Emma Smith graduated from the University of Michigan in December of 2021 with a BA in Psychology and has been working as YMAP’s Research Study Coordinator since May of 2022. Emma’s previous research experience focused on mindfulness-based treatments for adults with PTSD, and she is excited to research how younger populations respond to mindfulness through her work with YMAP. Emma is passionate about studying early intervention mental healthcare for youth who are at risk of developing various internalizing disorders and serious mental illnesses.