Rachel Y.

Rachel Y. has extensive experience in research and user experience, highlighted by a role as a Researcher at Sharp HealthCare where study design and participant engagement significantly contributed to reduced baby mortality rates. At the University of California, San Diego - School of Medicine, Rachel served as Lead Design Researcher, implementing foundational ethnographic studies that informed a complete redesign of the medical school curriculum with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Currently a UX Researcher for Google, Rachel influences product strategy through diverse research methodologies that identify new markets and inform feature roadmaps. Earlier roles include Certified Emergency Medical Technician and contributions to AI development in healthcare. Rachel holds a Master of Arts in Global Health and a Bachelor of Science with a double major in Human Biology and Global Health from UC San Diego, achieving a 4.0 GPA.