Rachel Chan

Ph.D. student, Psychology

Research Interests:

Rachel is interested in bias and discrimination research, exploring how discriminatory experiences can give way to psychopathologies. Additionally, Rachel is interested in the development of culturally informed interventions in her research through the use of community-based participatory methods. She holds a particular interest in research involving individuals or communities who hold one or more marginalized identities and how the intersection of their identities may affect their experiences.

Road to the Moody School:

Before coming to SMU, Rachel earned her B.A. in psychology from the University of San Francisco in May 2024, where she completed her honors thesis about emotion regulation, cultural beliefs, and response to academic failure. During her time as an undergrad, Rachel was part of a research lab largely focused on studying health inequities and worked as a relief counselor serving underserved populations. Outside of school, Rachel enjoys playing volleyball, cooking, going to the beach, and connecting with her friends.