Carrie Johnson (BA89), David and Dorothy Kemper recognized at 2022 Founders Day celebration

Carrie Johnson (BA89) and David and Dorothy Kemper were recognized at WashU’s Founders Day celebration on Nov. 5.

Johnson, a design strategist and social activist who serves on the Sam Fox School’s National Council and is an alumna of the College of Architecture, received the Distinguished Alumni Award, which recognizes outstanding professional achievement, public service, exceptional service to Washington University, or all three. The award is given annually by the Washington University Alumni Association.

The Kempers received the Robert S. Brookings Award for their impact on the University and the Sam Fox School through their long-standing support of the arts and education. The Brookings Award is given to individuals who by commitment and generosity exemplify the alliance between Washington University and its community.

Carrie A. Johnson believes good design can create a sense of belonging. An accomplished design director with nearly 30 years of experience in design, development, and construction management, she has provided leadership on a diverse portfolio of projects, including mixed-use developments; high-end residential, hospitality, retail, and office campus structures; and workplace designs. She currently focuses on creating design solutions to ameliorate built environmental inequities within low-income and underrepresented communities.

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In 2004, David W. and Dorothy A. “Dotty” Kemper made a gift to the university with James M. Kemper Jr., David’s father, and the William T. Kemper Foundation to advance the study and appreciation of art. In 2006, the university named its new museum building in memory of David’s mother, Mildred Lane Kemper.

A series of subsequent gifts from the family and the foundation have helped the museum, part of the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts, build upon its reputation as one of the nation’s leading university art collections. They provided funds to endow the museum’s directorship and acquire notable artwork.

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