Kaitlyn Parker
- Scott Scholar | Class of 2027
- Molecular and Biomedical Biology | Mathematics
Kaitlyn works as a CNA at Nebraska Medicine. She also works as a research assistant in Dr. Wong's lab this summer, which has been supported by a Fund for Undergraduate Scholarly Experiences (FUSE) grant. Previously, Kaitlyn has worked as a CMA at a senior living facility and was a 2023 Scott Scholars Design Studio intern, where she worked with Nebraska Medicine to design a technological solution using pink noise to improve patients' gaits. At UNO, she is a member of the Asian Student Union, Math Club, and Sigma Lamda Gamma National Sorority, serving as vice president of academics. After graduation, Kaitlyn plans to attend graduate school to become an occupational therapist. She is particularly interested in working with people who have suffered from traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) or the geriatric population.