Carrie Stewart is the co-founder and Managing Partner of Afton Partners. Afton is an impact-focused consultancy moving us toward a world where everyone can access the opportunities that will lead to a fulfilled life. Over her career, Carrie has led several dozen public sector advisory initiatives across the birth to career spectrum, with subject matter expertise in the field of education finance. Carrie has advised over 50 charter school operators around the country on finance and operations matters and has served as a charter school board member for over 15 years. She is currently in her fourth cohort as a coach in the FOX Fellowship. Prior to establishing Afton, Carrie was the founding Chief Operating Officer of a system of charter schools in New Orleans and spent ten years as a corporate and public sector restructuring consultant. Carrie is a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, mom to her school-age daughter, Emily, and sports know-it-all.