Jessica Yu

PhD Student Intern
Institute for Health Policy Studies

Jessica Yu, BA, Graduate Student Intern, is a Quantitative Psychology PhD student at the University of Washington. Her primary research interests focus on analysis of latent variable models and wellbeing of older adults. Jessica currently works with the UCSF School Health Evaluation and Research Team cleaning and analyzing data for school-based behavioral health projects. Previously, she has worked as a data intern for two nonprofits related to youth advocacy. With a BA in statistics and psychology from Amherst College, she hopes to use statistical modeling and quantitative methods to produce valuable insights and advocate for vulnerable populations.