Dr. Kendra Flores Carter Dsw
About Dr. Kendra Flores Carter Dsw
BIODr. 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 & 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 is a member of the City of Fontana Police Chief Roundtable Advisory Board where she chairs the mental health committee. Dr. Flores-Carter is also the founder of the Janet Don’t Cry Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to bringing education, support, & 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, & disparities that impacts maternal health outcomes for women and their families. Additional interests includes exploring Minority women’s attitudes towards seeking mental health services and the use of Christian mindfulness meditation for the reduction of anxiety & depression symptoms Locally, nationally, and internationally, Dr. Flores-Carter has presented her research, served on health expert panels, and facilitated workshops on mental health & wellness, child abuse prevention, enhancing maternal mental health care in hospitals, cultural humility, diversity & 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 Chairs Women’s Health Committee & serves on the Global Impact Committee