Fary Cachelin

Fary Cachelin is the Provost & Deputy Vice-Chancellor at Regent's University London, responsible for academic strategy and student success. With over 20 years of leadership experience, she has held roles such as Executive Dean at the Open University, Pro Vice-Chancellor at the University of East London, and Professorial positions at UNC Charlotte and Cal State LA. She earned her BA from Stanford and MA/PhD from Harvard in Psychology.

• Education: BA (Stanford), MA/PhD (Harvard)
• Key Roles: Provost, Dean, Academic Leader in US/UK
• Focus Areas: Eating Disorders, Cultural Adaptations, Obesity, Mental Health

Her research emphasizes culturally responsive interventions for eating disorders among marginalized groups, particularly Latinas and African American women. Over 80 publications span journals like Behavioral Medicine and International Journal of Eating Disorders.

Grants include NIH funding for minority health research (totaling $1.5M+), and awards include the Distinguished Women Award (2007) and International Women’s Day Honoree (2014). She serves on editorial boards for Behavioral Medicine and Eating Behaviors, and professional bodies like the Eating Disorder Research Society.

Advocates for student-centered education, she has designed innovative curricula and widened healthcare education access in the UK. Her work bridges academic leadership with community engagement, emphasizing diversity and equity in health outcomes.