Rebecca Martin, Ph.D.

Rebecca Martin, Ph.D., is a Senior Research Fellow at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), where she focuses on consumer response and behavior. She has a strong background in psychology and neuroscience, with over 14 years of research experience in these fields.12

Education and Career

• Education: Dr. Martin earned her bachelor's degree in Neuroscience from Brown University and her Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
• Research Focus: Her work primarily investigates cognitive and motivational factors that influence decision-making, particularly in financial contexts. She has received multiple awards for her research contributions, including early career accolades from the International Communication Association and the Society for Personality and Social Psychology.12

Professional Contributions

Dr. Martin has collaborated with various organizations and has been published in prominent media outlets such as The New York Times and Forbes. Her research aims to leverage neuroscience to improve consumer decision-making processes.13

Online Presence

You can find more about her professional background on her LinkedIn profile which highlights her extensive experience and contributions to the field of consumer finance and psychology.2