Book Highlight
In Someone Else's Country
In this groundbreaking work, Dr. Trenita Childers examines the entrenched system of racial profiling in the Dominican Republic, where Dominicans of Haitian descent are denied full citizenship in the only country they have ever known. Though born and raised in the Dominican Republic, these individuals—birthright citizens in every sense—are forced to question why they are treated like they are “in someone else’s country.”​
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Research
Dr. Childers' primary research interests include health equity, social determinants of health, and evaluation of health policies and programs. More specifically, factors such as education, income, food security, housing, transportation, and employment have far greater influence on health outcomes than medical care. Dr. Childers is passionate about research that addresses these “root causes” of health inequalities with a particular focus on parent and family wellness. She also offers resources and content that centers Black joy and ancestral wisdom as essential frameworks for promoting holistic well-being and strengthening community resilience.
