Jessica Yarbro is a research scientist in Skills Research within the Learning Research and Design team at Pearson. Through empirical studies and synthesizing existing research, Jessica supports the development of knowledge and skills frameworks within Pearson products. Prior to joining Pearson, Jessica received her Ph.D. in clinical psychology from George Mason University. She is particularly passionate about researching personal, social, and emotional capabilities with the aim of helping Pearson support student success in school, work, and life.