Chase Lesane-Brown

Chase Lesane-Brown is a Lecturer in the Department of Psychological Sciences at Rice University and serves as Director of Experiential Learning in the School of Social Sciences. Their academic journey includes a B.A. in Psychology from the University of California, Riverside (1993), an M.S. in Clinical Psychology from California State University, San Bernardino (1998), and a Ph.D. in Personality Psychology from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (2002).

Lesane-Brown’s research focuses on African American racial identity development, race/ethnic socialization, parent-child communication, and chronic illness such as sickle cell disease. Their work bridges developmental psychology, public health, and sociocultural studies, emphasizing how familial and societal contexts shape racial identity and health outcomes.

Key themes in their publications include the measurement of racial socialization practices, the impact of these practices on academic and health outcomes, and methodological innovations in studying marginalized communities. Their 2020 study on the Comprehensive Race Socialization Inventory highlights advancements in quantifying culturally specific parenting behaviors.

No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided materials. Their advising and grant activities remain unspecified in the text. Lesane-Brown’s role in experiential learning suggests involvement in applied educational initiatives.