meet

the team

lead researcher

Dr. Jessica Blayney (she/they)

Acting Assistant Professor
Clinical Psychology Ph.D.

Been with YEAH
Since the start

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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.

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In my free time, I enjoy photography, going on adventures outdoors, and hanging out with friends.

Research Team

Sopheany Chhum (She/Her)

Research Assistant
Behavioral, Social, and Health Education MPH – Emory University

Been with YEAH
Since September 2020
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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.
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In my free time, I enjoy watching movies, cooking, and working on my digital planner.
MICHELLE DUONG (She/her)

Research Assistant
Psychology B.S., Microbiology B.S. – University of Washington

Been with YEAH
Since April 2021
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I’m Michelle and I’m a graduate from the University of Washington. My research interests include health disparities, addiction, and trauma interventions.
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In my free time, I love to read, embroider, sew, and spend time with family.
Audrey Elizabeth (She/her)

Research Assistant
Psychology B.S. - University of Washington
Been with YEAH
Since September 2022
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I’m Audrey and I’m a graduate from the University of Washington. My research interests include trauma, addiction, and education.
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In my free time, I enjoy film photography, spending time in nature, and songwriting.
AMANDA LEE (she/her)

Research Assistant
Psychology B.S. – University of Washington

Been with YEAH
Since Jan 2022
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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.
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In my free time, I enjoy thrifting, baking, yoga, and hanging out with friends.
MAYA PATEL (SHE/HER)

Research Assistant
Public Health B.A. (in progress) – University of Washington

Been with YEAH
Since April 2021
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I’m Maya and I’m currently a student at the University of Washington. My research interests include women’s reproductive health, health disparities, and sexual health promotion.
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In my free time, I love to read (books, comics), swim, and watch shows about superheroes.
KENZIE PATTERSON (SHE/HER)

Research Assistant
Social Work MA (in progress) – University of Texas at Austin
Been with YEAH
Since May 2021
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I'm Kenzie and I’m a graduate of the University of Washington. My research interests include eating disorders, emotional dysregulation, and the link between trauma and sexual health.

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In my free time, I like listening to podcasts, playing soccer, or spending time with my pets.
DYLAN SEVERSON (HE/THEY)

Research Assistant
Psychology B.S. – Seattle University
Been with YEAH
Since July 2020
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I’m Dylan and I’m a graduate of Seattle University. My research interests include trauma exposure and neuroscience.
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In my free time, I love to play the guitar, go climbing at Seattle Bouldering Project, and play games.
MIA THOMPSON (SHE/HER)

Research Assistant
Psychology B.A. – University of Washington
Been with YEAH
Since March 2022
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I’m Mia and and I’m a graduate from the University of Washington. My research interests include learning from and empowering young people in the context of sexual and social development, especially in relation to media.
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In my free time, I enjoy reading, digital art, and spending time with my roommates.
LAUREN WOOD (SHE/HER)

Research Assistant
Psychology B.S., Neuroscience B.S. (in progress) – University of Washington
Been with YEAH
Since November 2021
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I’m Lauren and I’m currently a student at the University of Washington. My research interests include interventions and treatments for anxiety disorders and addiction.
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In my free time, I love to read, sing, and spend time with friends.