About the Author

Carl McNair is CEO and President of McNair Achievement Programs (MAP) in Atlanta, Georgia. He is an author, education consultant, entrepreneur, and inspirational speaker.

Carl is also Founder and President Emeritus of the Dr. Ronald E. McNair Foundation. The foundation was established in honor of his brother, Dr. Ronald E. McNair, who perished along with six of his astronaut colleagues aboard the space shuttle Challenger on January 28, 1986.

McNair Achievement Programs is an outgrowth of the mission and work of the McNair Foundation. For over eighteen years, McNair Achievement Programs have developed and implemented successful educational programs and have appeared on CNN, ABC, NBC and CBS television networks. Carl was also featured on the Tavis Smiley Show.

Annually, Carl conducts educational seminars and gives keynote addresses for numerous organizations and Trio programs; this includes over 100 colleges and universities, McNair Scholars Programs, Upward Bound, Talent Search and other educational programs. He has made speaking appearances in over 40 states including Hawaii as well as Puerto Rico.

After his brother's tragic death, Carl began speaking at youth programs and conferences where he shared his brother’s story. Through Dr. McNair’s story, many have found renewed hope and inspiration to follow their dreams. Carl is known for his inspirational keynote speeches, powerful seminars and exemplary leadership.

He earned his Bachelor's of Science degree in Industrial Technology from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Babson College in Wellesley Massachusetts. Carl and his wife Mary reside in Atlanta, Georgia and have one daughter, Desiree’.