Nakiesha Pearson

Nakiesha Pearson, ND, DC, MS, serves as the Assistant Dean of Chiropractic Medicine and Chair of the Clinical Sciences Department at the College of Professional Studies, National University of Health Sciences (NUHS). She oversees faculty, student advisement, and curriculum development in clinical sciences. Her work focuses on advancing diversity within naturopathic and chiropractic fields, including initiatives to increase representation of people of color and improve cultural competency in patient care.

Education: BS from Indiana University (2003), DC, ND, and MS in Advanced Clinical Practice from NUHS (2010, 2013, 2013), and a Family Practice Residency at NUHS (2011-2014).

Research & Advocacy: Active in committees such as the American Chiropractic Association's EDI Committee, the Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges' DEI Committee, and NUHS' Diversity Task Force. Her efforts emphasize inclusive healthcare education and patient care strategies for diverse populations.

Labs/Teams: Leads institutional initiatives on curriculum reform to enhance cultural competence and bedside manner training through NUHS' Diversity Task Force.