Munro Richardson

Munro Richardson is Executive Director of Read Charlotte, a community initiative that unites families, educators and community partners to double the percentage of third graders reading on grade level in Mecklenburg County from 39% in 2015 to 80% by 2025. In this role he is responsible for using research, data and strategic funding to coordinate, integrate and align the efforts of dozens of organizations across Charlotte-Mecklenburg to improve children’s language and literacy development from birth through third grade.

Munro has received local recognition for his efforts. In 2015 the Charlotte Hornets named Munro a Rising Star at their annual My Hero Gala. In 2016 Leadership Charlotte named Munro Newcomer of the Year at its annual Legacy Awards; the Black Women’s Caucus of Charlotte-Mecklenburg named him Citizen of the Year; and, Playing for Others recognized him as one of 10 change-makers in the community. In 2018, Munro was recognized as a Walmart Community Playmaker by the Charlotte Hornets. Munro holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Kansas, master’s degrees from both Harvard University and Oxford University (where he was a Rhodes Scholar), and a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois. Munro is married to his high school sweetheart, Teresa, and has three daughters.