Jessica S. Leffers

Jessica S. Leffers is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at the Psychology Department of St. Mary's College of Maryland, located in Goodpaster Hall 114. Her work focuses on cognitive developmental psychology, with teaching specialties in developmental, cognitive, and multicultural psychology. She holds a B.A. from Goucher College (2016), an M.S. (2018), and a Ph.D. (2021) in Psychology from Northeastern University.

• Education:
• B.A. Psychology, Goucher College, 2016 (minors in Education and Cognitive Studies)
• M.S. Psychology, Northeastern University, 2018
• Ph.D. Psychology, Northeastern University, 2021
• Research Interests: Explores cognitive development in children, integrating multicultural frameworks to understand how cultural contexts influence learning and cognitive processes. Her work bridges theoretical and applied domains, emphasizing inclusive developmental paradigms.
• Teaching: Specializes in courses addressing developmental milestones, cognitive mechanisms, and the intersection of culture and psychological development.