Jylana L. Sheats

Jylana L. Sheats, PhD, MPH

Research Scientist

Dr. Jylana L. Sheats is a behavior scientist with advanced training in psychology, public health, and behavioral medicine. She provides cross-sector guidance on the science and design of: health behavior change solutions; equitable community engagement and participatory approaches; and STEMM (Science, Engineering, Arts, Math, and Medicine) diversity. Jylana is a current Civic Science Fellow of the Aspen Institute Science & Society Program leading efforts co-leading a team working across three pillars: global science, public trust inscience, and science and social justice. A graduate of Spelman College, Tulane University School of Public Health & Tropical Medicine, and Indiana University-Bloomington, Jylana completed her postdoctoral training in behavioral medicine at Stanford School of Medicine. Jylana enjoys traveling with family and friends.

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