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OBU—Oklahoma Baptist University
Dr. Neki Richardson
Dr. Neki Richardson

Dr. Neki Richardson

Director of Curriculum, Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program
Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy

Biography

Neki Richardson joined the OBU faculty in 2024 as an Associate Professor and Director of Curriculum in the Doctor of Occupational Therapy program. She has been teaching in OT and OTA education since 2016. Clinically, Neki has worked in various settings and populations with her love being her work with the geriatric population.

Education

  • Ed.D. Educational Leadership, American College of Education (2020)
  • MS, Occupational Therapy, Medical University of South Carolina (2002)
  • BS, Biology/Chemistry, Claflin University (2000)

Subjects Taught

  • Kinesiology
  • Physical Disabilities
  • Musculoskeletal
  • Physical Agent Modalities
  • Geriatric and Older Adults
  • Clinical Research
  • Assessments
  • Clinical Reasoning
  • Exam Prep

Professional Memberships

  • National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
  • American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
  • National Black Occupational Therapy Caucus (NBOTC)
  • Oklahoma Occupational Therapy Association (OKOTA)

Selected Publications

  • Egan, B., Sears, C., & Keener, A. (2023). Occupational Therapy Groups for Addressing Mental Health Challenges in School-Aged Populations. Thorofare, NJ: Slack Inc. (contributor)

Selected Presentations

  • Inclusive Pedagogy in Occupational Therapy Education and Sense of belonging in OTD programs. (2025)
  • Super Bowl Exam Prep: Using Gaming and Competition to Make NBCOT Exam Prep Fun (2024)