“Keiko has dedicated her professional life to helping students thrive both academically and personally,” says Badia Ahad, provost and executive vice president for academic affairs. “From her formative experiences as a 22-time All-American student athlete to her professional success in multiple academic leadership roles at both Emory and other preeminent universities, she knows how to marry innovation and excellence with empathy and intentional engagement. She is the right leader to bridge a vibrant campus experience with Emory’s academic mission.”
Carter first joined the Emory administration in 2020 as assistant vice president of campus life and the Clyde Partin Sr., Director of Athletics. Before Emory, she held leadership roles with Stanford University, the University of California, Berkeley, and the University of Illinois.
Carter earned her bachelor’s degree in African American studies from the University of California, Los Angeles, where she competed as an All-American collegiate swimmer. She holds a master’s degree in language, literacy, and culture from the University of California, Berkeley.
