Arthur is the Executive Director of the Lower 9th Ward Center for Sustainable Engagement and Development (CSED), based in New Orleans. Founded in 2006, in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, CSED works to stimulate civic engagement, repopulate, sustain natural systems, assist community leadership and preserve resources in the Lower 9th Ward neighborhoods. With extensive experience in major fundraising and communications, Arthur is also committed to serving youth and young adults across the GulfSouth and the Southeast.