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Jessica A. Stern, PhD
Psychologist, Educator, Researcher
Welcome! So glad you're here.
Dr. Jessie Stern is a developmental psychologist and researcher examining close relationships, parenting, and children's social development. She completed her Ph.D. at the University of Maryland and a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Virginia. She is an Assistant Professor of Psychological Science at Pomona College.
In a time of multiple crises — including systemic racism, climate change, and youth mental health — we need sound psychological science to to inform the future of education, practice, and policy. Please reach out if you are interested in working together to meet these challenges.
"There can be no keener revelation of a society's soul than the way in which it treats its children"
-Nelson Mandela