KENDRA FLORES CARTER
Dr. Kendra Flores Carter
University : California Baptist University
Country : USA
Bio :
Dr. Kendra Flores-Carter is the Published Author of the textbook Medical Social Work Practice: A Christian Approach, Professor of Social Work at California Baptist University and a Researcher in the Social and Behavioral Sciences field. An advocate for social justice and change, she has dedicated her career to help bring awareness to disparities in healthcare experiences and various issues affecting women and children of Color.
A former Medical Social Worker for over 10 years she was tasked to provide services to children suffering from trauma related to child abuse and women experiencing significant life crisis such as Intimate Partner Violence, Substance Abuse Complications, Incarceration, Homelessness, and Mental Illness. Dr. Flores-Carter holds a BA in Psychology from California State University, Dominguez Hills, an MSW from California State University, Long Beach as well as a Doctor of Social Work degree from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Dr. Flores-Carter serves as the current President of Postpartum Support International-California Chapter and is the Co-Chair of the Inland Empire Maternal Mental Health Collaborative. Additionally, Dr. Kendra serves as advisory board member for San Bernardino County Black Infant Health Perinatal Equity Initiative and City of Fontana Police Chief Roundtable. Dr. Flores-Carter is also the founder of the Janet Don’t Cry Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to bringing education, support, and resources on mental health globally.
Dr. Flores-Carter currently is a member of the Arrowhead Regional Medical Center Institutional Review Board. Dr. Flores-Carter current research interests includes examining social determinants of health factors, adverse trauma, and disparities that impacts maternal health outcomes for women. Additional interests include exploring Minority women’s attitudes towards seeking mental health services and the use of Christian mindfulness meditation for the reduction of anxiety and depression symptoms.
Locally, nationally, and internationally, Dr. Flores-Carter has presented her research, served on health expert panels, and facilitated workshops on mental health and wellness, child abuse prevention, enhancing maternal mental health care in hospitals, cultural humility, diversity, and inclusion. Dr. Flores-Carter is also an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Omega Delta Omega Chapter in San Bernardino County where she serves on the women’s health and global impact committees.