Dr. Treva Free Kimbrough (Dr. Afri)
About Dr. Treva Free Kimbrough (Dr. Afri)
Dr. Treva Free Kimbrough, also known as Dr. Afri, is a Clinical Healthcare Chaplain at CommonSpirit Health in Arizona, where she has worked since 2019. She has extensive experience in healthcare and human resources, having previously held positions at Special Devices, Inc. and Banner Health, and she holds multiple degrees and certifications in education, chaplaincy, and counseling.
Work at CommonSpirit Health
Dr. Treva Free Kimbrough has been serving as a Clinical Healthcare Chaplain at CommonSpirit Health since 2019. In this role, she provides spiritual care and support to patients, families, and staff across three hospitals in Arizona: Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, Chandler Regional Hospital, and Gilbert Arizona General Hospital. Dr. Kimbrough coordinates chaplain schedules for these medical centers, ensuring that spiritual care is accessible to those in need. Her work focuses on conducting spiritual assessments and addressing the psychosocial spiritual needs of a diverse patient population.
Education and Expertise
Dr. Kimbrough has an extensive educational background. She earned a Master of Education (M.Ed.) from the University of Phoenix and a Doctor of Theology (Th.D.) from Summit Bible College. Additionally, she studied Chaplaincy and Palliative Care at California State University San Marcos. Dr. Kimbrough also holds an MBA from the University of Phoenix and has pursued various certifications, including Employment Law from AMA, Grief Recovery Specialist from GRMI, and Christian Counseling and Professional Life Coaching from the American Association of Christian Counseling.
Background
Dr. Kimbrough has a diverse professional background that includes significant roles in both healthcare and human resources. Prior to her current position, she worked at Banner Health as a Coordinator of Volunteers from 2015 to 2019 and as a Clinical Healthcare Chaplain Intern from 2013 to 2015. Her earlier experience includes serving as Corporate Director of Human Resources at Special Devices, Inc. from 2001 to 2007 and as Area Human Resources Manager at Southwall Technologies from 1999 to 2001.
Achievements
Dr. Kimbrough is recognized for her commitment to supporting women in developing positive mindsets and authentic behaviors through her coaching practice. She focuses on solution-focused brief counseling, helping women overcome self-limiting thoughts and behaviors. Her role as a Clinical Healthcare Chaplain involves conducting spiritual assessments and addressing the psychosocial spiritual needs of patients and families, contributing to the holistic care approach in healthcare settings.