Occupational Therapist
University of Kentucky
Name: Jenna Neikirk
Position: Occupational Therapist, University of Kentucky
Education:
M.S. in Occupational Therapy, Eastern Kentucky University
Ph.D. Candidate in Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Kentucky
Biographical Sketch:
Jenna Neikirk is an occupational therapist at the University of Kentucky and a Ph.D. candidate in Rehabilitation Sciences. She earned her master’s degree in occupational therapy from Eastern Kentucky University and began her clinical career at the Shepherd Center in Atlanta, Georgia, where she developed a strong foundation in neurorehabilitation. Her research interests center on rehabilitation for individuals with disorders of consciousness, with a particular focus on improving care practices and outcomes in this complex population.