Gary L. Cunningham is a transformative leader in economic and racial justice, currently serving as a senior advisor at the Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy at The New School for Social Research. With over 30 years in philanthropy, healthcare, public policy, and education, he has held key roles, including president and CEO of Prosperity Now and the Metropolitan Economic Development Association (MEDA), advancing business growth for entrepreneurs of color and systemic economic justice solutions. A Harvard Kennedy School graduate, Gary’s expertise in entrepreneurship, racial wealth equity, and economic development has earned him honors, such as the Public Leadership Award from the University of Minnesota. Through his work with Momentus Capital, ArtSpace, and the Association for Enterprise Opportunities, Gary continues to shape an inclusive economy and advance a just society.