Richard “Rich” Chang is a dedicated and accomplished scholar pursuing a Ph.D. in Psychological & Brain Sciences with a focus on Social Psychology at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). He holds an M.A. in Psychology with Honors (summa cum laude) from California State University, Fullerton, and a B.A. in Psychology (magna cum laude) with a Minor in Sociology from California State University, Fresno. Richard's educational journey is characterized by exceptional academic achievements with the goal of making higher education more accessible, increasing social justice efforts in his communities, and reducing the negative impacts of racism toward students of color.