Karrie Kingsley

Karrie Kingsley is a Clinical Professor of Occupational Therapy at the University of Southern California’s Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy. They also serve as USC’s Associate Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer for Faculty and Staff Success. Dr. Kingsley holds a Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (OTD) from USC, a Master of Arts in Occupational Therapy from USC, and a Bachelor of Arts in Human Development from California State University, Long Beach.

• Education:
• OTD (Portfolio Program: Occupation-Based Approaches for Social Skills in Elementary School) – USC
• MA in Occupational Therapy – USC
• BA in Human Development – CSULB

Research focuses on early intervention, school-based occupational therapy, implicit bias in clinical settings, and LGBTQ2IA inclusivity. They led the U.S. Department of Education-funded TOTS grant, training graduate students to support young children and families. Dr. Kingsley is a global speaker on diversity, equity, and access in healthcare.

No specific scientific awards listed.

Advancing equity through the TOTS grant and diversity initiatives; involved in clinical practice and policy advocacy. No lab-specific details provided, though TOTS represents a key collaborative project.