Kristen Bang

Kristen Bang is an experienced Occupational Therapist currently serving as Occupational Therapist II and Employment & Education Liaison at the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health since November 2023, overseeing the employment and education solicitation process for clients with Serious Mental Illness. Prior to this role, Kristen worked as a Senior Occupational Therapist at the California Rehabilitation Institute from February 2020 to December 2023, focusing on neurological injury interventions. Kristen's experience includes evaluating and tailoring treatment plans at Kindred Hospital Rehabilitation Services and conducting cognitive and motor assessments in collaboration with research institutions such as the University of Southern California and UC Irvine School of Medicine. Kristen holds a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Government from Emory University.