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Jenna Yeam

She/Her
Research Assistant

With a background in qualitative methods and community engagement, Jenna is a research assistant exploring the role of higher education in character development. 

PZ Work

Jenna contributes to Beyond the Self in Higher Education, a project investigating how colleges can support student development and moving the needle from "I" to "we." Her day-to-day involves qualitative data collection and analysis. 

 

Beyond PZ 

Prior to joining PZ, Jenna received her bachelors in psychology and ran a student-run research and action lab. With experience in ethnographic and interview-based methods, her work examines how people make sense of uncertainty and seek connection in moments of change. Outside, she hosts community-based events for young adults, to create space for reflection, dialogue, and connection around often-unspoken topics. 

 

Where to Find Jenna

You can find her running along the Charles River, playing tennis, and slacklining in the Commons.

 

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