Occupational Science
knpeak@live.unc.edu
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Nancy Bagatell
Expected Graduation: May 2024
Education
BA, Anthropology, Minor History, UNC-Chapel Hill, 2014
MS, Occupational Therapy, 2018
Awards and Honors
Royster Society of Fellow Five-Year Fellowship (2018-2023)
AOTA Future OT Scientist, 2017
Gates Millennium Scholar, 2010
Research Interests
Exploring youth activism as an occupation among minority youth as a way to increase research in overlooked areas of engagement. Kierra also has an interesting in aiding children and young adults advocate for their interests while helping to create a more accessible world.
