Rachel Carey
About Rachel Carey
Rachel Carey serves as the Chief Scientist at Zinc VC and is an Associate of the UCL Centre for Behaviour Change, specializing in behavioural science. She holds a PhD in Psychology from the University of Galway and has previously worked in various research roles, including at Bupa and University College London.
Current Role at Zinc
Rachel Carey serves as the Chief Scientist at Zinc VC, a position she has held since 2017. In this role, she leads the scientific approach, missions, and impact strategies of the organization. She collaborates closely with founders of early-stage, mission-driven ventures, ensuring that scientific principles inform their business models and strategies.
Previous Experience
Prior to her role at Zinc, Rachel worked at Bupa as a Senior Behaviour Change Research Advisor from 2016 to 2017. She also served as a Research Associate at University College London from 2014 to 2016. These positions allowed her to develop expertise in behavioral science and research methodologies.
Education and Expertise
Rachel holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Psychology from the University of Galway, where she also completed her Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Psychology (International). Additionally, she studied at Paris Lodron Universität Salzburg under an ERASMUS Scholarship, further enhancing her academic background in psychology.
Affiliations and Contributions
Rachel is an Associate of the UCL Centre for Behaviour Change, contributing to advancements in the field of behavioral science. She is also a Sciana Fellow at Sciana | The Health Leaders Network, a position she has held since 2022, where she engages in health leadership initiatives and collaborates with other leaders in the health sector.
Research and Leadership Initiatives
In addition to her role at Zinc, Rachel holds the position of UKRI Future Leaders Fellow. In this capacity, she focuses on advancing scientific research to maximize impact and success within the health and behavioral science sectors.