Larry Henderson

Director of Social Responsibility Special Events (Dartcares) @DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit)

US

Directs the enterprise-wide corporate social responsibility strategy, integrating sustainability, equity, and community engagement into core business operations. Oversees a budget of $2.1M and a grant portfolio of $700K with full accountability for fiscal stewardship, regulatory compliance, and impact measurement. Leads strategic partnerships and sponsorship initiatives with corporate, nonprofit, and civic organizations, aligning brand presence with social value creation. Guides cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to design, deliver, and evaluate high-profile events and CSR programs that enhance organizational reputation and stakeholder trust. Produces inaugural Social Responsibility Report and accompanying C-suite briefings, showcasing ESG metrics and quantifiable community outcomes. Advanced community health through initiatives addressing mental health and homelessness, resolving over 1K cases on scene, completing more than 400 direct service handoffs, and recording over 2.7K interactions. Combated food insecurity through 17 mobile farmers\' markets and 7 local farm partnerships, complemented by a $90K grant to establish a new community farm at Lawnview Station.Furthered civic engagement by directing 76 community-driven events, coordinating 520 staff-led outreach hours to reach 1.2M attendees. Enhanced community support through 12 employee volunteer initiatives, aiding more than 20K families and distributing over $20K in donated goods and services. Enlarged community engagement impact by over 30% YoY through alliances with Restorative Farms, Parkland Hospital, and local nonprofits. Designed and executed the organization’s first integrated CSR and partnerships strategy. Elevated brand visibility, ensuring seamless sponsorship activation and impactful community engagement. Built organizational capacity, enhancing leadership pipelines and succession readiness.

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Bachelor of Arts - BA, Political Science and Government