Dr. Charlene Bell

Dr. Charlene Bell is an assistant professor and graduate chair of nursing at Hampton University, a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, and a U.S. Navy veteran. She is the founder of Her Padded Truth, a nonprofit dedicated to providing eco-friendly menstrual hygiene products to women in need, and Her Padded Youth, an educational program promoting menstrual health among youth.

A Bronx native, Charlene earned her Doctorate of Nursing from Frontier Nursing University and holds multiple degrees, including an MBA in Health Management and a Post-Master’s in Mental Health. She is currently pursuing a Master’s in Christian Apologetics.

In 2019, she and her husband launched Convenient Healthcare VA, a family practice serving communities of color, and Ruach Counseling and Associates, a mental health firm equipping churches to support members with mental illnesses.

Charlene’s passion for holistic health, education, and community service reflects her faith as a devoted Christian, licensed evangelist, wife, and mother of three.