Dr. Sierra Carter Recognized by APA for Maternal Health Research

Monday, June 8, 2026 - 9:58am

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We are proud to share that Dr. Sierra Carter, Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology's Clinical Program and incoming Director of the Center for Community and Family Research (CFR), has been recognized by the American Psychological Association for her work improving maternal health outcomes in Georgia and across the nation.

Through the APA Racial Equity Fund, she will join a national network dedicated to advancing psychological science and fostering more equitable outcomes through research, training, and community engagement.

To learn more about the 2026-2027 APA Racial Equity Fund grantees, please visit: https://racialequityfund.apa.org/our-grantees

Personnel

Sierra Carter

Associate Professor, Director of the Center for Family Research, Clinical Program

csierra@uga.edu

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