When I began teaching at UNC, I brought more than 26 years of experience as a rehabilitation counselor, administrator, advocate, and educator. My work in psychiatric rehabilitation has allowed me to explore an unusually wide range of research and clinical practice topics within mental health care, vocational rehabilitation, and education, which I use in my teaching and clinical training with students.
Since 2015, I have been involved with establishing Interprofessional Education and Practice (IPEP) opportunities for our students and faculty at UNC. The Department of Health Sciences has dedicated time and resources to build and sustain our IPEP activities within the department as well as being a founding member of the UNC CH Office of Interprofessional Education and Practice. As the Director of IPEP for our department, I work with the Office of IPEP to build partnerships across campus that offer interdisciplinary training to our CRMH students as well as all students in the department.

While a still a student at USC, I embarked on an international fieldwork experience to Ghana, Africa that opened my eyes and heart to serving people with disabilities in developing countries. As an occupational therapist and a person with a disability, I find that I have a unique perspective and skill set that allows me to connect with and serve people with disabilities around the world. Over the course of my career, I have travelled on over 10 different trips to provide therapy for people with disabilities in Ghana, Thailand, Peru, Mexico, and China. As an occupational scientist, I have developed a particular interest in the role occupational therapy can play in increasing the quality of life for people with disabilities in developing counties. Specifically, I am highly interested in learning and understanding more about how using occupational therapy to engage people with disabilities in meaningful activities can have a positive impact on global health issues.
I love being an Academic Fieldwork Coordinator in the OT master’s program at UNC because it allows me to support students as they grow into compassionate, skilled occupational therapists. Collaborating with dedicated fieldwork educators across diverse settings inspires me daily and reinforces the impact of real-world learning. It’s incredibly rewarding to help bridge classroom knowledge with clinical practice in a way that transforms both students and the communities they serve.
While I was a student at Carolina I was a member of the women’s varsity rowing team (Row Heels!). My personal interests include: cooking, traveling, playing and watching sports, watching my Carolina Tar Heels beat Duke and win national championships, rooting for the USC football team (Fight On!), and engaging in a competitive game of skee-ball.

As a dedicated physical therapist and educator, my work focuses on enhancing care for individuals with a variety of neurologic conditions and advancing fall prevention strategies for older adults. I find deep fulfillment in clinical practice and in mentoring students across a variety of settings—from the clinic to the classroom and through hands-on community engagement.
I lead an interdisciplinary service-learning trip to Tyrrell County each Spring Break, where students work with underserved populations and gain a deeper understanding of how social determinants of health impact patient care.

As an audiology professional and educator, I engage in both teaching and clinical practice, guiding students both in the classroom and in hands-on clinical settings. My work encompasses comprehensive audiologic diagnostics, including the assessment and intervention of hearing and balance disorders. Central to my approach is the philosophy of patient-centered care, which I both practice and teach—focusing on empowering individuals to live well with hearing and balance-related challenges. By integrating clinical expertise with compassionate education, I strive to prepare future clinicians to deliver holistic, empathetic care that truly supports patients’ quality of life.

I strive to help adults with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases stay active and engaged in the activities that matter most to them. Towards this goal, my vision is to ensure that everyone who needs high-quality rehabilitation can access it. Through our research, we aim to create and implement care models that make it easier for clinicians to identify patients who need rehabilitation, connect them to the right resources, and deliver effective rehabilitation care.

Krislyn is an administrative support specialist for the Department of Health Sciences Physician Assistant Program. She assists students with admissions, enrollment, registration, and graduation during their time at UNC. Additionally, she serves as support staff for the PA program directors and faculty.

I am the Clinical Education administrator in the Office of Student Services, Department of Health Sciences. I handle compliance, immunizations and clinical rotation onboarding process for the health sciences students.

I primarily teach medical imaging physics to undergraduate students, with a focus on bridging the gap between theoretical instruction and clinical practice. As digital technologies continue to transform medical imaging, my work emphasizes the practical application of imaging principles. Through research and curriculum development, I aim to prepare students with the knowledge and experience necessary to excel as competent imaging professionals.