Jenna is a PhD student at the University of Alabama studying the social development of youth with disabilities. She was born in California, but mostly grew up in Washington State. Jenna earned her BA in psychology from Whitworth University in 2016 and her MA in Developmental Sciences in 2018. In addition to her main research interest, she is interested in how research can best be used to inform and influence policy. In her free time she enjoys being outside, reading, spending time with friends, family, & her pets, and is an avid sports fan!