Patrice J. Carter

Dr. Patrice J. Carter serves as an Adjunct Professor in the School of Adult & Online Education at Campbell University, teaching business and healthcare administration courses across traditional, online, and military-affiliated campuses for over a decade. A U.S. Army veteran with leadership experience in the Army Reserves, she concurrently leads Breakpoint Coaching Collective as its President, developing coaching certification programs and leadership training for faith-based entrepreneurs and ministry leaders.

Her educational credentials include:

• Ph.D. in Business and Technology from Capella University
• MBA from Webster University
• MS in Health Administration from Central Michigan University

Dr. Carter's professional focus integrates adult education, instructional design, and transformational leadership development within faith-based contexts. She specializes in creating scalable digital learning platforms that bridge business administration principles with healthcare leadership, emphasizing entrepreneurial skill development for ministry-focused professionals. Her work transforms subject-matter expertise into structured certification programs through evidence-based adult learning methodologies.

Her professional recognitions encompass:

• Certified Holistic Life Coach designation
• Board-Certified Coach Trainer credential

Through Breakpoint Coaching Collective, Dr. Carter mentors service-based entrepreneurs in converting specialized knowledge into comprehensive online schools while advising university faculty on digital course development and instructional strategies. Her military leadership background informs her approach to structured mentorship and organizational development.

Dr. Carter directs Breakpoint Coaching Collective's operations, which deliver specialized coaching certification curricula and leadership development frameworks tailored for religious entrepreneurs and ministry organizations.