Mr. Roland Carter, Senior Board Member

Mr. Roland Carter, a proud native Washingtonian, is a distinguished Journeyman Lineman and two-time former President of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 70 in Washington, D.C. He currently serves with the IBEW as an International Representative and Outside Construction Coordinator for Membership Development. He also serves as a Commissioner on the District of Columbia Board of Professional Engineers.

Mr. Carter is a former President of Helping Ourselves to Transform (HOTT) and currently serves as Senior Board Member and Workforce Development and Career Placement Advisor. As a long-serving and highly experienced member of HOTT’s Board of Directors, he provides organizational leadership, institutional knowledge, and guidance to fellow board members and staff. His work focuses on workforce development, career placement, and economic empowerment for returning citizens and other socially impacted individuals.

A graduate of the “relentless school of hard knocks,” Mr. Carter is deeply committed to uplifting men, boys, and families affected by social and economic disparities. Through mentorship, advocacy, and practical guidance, he helps individuals rediscover their purpose, strengthen their families, and become productive contributors to their communities.

Mr. Carter also emphasizes the importance of civic engagement, voting rights, and advocacy for families and communities. He works to connect individuals with employment opportunities that can lead to sustainable careers, competitive wages, and valuable benefits. His leadership, determination, and commitment to service continue to advance HOTT’s mission of empowering socially impacted individuals and creating meaningful, lasting change throughout the community.