Karrah Herring

Karrah Herring is an American lawyer who was appointed as Indiana's first Chief Equity, Inclusion and Opportunity Officer (CEIOO) by Governor Eric Holcomb and served as CEIOO from November 2020 until January 2025.

Early life and education Herring was born in South Bend, Indiana. She earned a Bachelors of Arts in Communications/Public Relations from Purdue University in 2005 and a Juris Doctor from Valparaiso University in 2011.

Career For a decade, Herring worked at the University of Notre Dame. She was the Director of Public Affairs in the Office of Public Affairs and Communications at the university. Then prior to this role, she was the Director of the Office of Institutional Equity and Title IX Coordinator.

It was in January 2025, that incoming Governor Mike Braun signed a series of 9 executive orders. One of those executive orders eliminated diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in state government. This executive order shuttered the state's Office of CEIOO and removed Herring's position from the governor of Indiana's cabinet, along with four other employees.

Selected awards

2022 Distinguished Alumni Award from Purdue University. 2023 Key to the City, South Bend, IN. 2023 Rosa Parks Trailblazer Award, Indiana Minority Business Magazine.

Personal life Herring is married to Ray Herring, and together they have three children, Bryce, Brianna, and Ja'Mari Herring.