Marion V. Creekmore, Jr.

Marion V. Creekmore, Jr. is Distinguished Visiting Professor of History and Political Science at Emory University and previously its Vice Provost for International Affairs and the Carter Center's Program Director. A retired career diplomat, Creekmore served as U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka and the Maldives and Deputy Chief of Mission in India; he held several Deputy Assistant Secretary positions in Washington. Dr. Creekmore and his wife, Linda, live in Atlanta.