Kennedi Mosley OTD ’26

What are some of the occupations you engage in?
Some of my favorite occupations consist of me trying new restaurants with my friends and family, shopping, going to the nail salon, and baking brownies!

If you could travel anywhere, where would it be?
I would love to visit Brazil and explore their iconic landmarks such as the Amazon Rainforest and Pantanl, the beauty of Iguazu, their beautiful beaches, and their cities.

How do you plan to use OT in the future?
I plan to use OT in the future as a way of allowing my future patients to regain independence in occupations that bring meaning to them and advocating for their needs if they are not being met appropriately. I also will use my social media platforms to share all things great about OT, specifically highlighting the uniqueness of OT and how we positively impact the lives of those that we provide treatment to.

You have your own late night talk show, who do you invite as your first guest?
If I had my own late-night talk show, I’d love to invite Kyla Pratt as my first guest. Kyla Pratt is an influential woman who uses her platforms to advocate for mental health awareness and inspires young individuals to be their best selves and pursue their own dreams.

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve been given?
The best piece of advice I have been given from my mom is to stand tall in every room I enter, love who I am, and work hard towards the life that I want for myself. My mom has always been there to support me and encourage me throughout every step of the way and that is why I am where I am in life right now!

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ACOTE accreditation | NBCOT certification

The USC entry-level doctorate in occupational therapy (OTD) degree program (cost of attendance) is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education® (ACOTE®) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). The USC entry-level master’s degree program (cost of attendance) is in Accreditation–Inactive status by ACOTE®. View our program’s ACOTE® standards public data. ACOTE® c/o the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc.®, 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E, Bethesda, MD 20814, (301) 652-AOTA, www.acoteonline.org.

Professional program graduates are eligible to sit for the national certification examination for the occupational therapist administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc.® (NBCOT®), nbcot.org. Program results from the NBCOT can be found online at www.nbcot.org/Educators-Folder/SchoolPerformance.