Melissa Rhodes Carter

Melissa Rhodes Carter leads Associate Giving and Volunteerism programs and supports the Spark Good brand and engagement strategy at Walmart. In this role, she works to make giving and service an accessible, meaningful part of the experience for Walmart and Sam’s Club associates. Previously, Melissa led the Walmart Foundation’s Caring and Connected Communities portfolio and served as a U.S. Foreign Service Officer for the Department of State in Washington, D.C. and abroad. She lives in Bentonville, Arkansas, with her family.