Dr. Hannah Carter, Ph.D.

Dr. Hannah Carter grew up surrounded by the potato fields of Aroostook County, Maine.
A former 4-H’er and Maine FFA officer, her love of agriculture was developed early and
has served as a guide in her career. She graduated 1995 with a B.S. degree in
Environmental Science from the University of Maine at Presque Isle. Upon graduation,
she began her career with UMaine Extension working within the potato industry. In
1999, she graduated with her M.S. in agricultural education and communication, with a
concentration in extension education, from the University of Florida and returned to
UMaine Extension. She returned to the University of Florida for her doctorate and in
2004 she earned her Ph.D. in agricultural leadership. She stayed with UF and directed
the Wedgworth Leadership Institute for Agriculture and Natural Resources, a leadership
development program for individuals involved in Florida’s agriculture and natural
resource industries for 15 years. In 2019, she assumed the role of Dean of Cooperative
Extension for the University of Maine. In 2022, in addition to her dean role, she assumed
additional responsibilities as an Associate Provost for Online and Continuing Education.
In 2025, she became the Deputy Provost, while continuing her role as Dean of
Cooperative Extension.