Krista Poppe

Krista Poppe serves as an Assistant Professor and Academic Fieldwork Coordinator in the Department of Occupational Therapy within the School of Health Professions at Shenandoah University, based in Health Professions Building Room 243.

Her educational qualifications include a BSOS from Saint Louis University (2015), MOT from Saint Louis University (2016), and OTD from Shenandoah University (2023). Professional expertise centers on adult population interventions through occupation-based therapy approaches.

With four years of experience as a travel therapist across diverse adult practice settings, her clinical focus emphasizes practical application of occupational therapy principles in real-world rehabilitation contexts. Personal interests include Blue Ridge Mountains hiking/backpacking with partner Ben, reading, and caring for cats Cali and Pixel.

Administrative responsibilities include academic fieldwork coordination for the Occupational Therapy program, connecting curriculum with clinical practice experiences for students.