Jessie Gentilella

Entered the Program: Fall 2022

 

 

Hometown: Mystic, CT

 

 

Current program: M.A., Human Development and Family Sciences

 

 

Previous Education: 

  • B.A., Human Development and Family Sciences, University of Connecticut

 

 

Research Interests: 

  • Weight stigma and weight bias internalization
  • Romantic relationships
  • Approaches to body image and body acceptance

 

 

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Assistantship Experience:

  • Graduate Assistant, Early College Experience (ECE) program in Connecticut high schools, present
  • Teaching Assistant, HDFS 1070, Spring 2023
Jessie Gentilella
Contact Information
Emailjessie.gentilella@uconn.edu