Kristen Phillips
Human Development and Family Science
Phillips has built a diverse resume in preparation for a career in occupational therapy
- Hometown
Williamson, Ga.
- Major/Minor
Human Development and Family Science, Disability Studies Certificate
- Activities/Honors
- Substitute Teacher in the Child Development Lab
- Former Teaching Assistant in the cadaver lab for Anatomy and Physiology and Medical Anatomy
- Phi Upsilon Omicron Honors Society
- External Relations Chairperson of Omega Tau Pre-Occupational Therapy Club
- Former Director of Service of Student Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
- Secretary of Girl Gains Weightlifting Club
- Peer Mentor with Destination Dawgs
- Gamma Phi Beta Sorority
- 200 hours of volunteer experience with people with disabilities at ESP (Extra Special People), Butterfly Dreams Farm, and Muscular Dystrophy Association at Camp Twin Lakes
- 350+ clinical observation hours in eight different settings
- Why I chose my major
I chose my major because of the insight into contexts within families and science, human nature, development and relationships that it provides. The material is extremely interesting to learn about, a place that facilitates passion, and seems very applicable to life as well as my professional pursuits. In addition, the faculty have made me feel welcomed, heard, and supported at all times. FACS truly feels like a family!
- What I like most about FACS
I like FACS because of how closely-knit it is. It is a smaller college compared to others, but also extremely diverse. Within FACS, we have students exploring economics, human development, nutritional sciences, fashion merchandizing and more that are going into a wide array of professional paths. FACS is unified in a way that embraces the community and facilitates room for those personal connections. I feel extremely connected to my community while learning from and interacting with people from various backgrounds, interests, and skills.
- What I like most about FACS
After graduation, I will attend occupational therapy school in hopes of completing my Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD). I am interested in working in acute care, learning more about brain and spinal cord injuries, and potentially teaching courses related to anatomy and physiology, human gross anatomy, and neuroanatomy further in my career.
