Kerry L. Peluso, CPA is the Associate Vice President for Research Administration at Emory University. In this role, Kerry is responsible for the pre and post award administration of the sponsored projects received by Emory University. Prior to assuming this position in February 2007, Kerry held the position of Director of Post Award Fiscal Administration at the University of Pennsylvania. Earlier in her career, she held the position of Senior Accounting Manager in the Division of Grant and Contract Accounting at Rutgers University. Prior to moving to higher education, Kerry’s background includes over ten years experience in public, tax and non-profit accounting.
Kerry is the current National Treasurer for NCURA and is a member of the NCURA Board. Her prior experience with NCURA includes a term as Regional Treasurer for Region II, several years as a member and chair of the Financial Research Administration Neighborhood, a year as an LDI mentor for the Leadership Development Institute, and several other roles. She is a frequent speaker at NCURA conferences and was the chairperson for the 2004 FRA Conference and co-chair for the 2005 National Conference.
