Amenah Carter, MSL
Amenah Carter, MSL, is a dedicated healthcare professional and J.D. candidate at Humphreys University Drivon School of Law, with over 20 years of experience in medical services and trauma data management. Currently, she serves as a Trauma Registrar Data Management Analyst III at Kaiser Permanente, where she specializes in traumatic injury coding, medical record abstraction, and data analysis to support county and state trauma databases. Her work ensures accurate reporting on traumatic injuries, helping inform public safety initiatives and healthcare policies.
Amenah’s career journey began in the 1990s as a medical assistant, and she later transitioned into biotechnology, focusing on diabetic care and prosthetic patients. She then moved into emergency services coding, maintaining a decade-long specialization in emergency medical coding before earning certifications in advanced traumatic injury coding. Since 2016, her expertise has grown to encompass trauma data analysis, collaboration with trauma surgeons and quality nurses, and leadership in reporting and data management. Her commitment to continuous learning led her to complete a Bachelor of Applied Science in Administration of Justice from the University of Arizona, a Master of Studies in Law and Human Resources Law & Compliance from USC, and now a Juris Doctor degree, expected in 2028.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Amenah has been recognized for her academic excellence and mentorship roles, including serving as a summer intern at the University of Arizona Student Success Center and maintaining a 3.5 GPA while working full-time. She is a member of the San Joaquin County Bar Association as a law student and holds certifications in sports management, marketing, and mediation. Her areas of interest include healthcare law, personal injury, employment law, and sports and entertainment law, reflecting her goal of combining her extensive healthcare experience with legal expertise to impact patient care, policy, and justice.
• Becoming a Sports Agent
• USC Gould School of Law - M.S.L.
• San Joaquin County Bar Association
• St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (monthly donor for almost 6 years)
What do you attribute your success to?
At a young age I was inquisitive about anatomy & physiology. I would read my mothers old medical book and read and draw medical things and organs, asking her what things meant. I've always had a passion to serve, a passion for people, and the heart to serve. I kept that near and dear to my heart and let that motivate me to stay in healthcare. My mom said to me when I was younger “ diamonds shine in the back too” don't try to be in the forefront to be seen , and this resonates with me until this day. So I always tell myself keep shining somebody will see you. Just keep going, And so I just kept going.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I've ever received is do not get complacent and always be growing in whatever role that you're in. My mom also used to tell me, don't try to be in the forefront, stay in the back, somebody will see you. Just keep going.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
My advice to young women entering this industry is to never become complacent. Continuously seek opportunities to learn and grow, persevere through challenges, and let a service-oriented mindset guide your decisions and career path.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest challenges in my field is keeping pace with evolving coding systems and the increasing complexity of our work, which requires ongoing education and recertification. At the same time, there are significant opportunities: trauma data can provide meaningful insights to shape public policy and enhance safety measures, and there is great potential to integrate healthcare expertise with legal practice through healthcare law.
Now that I am a 2nd year law student this is a new challenge for me but I accept it and I’m walking by faith .
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values most important to me are compassion, caring for people, and having a passion to serve. I've always had a passion for people and the need for caring and compassion, which I keep near and dear to my heart. It's very rewarding to see trauma patients recover from their injuries and come back to tell us how wonderful they're doing, how we blessed their families, and how they're getting re-acclimated to life if they lost a limb. That caring and compassion part has motivated me to stay in healthcare throughout my career.
Locations
Vacaville, CA 95687