

About Carlton J. Nichols
Carlton Nichols, a results-driven HR leader with over 13 years of multifaceted experience, brings a strategic focus to the People and Talent team at Leading Educators. He believes in creating inclusive, efficient, and engaging talent systems that drive organizational impact and employee growth.
Carlton’s extensive background spans critical HR functions, including talent acquisition, operations, workforce planning, employee relations, and compensation. In his previous role as a Managing Director of Talent Technology at Teach for America, he increased HR system adoption through comprehensive training and implemented agile frameworks to improve project delivery and workflows. His efforts in a previous role as a Talent Acquisition Manager saved the company six figures by bringing executive search processes in-house and increased diversity through strategic sourcing initiatives.
Earlier in his career, Carlton demonstrated his operational and strategic expertise in roles such as Director of People & Operations, where he provided strategic consultation on department redesigns, introduced competency and career pathways frameworks, managed budgets, and handled complex employee relations cases. Before the start of his HR career he led program delivery teams that aligned organizational initiatives with school improvement strategies, empowering teams to drive student and teacher success.
An Eagle Scout and a champion of equity, Carlton is committed to dismantling barriers and building pathways for everyone to succeed. His innovative and people-centered approach to HR ensures alignment between organizational goals and the growth of every team member, creating lasting positive impact.
Carlton’s extensive background spans critical HR functions, including talent acquisition, operations, workforce planning, employee relations, and compensation. In his previous role as a Managing Director of Talent Technology at Teach for America, he increased HR system adoption through comprehensive training and implemented agile frameworks to improve project delivery and workflows. His efforts in a previous role as a Talent Acquisition Manager saved the company six figures by bringing executive search processes in-house and increased diversity through strategic sourcing initiatives.
Earlier in his career, Carlton demonstrated his operational and strategic expertise in roles such as Director of People & Operations, where he provided strategic consultation on department redesigns, introduced competency and career pathways frameworks, managed budgets, and handled complex employee relations cases. Before the start of his HR career he led program delivery teams that aligned organizational initiatives with school improvement strategies, empowering teams to drive student and teacher success.
An Eagle Scout and a champion of equity, Carlton is committed to dismantling barriers and building pathways for everyone to succeed. His innovative and people-centered approach to HR ensures alignment between organizational goals and the growth of every team member, creating lasting positive impact.
"I lead to empower others to find their authentic voice as leaders. Through motivation and honesty, I will assist others to reach their highest potential.”