Shichen Liang (she/her) is a Ph.D. student in the College of Design at the University of Minnesota. Her academic background includes a B.S. in Psychology from the University of Grenoble Alpes and an M.S. in Clinical Health Psychology from the University of Paris Cité. Trained as a clinical psychologist in France, she has clinical experience in both pediatric and geriatric settings across France and China, with a focus on transcultural care and mental health support for diverse populations. Shichen’s research focuses on health equity, digital mental health, and the sociotechnical design of interventions for structurally marginalized populations. With interdisciplinary perspectives from psychology, human-centered design, and public health, she is particularly interested in how technology can improve healthcare access for underserved communities by incorporating the lived experiences and strengths of patients and families to support overall well-being.