President Connie Ledoux Book has announced two leadership transitions.
Katie Taylor ’09 and Emily Krechel will each take on new opportunities at Elon that will strengthen their work on campus and in Charlotte, as Elon prepares for its merger with Queens University of Charlotte.
Kari Taylor ’09 will be transitioning from her current role in the President’s Office to a new position as Elon’s Deputy Chief Integration Officer, based in Charlotte. Beginning June 1, Kari will play a pivotal role in Elon’s integration efforts, bringing the relationship-building expertise, collaborative efforts and strategic vision she has demonstrated through her extensive leadership at Elon.
An Elon alumna who earned both her undergraduate degree and MBA, Kari joined the President’s staff in 2018 and has been instrumental in amplifying campus engagement through innovative strategies and meaningful initiatives, such as the 1923 Commemoration, fostering trust and building community.
Director of New Student Programs Emily Krechel will transition to the President’s Office as Deputy Chief of Staff for Campus Engagement and Strategic Initiatives, also effective June 1. Emily joined the Elon community in 2017 and holds a Ph.D. in Higher Education from UNC Greensboro, where her research focused on equity and student success, and her career includes leadership roles at UC Berkeley, Earlham College, and now Elon.
As co-chair of the university’s Mentoring Initiative Design Team and former chair of Staff Advisory Council, Emily is a dedicated advocate for meaningful relationships on campus and embodies our commitment to student-centered excellence. Her deep belief in our mission, passion for student development, and proven ability to build transformative programs make her an outstanding addition to our team.
“These transitions reflect the strength of Elon’s leadership pipeline and our commitment to positioning talented colleagues where they can have the greatest impact,” said President Connie Ledoux Book in an email to the university community. “Please join me in congratulating Kari on her new opportunity and welcoming Emily to her expanded role.”