Kendra Tankersley-Davis has worked with at risk children, adolescents and families, who as a result of complex trauma are involved in the child welfare, juvenile justice or mental health systems for nineteen years. She has worked within the area of Human Trafficking supporting survivors in transitioning out of the life, educating communities, teaching preventative methods and providing advocacy for over sixteen years.
Kendra also provides trainings, presentations and participated in course and program development within the areas of Human Trafficking, Domestic Violence, Parenting, Working with At Risk Youth, Working with Unaccompanied Minors and The Impact of Family Violence. Kendra has presented, provided trainings and paneled for various organizations including, Charles Drew University, Cal State Long Beach, Vanguard University, The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health, The Department of Children and Family Services, Waymakers, The Orange County Human Trafficking Tasks Force, Ensure Justice, Ensure Justice Arizona for the Native American Community and various school districts, faith based communities and nonprofit organizations. Kendra has a Master’s Degree in Family and Human Development; she is currently Vice President of Development and Community Relations at Crittenton Services for Children and Families, where she is also responsible for overseeing the Justice. Equality. Diversity. Inclusion. (J.E.D.I.) Committee. Kendra is also an adjunct professor at Vanguard University.