Rachel Arnett

Rachel Arnett is an Assistant Professor of Management at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. She is affiliated with the Management Department and specializes in diversity, identity, inclusion, intergroup relations, and intersectionality. Her research explores how individuals navigate identity-based differences, push for social change, and engage in allyship behaviors. She is a Claude Marion Endowed Faculty Scholar and was named by Poets & Quants as one of the Best 40-Under-40 MBA Professors in 2022. Her work investigates the psychological and professional consequences of managing identity in the workplace and the role of psychological safety in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Arnett conducts her research using laboratory experiments, surveys, and qualitative data, and she has partnered with multiple organizations interested in advancing DEI.

Rachel Arnett is an Assistant Professor of Management at the Wharton School, specializing in diversity and identity research. Her work explores how individuals navigate social identities in organizational settings, focusing on the dynamics of status, inclusion, and cultural expression. Arnett's research examines the strategies people use to manage their identities, such as concealing or expressing them, and how these choices impact interpersonal relationships and organizational outcomes. She investigates the role of identity in shaping perceptions of legitimacy, career narratives, and allyship in the workplace. Her studies highlight the intersection of social class, cultural identity, and organizational hierarchies, offering insights into how diversity can be leveraged to foster inclusion.