Lorien Carter

Lorien Carter is a Professor in the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis, specializing in Social Work. With over a decade of direct practice experience in adolescent-focused public school and healthcare settings, she teaches graduate-level courses in Social Work Practice and Administration. A four-time recipient of the Brown School’s Excellence in Teaching award, Carter founded an instructional coaching initiative in 2015 to elevate teaching standards and co-trained 300+ field instructors in evidence-based practice models.

• Primary Affiliation: Brown School, Washington University in St. Louis
• Roles: Chair of Foundations Curriculum, MSW Program Committee, Curriculum Writer
• Professional Activities: Performance Management Consultant (EMD Consulting Group), Trainer for Wyman Center’s Teen Outreach Program, Executive Board Member (Youth Be Heard), Committee Member (Missouri’s Teen Pregnancy & Prevention Partnership)

Her research and practice emphasize youth development, adolescent sexual health, program implementation, and professional team-building. Carter’s work bridges academic training with real-world application through initiatives like the Teen Outreach Program and her instructional coaching effort.

Carter’s sole featured publication, ReVisioning Sexuality: Relational Joy and Embodied Flourishing (2021), explores intersections of theology, adolescent well-being, and health education. Her collaborations span local agencies, national nonprofits, and academic committees, with a focus on elevating youth voice through creative expression and evidence-based frameworks.