Brief Biography
Dr. Kader Tekkas-Kerman is an Assistant Professor of Nursing at CSUN. Her academic leadership is grounded in a commitment to equity, innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration, with a focus on preparing future nurses for the complexities of global health. Dr. Tekkas-Kerman’s research focuses on gender-based violence, public health, psychosocial well-being, and health equity within culturally diverse populations. She co-developed the Social Abuse Scale, a psychometric instrument designed to assess social abuse in intimate relationships, which she has validated across international contexts, including Turkey and South Korea. Her interdisciplinary work integrates nursing, psychology, and public health perspectives to promote health equity and inform culturally responsive interventions.
She earned her Ph.D. in Nursing and a Graduate Certificate in Global Health from the University of Washington, where she developed a strong foundation in cross-cultural health research and global health systems. Before joining CSUN, Dr. Tekkas-Kerman served as an Assistant Professor at Koç University in Istanbul, Turkey, and was a Visiting Scholar at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing. In addition to her academic roles, she has contributed meaningfully to community and professional organizations. She served as Young Professionals Internship Program Coordinator for UN Women USA Los Angeles and currently serves on the board of the Gamma Tau-at-Large STTI Honor Society of Nursing.
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