About Carter

A Life Between Worlds, A Career Built on Purpose

I’ve spent all of my life navigating complex systems—across cultures, countries, and sectors. This international perspective is central to who I am and how I work.

I'm Carter Quinley, a strategic consultant with over 15 years of experience at the intersection of responsible business, human rights, and international development. Raised in Thailand, I’ve spent 26 years (2/3rds of my life!) living across Asia and am fluent in Thai. Today, my life and work remain deeply connected across regions, with family, friends, and professional partnerships spanning Asia, North America, Australia, and Europe.

Throughout my career, I’ve led major government programs to combat child labor and forced labor, built cross-sector coalitions to fight human trafficking, and advised companies and civil society groups on transforming ESG commitments into meaningful, measurable outcomes. Whether representing the U.S. government at international forums or supporting survivor-centered strategies on the ground, I bring a culturally fluent, results-driven approach to every engagement.

Bridging Policy and Practice Across Borders

I believe that values-driven work demands more than good intentions. It requires clear strategy, context-specific solutions, and trusted implementation partners.

That’s where I come in.

My consulting practice supports organizations and companies to move from policy to practice—helping design strategies that are ambitious yet actionable, and rooted in integrity, equity, and impact.

Areas of Expertise

  • Ethical Supply Chains & ESG Integration
    I help companies and nonprofits assess and improve labor practices across operations and supply chains. Services include ESG strategy design, policy reviews, and risk mitigation related to forced labor, child labor, and social compliance.

  • Responsible Business Conduct & Due Diligence
    Drawing from my work on the U.S. National Action Plan on Responsible Business Conduct and global frameworks like the OECD Guidelines, I guide stakeholders in strengthening corporate accountability and human rights due diligence mechanisms.

  • Anti-Trafficking & Labor Rights Strategy
    I work with international NGOs, donors, and multilaterals to develop and evaluate anti-trafficking interventions, shape survivor-centered programming, and advise on policies addressing forced criminality, online scams, and exploitative migration.

  • Partnership Building & Stakeholder Engagement
    Whether convening a global conference or brokering cross-sector collaboration, I bring people together. I offer facilitation, coalition-building, and strategic communications support to maximize collective impact.

  • Program Design, Grants Management & Evaluation
    From concept to execution, I support the design, implementation, and oversight of rights-based programs—ensuring alignment with donor goals, local realities, and international standards. I also assist with grant writing, M&E frameworks, and learning agendas.

How We Can Work Together

My services are tailored to your needs—ranging from short-term strategy sessions to long-term consulting partnerships. I work with:

  • International NGOs and civil society organizations

  • Governments and donor agencies

  • Companies and ESG teams

  • UN agencies and multilateral institutions

Whether you're designing a new initiative, refining a strategy, or navigating a complex policy space, I bring a strategic, collaborative, and action-oriented approach to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.