Author, Educator & Philanthropist; Coauthor of "America the Beautiful"; Co-Founder of Carson Scholars Fund
Candy Carson Biography
Candy Carson is an American author, educator, philanthropist, and classically trained violinist. Carson attended Yale University, where she triple-majored in music, psychology, and pre-med, and participated in the Yale Symphony Orchestra and the Bach Society. After graduating from Yale, Carson earned an MBA from Johns Hopkins Carey Business School. She worked in the chemistry department during the day and pursued her master's degree in business at night, later holding various business roles while continuing her involvement in music through playing, singing, conducting, and arranging.
Carson is the coauthor of "America the Beautiful," "A More Perfect Union," "One Nation," and "One Vote," all written with her husband, Ben Carson. One of these books appeared on the New York Times bestsellers list for 20 consecutive weeks, including five weeks at No. 1. She has co-written six books with her husband, and her first solo book, "A Doctor in the House," shares personal stories and insights. Her writing focuses on American values, civic responsibility, and the potential for individual achievement.
Carson co-founded the Carson Scholars Fund with Ben Carson, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preparing the next generation for leadership and success by promoting reading and excellence in education. The foundation was established in response to reports of U.S. students' low rankings in math and science testing among 22 countries. The organization has awarded more than 11,000 scholarships totaling $9.5 million and established over 280 reading rooms across the United States.
As a musician, Carson has arranged and conducted for groups including the University of Maryland Medical Center Chamber Players. She has performed with ensembles such as the Ann Arbor Symphony, Palm Beach Atlantic University Symphony, Nedlands Symphony in West Australia, Nashville Praise Symphony, and McLean Symphony Orchestra in Virginia. Carson has served on boards including Johns Hopkins University Shriver Concert Series Board, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Board, and Museum of the Bible Women's Advisory Board. Her career spans education, nonprofit leadership, authorship, and classical music performance.
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