Speaker's Profile

As a Research Assistant, Jayla provides support in the organization and implementation of Hopelab’s various research projects. She is a recent graduate of UCLA and holds a BS in Cognitive Science with a Specialization in Computing. During her time in college, she advocated for Black LGBTQ+ students for three years as the president of the student organization BlaQue. Outside of Hopelab, Jayla enjoys roller skating, fashion, and learning new languages.