About CarolinaCAN
CarolinaCAN advocates for the success of every North Carolina student, from pre-K through college and career. We improve policy to help all students thrive and share promising practices and stories to demonstrate that all kids CAN succeed.

Our Mission & Vision
CarolinaCAN advocates for the success of every North Carolina student, from pre-K through college and career. We improve policy to help all students thrive and share promising practices and stories to demonstrate that all kids CAN succeed.


About Marcus Brandon
Executive Director
Marcus Brandon is the executive director of CarolinaCAN: The North Carolina Campaign for Achievement Now, a statewide movement working to give every North Carolina child access to a great public school. Marcus hails from a long line of North Carolinians. Growing up in Guilford County with a family entrenched in the civil rights movement, Marcus learned the value of public service at an early age. Ever since he could walk, he was out working to better his community: passing out fliers, knocking on doors and organizing with his family to advocate for equal opportunity and equal access.
Contact Us
For all MEDIA inquiries, contact Ned Stanley, Vice President of Communications, 50CAN.
For all OTHER INQUIRIES, contact Marcus Brandon, Exective Director, CarolinaCAN.