"To make the most meaningful change, we...need to become more willing to intervene, not only with individuals but also by working to understand and change institutions, policies, and practices."
Meet Rebecca
Rebecca C. Hetey, Ph.D., is a behavioral scientist, consultant, and writer who puts social science to work for society. She partners with practitioners—from law enforcement to policymakers—to co-create and evaluate strategies that are both evidence-based and equity-driven. Turning research insights into impact, she helps leaders foster fairness through policies and practices, and equips people at all levels of an organization to drive culture change from within. Rebecca earned a Ph.D. in Social Psychology from Stanford University and a B.A. in Psychology from Yale University.
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Rebecca’s academic research focuses primarily on race and the criminal justice system. She has worked closely with law enforcement agencies across the State of California on research and training initiatives designed to improve police-community relations and reduce disparities. Rebecca’s research has been published in top academic journals, including Psychological Science, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, and Current Directions in Psychological Science. Her work has been covered by The New York Times, The Washington Post, PBS, the San Francisco Chronicle, and The Boston Globe.
