Carrie Walton Penner is an American heiress to the Walmart fortune, philanthropist, and advocate for education reform and youth mental health. Born on August 12, 1970, she is the granddaughter of Walmart founder Sam Walton and the daughter of S. Robson Walton, former chairman of the company. As a member of one of the wealthiest families in the United States, she has leveraged her family's fortune to support various philanthropic initiatives, particularly in education equity and program evaluation through the Walton Family Foundation, where she serves as a board member and directs education reform efforts. Her academic background includes a bachelor's degree in economics and history from Georgetown University and a master's degree in Education Policy and Program Evaluation from Stanford University's Graduate School of Education, which shaped her career in philanthropy. Her involvement extends to sports ownership as part of the Walton-Penner family group that acquired the Denver Broncos in 2022. Married to Greg Penner, a former Walmart executive, she maintains a low public profile while exerting significant influence through family foundations and investments, and is also noted as a patron of DonorsTrust, supporting conservative and libertarian causes. Her efforts focus on fostering innovative solutions in education and youth well-being, reflecting a commitment to systemic change informed by her research and evaluative expertise.