Naa’san S.J. Carr is a Community Organizer at the New Jersey Institute for Social Justice.

Born and raised in South Jersey, Naa’san advocates for justice, equity, and empowerment for all. Naa’san serves on the Evergreen Baptist Church Board of Trustees, 1st Vice President of the NAACP New Jersey State Conference Youth & College Division and College Program Coordinator for Trenton Christian Fashion Week.

A proud first-generation college graduate, Naa’san earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Rider University, where he made history as the university’s first Black Student Government Association President, President’s Council on Inclusion, President Emeritus of the Rider University NAACP Chapter and Spiritual Community Leader of Rider University’s Black Campus Ministries.

His leadership extended beyond campus as a Democracy Fellow at the New Jersey Black Empowerment Coalition, NAACP’s Fired Up! Civic Leadership Summit participant, National Deputy Director of Partnerships for the College Democrats of America Black Caucus and a 2024 Voter Volunteer Recruitment Organizer for the NAACP.

Committed to advancing civil and human rights—particularly in education equity, voting rights, and criminal justice reform—Naa’san has organized and led initiatives such as the National Pan-Hellenic Council of Central Jersey’s D9 Day in Trenton: Young Leaders Summit, philanthropic efforts for the Prison Fellowship’s Angel Tree Program and a youth-led workshop series presented at the 116th NAACP National Convention.

His service has been recognized through numerous awards, including the Rider University President’s Inclusive Excellence Award, Cassie D. Iacovelli Student Government Award, Center for Diversity and Inclusion Multicultural Medallion, NAACP Trenton Branch Freedom Fund Award and a Watch The Yard Leadership Highlight.

As a dynamic public speaker, activist, and ally, Naa’san is dedicated to uplifting underrepresented and marginalized communities through civic engagement, education, and servant leadership. Rooted in his Christian faith, Naa’san aspires to serve his country at the highest level—as President of the United States.