Cara Carlton Perry is the Vice President for Communications for Â鶹ŮÀÉ. She has enjoyed 23 years of service at Florida Atlantic in a variety of communications and public relations roles. She has transformed communications strategies across multiple campuses and led key initiatives supporting the university’s growth and visibility. She has worked closely with Florida Atlantic’s research enterprise to showcase how discoveries made on campus translate into solutions for Palm Beach County and beyond. Cara is a board member for the Alzheimer’s Association of Southeast Florida, Junior Achievement of the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast and St. Lucie Economic Development Council. She is also a member of Leadership Florida and completed an appointed term on the Florida Commission on the Status of Women. She received her bachelor’s degree in communication from Florida State University and her master’s degree in university administration from the University of Central Florida. She is a proud fifth-generation Florida native.