Pauline Ho

Pauline Ho is a Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology at Reed College, teaching developmental psychology and diversity courses. As an Asian American scholar, her research examines identity formation among adolescents and young adults from racial/ethnic minority groups. She earned her PhD in Educational Psychology from University of Wisconsin-Madison and BA from UC Irvine.

Her research portfolio demonstrates strong focus on:

• Identity development processes across educational contexts
• Longitudinal studies of professional identity in healthcare
• Cultural and linguistic assessment methodologies
• Public health communication during crises

Professor Ho has received significant recognition including:

• WWAAC's Leaders & Legends Award (2017)
• International conference research awards
• $109,000+ in secured research grants
• Featured as UW-Madison Notable Graduate (2024)