Jessy Newman

Jessy Newman has a diverse work experience in the field of social and emotional learning and youth development. Jessy started their career as a Research Assistant at George Mason University, working on developmental and clinical psychological research projects. Jessy then joined Rush NeuroBehavioral Center as a Research Coordinator, where they managed human subjects review protocol and participated in ongoing studies. After that, Jessy worked as a Senior Research Specialist at the University of Illinois at Chicago, where they led various SEL research projects and collaborated with key partners. Jessy also worked as a Research Consultant at the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL), providing expertise in research and data analysis. Currently, Jessy is a Senior Researcher at the American Institutes for Research, specializing in out-of-school time programming and continuous quality improvement through evaluation and professional development. Overall, Jessy has contributed significantly to the field of social and emotional learning through their research, evaluation, and publication efforts.

Jessy Newman completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and English at George Mason University from 2003 to 2007. They then pursued a Master of Arts degree in Applied Developmental Psychology at George Mason University from 2007 to 2009. Currently, Jessy is pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Educational Psychology at the University of Illinois Chicago. It is also worth noting that Jessy attended Western Branch High, but no degree or field of study information was provided for that period.