Charlotte Satcher-Walker, PhD
Dr. Charlotte Satcher-Walker is a Licensed Prevention Professional based in De Ridder, Louisiana, currently employed with the Imperial Calcasieu Human Services Authority. She holds a Doctor of Criminal Justice in Government and Administration from Liberty University and serves in multiple professional and faith-based roles, including Mental Health First Aid Instructor, ASIST Trainer, and ordained minister in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. She is also the Director of Hands of Faith Outreach Ministries, a nonprofit organization focused on meeting community needs through outreach and support services.
With over a decade of experience in prevention and community services, Dr. Satcher-Walker specializes in substance misuse prevention, behavioral change strategies, and coalition building across youth, family, and community systems. She implements evidence-based programs such as Life Skills Training and Lion’s Quest to support social-emotional development and reduce risk behaviors. Prior to her current prevention work, she spent more than 20 years in the private correctional industry in supervisory and training roles, where she gained extensive experience in staff development, legal liability training, and institutional operations before transitioning into public health and prevention to support earlier intervention for at-risk youth.
Dr. Satcher-Walker is also a published author of two books focused on personal growth and spiritual development and has received recognition for her leadership, including multiple Employee of the Month and Employee of the Year honors. In addition to her professional work, she is actively engaged in ministry and community outreach initiatives, including annual food distribution programs and support services for vulnerable populations. Her work reflects a commitment to prevention, service, faith, and community empowerment through education, collaboration, and hands-on support.
• Licensed Prevention Professional
• Living works ASIST Trainer
• Mental Health First Aid Instructor
• Liberty University - PhD
• Employee of the Month (5 times)
• Employee of the Year (2 times)
• Dean's List (multiple times)
• Beta Phi Sigma Christian Sorority Incorporated
• Hands of Faith Outreach Ministry
• Free Community Chili Feeding
• Support for pregnancy center and women's shelte
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to my faith and my walk with God. I also credit being continually shaped and refined through life experiences, which have helped me grow both personally and professionally.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I’ve ever received is to stay focused.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
The advice I would give to young women entering my industry is to keep an open mind and always be ready to learn.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest challenges in my field is navigating the experience of being a woman in the industry. At times, it requires overcoming bias and proving capability in spaces that may not always be equally inclusive. At the same time, it is also an opportunity to bring a unique perspective, resilience, and strength that can positively shape the work and inspire others.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values most important to me in both my work and personal life are transparency, integrity, and truth. I believe in being open and honest in all interactions, ensuring that my words and actions align with strong ethical principles. Integrity guides how I show up every day, while truth keeps me grounded and accountable in everything I do.
Locations
Imperial Calcasieu Human Services Authority
De Ridder, LA 70634