Rachel Kowert
Visiting Researcher, University of Cambridge
Rachel Kowert is listed as Visiting Researcher, University of Cambridge. Rachel is scheduled to speak at GDC Festival of Gaming 2027 on 1 March 2027.
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About
Rachel Kowert is a research psychologist and globally recognized authority on the psychology of games, mental health, and trust & safety. She has published more than 100 scientific articles and 20 books on the psychology of play, and advises governments, studios, and platforms on translating research into safer, healthier online spaces. She has presented her work to audiences worldwide, including the United Nations and the United States Congress. Kowert is the founder and Director of Programming of the DLC Leadership Program, the first structured, evidence-based leadership program for community and trust & safety professionals, and the source of the pilot data in this session. She built and ran the pilot cohort described in this talk from the ground up, alongside co-lead Dr. Kelli Dunlap, bringing together 35+ organizational partners across industry, academia, and the nonprofit sector. In 2025, Games for Change awarded Kowert its Vanguard Award, recognizing her innovation in ga