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.
