Barry Caldwell

Caldwell’s career has spanned law, public service, trade association advocacy, executive leadership, and board governance. He supports nonprofits in energy and education as a principal of Wroxton Civic Ventures. Prior to that, he spent 16 years on the senior leadership team at Waste Management in roles including chief people officer, chief legal officer, and senior vice president of public affairs and communications. He has also held leadership roles in government relations for Cigna Corp. and the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America.

At Dartmouth, Caldwell majored in history and played on the men’s basketball team. His service as an alumnus has included participation in the President’s Leadership Council and on the executive committees for the Association of Alumni and The Call to Lead campaign. He co-led his class’s efforts establishing the African and African American Studies Department’s Academic Enrichment Fund. As a member of the Alumni Council, he chaired the Professional Development Committee and also served on the Executive, Nomination, and Governance committees.

Caldwell serves on the board of Rubicon Technologies as well as public charter schools KIPP DC and Washington Latin, and the Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia. His public service began as counsel and, later, chief of staff to U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter. He holds a JD from Georgetown and began his career practicing law in Washington, D.C., where he lives today.