Grad Spotlights: MOT-N Class of 2025
Congratulations to the graduating class of the UBC Master of Occupational Therapy – North cohort at UNBC!
Meet some of the graduates in the Class of 2025, who are starting exciting careers after completing their 24 months of study in the MOT-N program.
Megan Kehler
Hometown: Abbotsford (but now my home is Prince George)
What attracted you to occupational therapy?
The large scope! I love the variety and all the possibilities. Even if you're working in an area where you're mainly focused on one thing we're trained to be holistic. With a focus on function, you must get creative sometimes and you end up doing things you've never anticipated.
What is your favourite moment from your time with the MOT-N ?
Tough question. With such a small class size we got close quickly. One memory I'll never forget was the very last day of classes. At the end of class when it was just us, we ended up having an impromptu dance party. For two whole songs we just danced, laughed, and felt the joy of being finished. Around the third song it began to sink in that this was it and we wouldn't be all together in that classroom ever again. Group dancing turned into a group hug.
What is one piece of advice you have for students entering the program?
Find the coping strategies that work for you so you can manage your stress. This program can be draining, and you need to take care of yourself. Also, take advantage of being a student on practicum and ask all your questions! Before you know it, you'll be out here on your own and you won't have a preceptor to fall back on.
What’s next for you?
I'm currently the first (all ages) OT with Carrier Sekani Family Services here in Prince George so, I'm establishing my role and developing my practice all with one eye on building a future OT department.
Stephanie King
Hometown: Chetwynd
What attracted you to occupational therapy?
Coming from a teaching background, I was always drawn to supporting students beyond academics. I loved helping them build a growth mindset and navigate the obstacles that got in the way of fully engaging with learning, friendships, and everyday school life. Over time, I realized that what fulfilled me most was not teaching content but helping young people access their potential and feel capable in their own lives. Occupational therapy felt like a natural extension of that work - an opportunity to empower individuals, meet them where they are, and support meaningful participation in the moments that matter.
What is your favourite moment from your time with the MOT-N?
My favourite memories are a collection of little moments - laughter, adventures, and building lifelong connections. I loved being in-person with a small, engaged, and uplifting cohort; we had fun in and out of the classroom, and our professors really added to that atmosphere.
What is one piece of advice you have for students entering the program?
My biggest advice is to really soak it all in - these two years go by fast! Build connections with your cohort and professors, engage fully with the material, and be present in each experience. Trust the process and have fun!
What’s next for you?
I’m working as an OT in a new northern, Indigenous-led primary care clinic, helping to shape and grow the role from the ground up. I get to provide OT to all ages, build meaningful connections, and contribute to care that is both community-driven and culturally grounded.