Arthur Mills IV Vice Chair
Arthur Mills IV joined America's Promise Alliance in 2022 as Chief Operating Officer, leading the organization's finance, human resources, legal, and technology groups. His wealth of experience in dynamic private sector and educational roles provides him with a unique perspective on this work and informs his leadership. Before America's Promise, Mills served four years as New Teacher Center's Chief Operations Officer, most recently leading as interim Co-Chief Executive Officer during its recent leadership transition period.
Prior to his time at NTC, Mills spent nearly nine years with Fulton County Schools, serving the district's students, teachers, staff, and school communities in several senior leadership roles. Mills' prior private sector career spanned twenty years in challenging strategy and financial management roles with General Mills, Dell, BNSF Railway, and GE Capital while building diverse international and domestic experiences.
Mills also is the Founder and President of Mills Management Group, a boutique consultancy that provides strategic advisory services for mission-driven firms and community-based organizations.
He holds a B.B.A. in Finance and an M.B.A. in Finance and Community Economic Development from the University of Texas at Austin, McCombs School of Business, and an M.Ed. in Educational Leadership from the Broad Center for the Management of School Systems, now based at the Yale School of Management in New Haven, CT.
Arthur and his wife Carla happily live in East Atlanta. In addition to his commitment to the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra's Board and Advisory Council, he serves on the boards of several
civic and volunteer organizations in Atlanta focused on mentorship, education, and the arts, including the 100 Black Men of Atlanta, NextGen Men and Women, and Jumpstart! for Young Children.