Chae was born and raised in Casper, Wyoming. She graduated from the University of Southern California with a degree in human development and aging, as well as a minor in healthcare studies. Since childhood, she has dreamt of becoming a physician and using her medical knowledge to help build a healthier community. By pairing her passion for medicine with her background in gerontology, she hopes to help ensure people of all ages in Wyoming are getting the age-appropriate care and attention they deserve. She is currently interested in specializing in family medicine, however she is eager to explore all fields of medicine. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, playing with her niece and nephew, dancing and listening to true crime podcasts.