Jina Chun

Jina Chun is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education at the University of Wisconsin–Madison's School of Education. Her research focuses on rehabilitation psychology, disability studies, and vocational rehabilitation, with particular emphasis on career development for individuals with disabilities.

Her scholarly work examines psychosocial aspects of disability, including posttraumatic growth, stigma reduction, and employment outcomes. Recent publications explore intersections between disability identity, healthcare access, and vocational training, with significant attention to pandemic impacts on vulnerable populations. Research consistently addresses equity in rehabilitation services across diverse demographic groups.

Publications demonstrate methodological diversity including national surveys, latent profile analysis, and mixed-methods approaches examining lived experiences of disability. Emerging themes include cultural competence in service delivery, transition planning for developmental disabilities, and evidence-based interventions to improve vocational outcomes.