Michael Carney
President
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
Mike Carney is president of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, where he oversees initiatives that harness the power of business for the good of America and the world.
At the Foundation, Carney has driven impactful projects such as Path Forward, an award-winning series that delivered critical information to millions during the pandemic, and the National Civics Bee, a fast-growing competition for middle schoolers in communities across the United States. In addition to helping the business community coordinate the global response to COVID-19, he has also expanded the Foundation’s work on pressing issues like quantum computing and the economic effects of geopolitical instability.
Prior to becoming President, Carney led the organization's emerging issues, communications, and civics teams.
Carney's career spans journalism, public affairs, and strategic communications. His experience includes roles as a partner at a global communications firm and head of public affairs for an international organization.
His academic credentials include a bachelor's degree in political science from the State University of New York at Stony Brook, a master's degree from the Missouri School of Journalism, and a postgraduate diploma in Strategy & Innovation from the University of Oxford's Saïd Business School.
As president, Carney is committed to fostering collaboration between businesses and communities to address complex societal challenges.
At the Foundation, Carney has driven impactful projects such as Path Forward, an award-winning series that delivered critical information to millions during the pandemic, and the National Civics Bee, a fast-growing competition for middle schoolers in communities across the United States. In addition to helping the business community coordinate the global response to COVID-19, he has also expanded the Foundation’s work on pressing issues like quantum computing and the economic effects of geopolitical instability.
Prior to becoming President, Carney led the organization's emerging issues, communications, and civics teams.
Carney's career spans journalism, public affairs, and strategic communications. His experience includes roles as a partner at a global communications firm and head of public affairs for an international organization.
His academic credentials include a bachelor's degree in political science from the State University of New York at Stony Brook, a master's degree from the Missouri School of Journalism, and a postgraduate diploma in Strategy & Innovation from the University of Oxford's Saïd Business School.
As president, Carney is committed to fostering collaboration between businesses and communities to address complex societal challenges.
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