She aims to develop her think tank by collaborating with nonprofits and governments globally to address human rights and global social policy issues ethically and democratically.
RIO RANCHO, NM, October 31, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ — Kendra Duran, PhD, has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Dr. Duran is an expert in global social policy, human rights, and theology and has spent over a decade as the director of Human Rights Research, Consultation, and Practice (HRRCP), the first Christian think tank in the United States. She has collaborated with stakeholders, such as non-governmental organizations, government offices and research projects, to further her mission in global social policy research and practice and advance the understanding and implementation of human rights across various platforms.
Dr. Duran’s career has seen significant milestones. In 2024, she took on a new role as a professor at Oral Roberts University and Liberty University building on her previous success as a visiting professor at the University of New Mexico during the Covid-19 pandemic. This is followed by accepting a contributing faculty role at Walden University to help doctoral candidates throughout their doctoral journey. Her expertise was also sought after by UN Women, where she worked as a consultant on international initiatives from 2019 to 2020.
Earlier in her career, Dr. Duran was a researcher for National Geographic from 2018 to 2021, where she published on the psychological, social, and physical spaces that attribute to holistic policymaking as well as research pertaining to educational insecurity among refugees She was also an independent agent with New Mexico Dream Center, an anti-human trafficking and child rights organization, between 2016 and 2020.
Dr. Duran’s educational foundation began after receiving a Bachelor of Arts in theology from Catholic International University in 2016, moving onto a Master of Arts in human rights practice from the University of Arizona in 2019 and finishing with a Doctor of Philosophy in public policy and social policy from Liberty University in 2024. In addition to these degrees, she also obtained several certifications that complement her academic credentials. She holds a teaching certificate and technical designation by Her Voice, a certification for social and behavioral research investigators through the CITI Program and completed Methods 101 through the Spiritual Intelligence Institute.
In addition to her professional involvement, Dr. Duran engages in local initiatives by volunteering with her local church, New Life City, reflecting commitment to community through covenant and Christian service.
Born in Socorro, NM, Dr. Duran was raised in a small town where her parents own a thriving auto and towing shop. Despite facing limited educational opportunities, she learned the value of hard work and perseverance from them and her grandparents who were influential educators themselves. Their influence inspired her to transcend any circumstance with faith and determination. Looking ahead, Dr. Duran aims to develop her think tank by collaborating with nonprofits and governments globally to address human rights and global social policy issues ethically and democratically. Additionally, she plans to continue nurturing the future learners of tomorrow in educational and ministerial ways.
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