October 10, 2025 | Dr. C Freeman
Description:
We are honored to welcome Dr. C. Freeman, a board-certified psychiatrist who specializes in adult and geriatric psychiatry for underserved populations. Dr. Freeman is a 2024 CHEF Fellow and is nationally recognized for her diverse contributions to the field. Notably, she has presented for the American Psychiatric Association on the topic “Understanding and Addressing the Mental Health Impact of Wildfires and Other Natural Disasters.” Her extensive experience includes roles as an educator, clinical services innovator, elder abuse expert, graduate medical education strategy consultant, healthcare administrator, and medical leader. In this session, Dr. Freeman focuses on the topic of mental health equity, examining its intersections with climate change and discussing equitable solutions that can be implemented at the community level.
Speaker Bios:
C. Freeman, MD, MBA, FAPA, is a board-certified psychiatrist dedicated to enhancing lives through top-notch healthcare and community mental health education. Specializing in adult and geriatric psychiatry for underserved populations, she is nationally recognized for her diverse roles as an educator, clinical services innovator, elder abuse expert, graduate medical education strategy consultant, healthcare administrator, and medical leader. With degrees from Howard University and an MBA from Pepperdine University, Dr. Freeman’s unique background includes training in internal medicine and psychiatry at the University of Virginia, diversity and inclusion, and functional psychiatry. Awarded for her contributions, she made history as the first African American President of the Los Angeles County Medical Association and held key positions in medical associations. Dr. Freeman, the daughter of a Baptist minister and music educator, finds spiritual nourishment in music, laughter, golf, and sunsets.