Jessica Mayo

Jessica Mayo is an Assistant Professor of Child Psychology at the Child Study Center, Yale School of Medicine, Yale University. Her research focuses on cognitive functioning and memory performance in pediatric populations with neurodevelopmental conditions, particularly those with focal epilepsy. She holds a PhD in Psychology from the University of Connecticut (2015), an MA from the same institution (2011), and a BA from Georgetown University (2004).

Her work investigates how executive functioning impacts memory in children with epilepsy, contributing to advancements in neuropsychological assessments. Mayo is affiliated with the Child Study Center’s predoctoral internship and postdoctoral fellowship programs in psychology, fostering clinical and research training. Her 2017 publication in Epilepsia highlights her expertise in pediatric neuroscience and cognitive development.

Though no formal awards are explicitly listed, her involvement with the Yale School of Medicine and contributions to epilepsy research reflect her scholarly impact. She is actively engaged in training programs and clinical research within the Child Study Center.