Dr. Tandrea Carter

Dr. Tandrea Carter was appointed to the position of Appalachian State University Ombud in September 2020. Dr. Carter brings a wealth of experience to the Ombud role. She is a trained mediator who has supported numerous individuals as they approached work-based conflicts and concerns. She employs a collaborative approach, anchoring her work in respect for individual autonomy and a desire to understand people's perspectives and experiences. Dr. Carter joined Appalachian State University as an adjunct lecturer in the Department of Psychology and became the director of Counseling for Faculty and Staff in 2010. She is a licensed psychologist who earned her PhD in Clinical Psychology with a concentration in Health Psychology from the University of Miami. She completed her undergraduate studies at Columbia University where she majored in history. Immediately prior to coming to Appalachian, Dr. Carter worked as a clinical psychologist at the Atlanta VA Medical Center.ombud@appstate.edu