Jessica Elezi
Infant Mental Health Dual-Title Student
Jessica Elezi
Biography
Jessica is earning her doctorate in Clinical Psychology with a Dual-Title Degree in Infant Mental Health. Her research interests include the development of self-regulation in young children, neural correlates of early behavior problems, and ways in which the parent-child relationship contributes to child outcomes. She also provides clinical services to children and their families through Michigan Medicine's Department of Psychiatry. Ultimately, she is interested in using knowledge about early development and parenting to promote health and resilience in children and families who have experienced stress and adversity.
Education
MA, Wayne State University 2023
BA, University of Michigan 2015
Honors and Awards
Rumble Fellowship
Charles L. Gdowski Memorial Award (2023), Greenberg Endowed Support Fund 1st Place Graduate Student Presentation Day (2023), Behavioral Health Workforce Education & Training (BHWET) Fellowship (2022-2023)