Caught in the Web

Dr. Michelle V. Carter is an accomplished leader, author, and humanitarian whose passion for storytelling reflects the same depth and compassion that define her life's work. She is the Executive Director of Vince Carter's Embassy of Hope Foundation and Chief Executive Officer of Visions in Flight, Inc. A graduate of Bethune-Cookman University and Nova Southeastern University, Dr. Carter holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Education, a Master of Science in Administration and Supervision, and an honorary Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) from Bethune-Cookman University. Dr. Carter's leadership, service, philanthropy and distinguished career have garnered widespread recognition, including honors such as Ms. Bethune-Cookman University National Alumni (2008-09), the Children's Home Society's Child Advocate of the Year and induction into the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Hall of Fame (2009). In 2015, she received the internationally respected Chapel of Four Chaplains Bronze Medallion-an honor awarded to only a handful of individuals worldwide-alongside the Florida Elks Humanitarian of the Year and the Council on Aging's Glenn and Connie Ritchey Community Service Award to name a few. In 2018, Dr. Carter broke new ground as the first woman elected Chair of the Board of Trustees of Bethune-Cookman University. She continued her trailblazing leadership in 2020 when she was named Chairwoman of the Halifax Health Foundation. A storyteller at heart, Dr. Carter is also the author of The Making of Vince Carter: A Basketball Mom's Memoir (2023), an intimate and inspiring look at raising her son, 2024 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, Vince Carter, through a journey filled with dedication, love, and unforgettable moments. With Caught in the Web, she ventures into the world of fiction, weaving romance and drama with the same thoughtful authenticity that defines her nonfiction work. A tireless advocate for youth and education, Dr. Carter has launched numerous community programs and scholarships, including the Annie B. Westbrook Scholarship for nursing students, Kai's Kloset clothing drive for children, and scholarships such as Believing in Your Dreams and Buc Pride Never Dies for college-bound high school seniors. Dr. Carter is the proud mother of two sons, two bonus children and "Mimi" to three grandchildren. She is a testament to resilience, faith, and the power of love-qualities she brings to every page she writes.