Krista Ward is a research specialist at Life Chiropractic College and an experienced educator in clinical, public health, and academic settings. She has a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College and a Master of Public Health degree from San Francisco State University. She is an active leader of the Chiropractic Health Care section of the American Public Health Association. Her research interests include health disparities, non-pharmacological pain management, quality of life, and educational effectiveness.