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Kathryn S. Icenhower, PhD, LCSW, is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of SHIELDS for Families, Inc., a nonprofit organization serving high‑risk families in South Los Angeles. She co‑founded the agency in 1991 and leads its mission to develop culturally sensitive, comprehensive service models that empower families.

Kathryn Icenhower is one of the founders of SHIELDS for Families, Inc., which was established in 1991 to provide culturally sensitive services to high‑risk families in South Los Angeles.