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Jordan W. Carter is an esteemed arts administrator and musician with a genuine dedication to community arts programming. Originally from Atlanta, GA, Jordan’s Southern roots profoundly influence his approach to creativity and community engagement. Formerly the Education and Community Engagement Manager at Harlem Stage, where he developed arts curricula for Black and Indigenous youth as well as recruited and trained a cohort of multidisciplinary teaching artists. Jordan now serves as the Director of Community Outreach at Accent Dance NYC. His distinguished career also includes roles with the Coalition for Hispanic Family Services, the Local Initiatives Support Corporation, and The New School College of Performing Arts.

A passionate music producer and vocalist, Jordan channels his artistry through percussion, hip-hop, and jazz vibraphone to craft fun, forward-thinking narratives that uplift and empower the next generation of Black artists. He also sings tenor in the Concord Baptist Church choir in Brooklyn, NY. Each day, Jordan embraces the opportunity to create something new and is deeply committed to helping young people discover their own sources of happiness.

Jordan earned his Master of Arts in Arts Administration from Teachers College, Columbia University, where he completed his thesis on identifying support structures necessary for the next generation of African American ballet dancers. Prior to this, Jordan graduated summa cum laude from Boston University with a Bachelor of Music in Percussion Performance, and was honored with the Dean’s Award for Community Service. As an Atlanta Posse Foundation Scholar, he received a prestigious full-tuition leadership scholarship, further fueling his passion for arts education and community engagement in his teens.

Jordan currently lives in Harlem with his four year old chihuahua, BiBi.