meet
the team
lead researcher
Dr. Jessica Blayney (she/they)
Assistant Professor
Clinical Psychology Ph.D.
Been with YEAH
Since the start
☻
Hi, I’m Jessica. I’m interested in creating sex positive programs that help women feel more empowered to get what they want and need.
♥
In my free time, I enjoy photography, going on adventures outdoors, and hanging out with friends.
Research Team
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Becca Acker (She/her)
Psychology BS
Been with YEAH
Since Nov 2023☻
I’m Becca and I’m a graduate from the University of Washington. My research interests include resilience, mindfulness, substance use, and positive psychology.♥
In my free time, I enjoy crafts like painting, crochet, collage, and design. I’m also into cooking and the outdoors. -
Shayma Al-Arab (She/Her)
Psychology BS
Been with YEAH
Since Nov 2023☻
I’m Shayma and I’m a graduate from the University of Washington. My research interests include resilience, trauma therapy, and women and children’s mental health.♥
In my free time, I enjoy baking, experimenting with new recipes, and watching my favorite historical series. -
Sopheany Chhum (She/Her)
Public Health MA
Been with YEAH
Since September 2020☻
I’m Peony and I’m a graduate from Emory University. My research interests include social determinants of health, mental health, and health promoting programs.♥
In my free time, I enjoy watching movies, cooking, baking, and working on organizing my digital planner. -
Lucie Dao (She/her)
Psychology BA
Been with YEAH
Since Nov 2023☻
I'm Lucie and I’m a graduate from University of Washington. My research interests include relationships, emotions, and mental health.
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In my free time, I love to go hiking, read my books, and learning new songs to play on my guitar. -
Song Mei Doran (she/her)
Psychology BA
Been with YEAH
Since June 2024☻
I’m Song and I’m a graduate from the University of Washington. My research interests include emotions, emotion regulation, and ADHD.♥
In my free time, I enjoy dance, language learning, yoga, and spending time in nature with sunshine. -
Anna Hughes (She/her)
Psychology BS
Been with YEAH
Since Dec 2023☻
I’m Anna and I’m a student at the University of Washington. My research interests include body image, eating disorders, and body liberation.♥
In my free time, I enjoy long distance running, painting, cooking, and spending time with friends. -
AMANDA LEE (she/her)
Psychology BS
Been with YEAH
Since Jan 2022☻
I’m Amanda and I’m a graduate of the University of Washington. My research interests include trauma, emotion dysregulation, and how that’s linked with substance use.♥
In my free time, I enjoy thrifting, baking, yoga, and hanging out with friends. -
Jocelyn Mueller (She/Her)
Applied Psychology MS
Been with YEAH
Since May 2023☻
I’m Jocelyn and I’m a graduate from the University of New Orleans. My research interests include how people build relationships and experience intimacy.♥
In my free time, I enjoy hiking, snowboarding, and pilates. -
MAYA PATEL (SHE/HER)
Public Health BS
Been with YEAH
Since April 2021☻
I’m Maya and I’m a graduate of the University of Washington. My research interests include women’s reproductive health, health disparities, and sexual health promotion.♥
In my free time, I love to read, swim, and watch shows about superheroes. -
DYLAN SEVERSON (HE/THEY)
Psychology BS
Been with YEAH
Since July 2020☻
I’m Dylan and I’m a graduate of Seattle University. My research interests include trauma exposure and neuroscience.♥
In my free time, I love to play guitar, go climbing, and play board games. -
MIA THOMPSON (SHE/HER)
Psychology BA
Been with YEAH
Since March 2022☻
I’m Mia and I’m a graduate from the University of Washington. My research interests include how trauma influences interpersonal functioning.♥
In my free time, I enjoy reading, digital art, and time with my roommates.
