Rachel Wilson

Rachel Wilson is Professor of Social Impact at The University of Technology, Sydney. She has expertise in assessment, evaluation and research methods and is currently researching educational system architecture and management. Rachel’s background is in psychology and child development, with particular interests in emotional development. She has broad interests and technical expertise in relation to evidence, policy and practice; and is interested in system level reform and innovation. Rachel has led large projects examining early childhood, school and tertiary education sectors; and conducted many analyses of educational and education workforce data to track trends over time. She designs research for policy impact and always endeavours to keep students’ and teachers’ interests and wellbeing at the centre of her research, writing and advocacy work.