education. A steadfast catalyst for innovation, Dr. Carson's legacy as a role model influences aspiring minds, entrepreneurs, and communities, charting a course of inspiration for generations.