
Reimagining Systems to Reach Families Where They Are
LAB DIRECTOR

Jenna Yejin Sung
Dr. Jenna Sung is an assistant professor at Boston Univeristy's Department of Counseling Psychology and Applied Human Development.
Dr. Sung's work aims to ameliorate the longstanding access-disparity within the mental health system that disproportionately harms marginalized families by testing and disseminating accessible, scalable interventions that can address multiple level barriers to care. She is committed to creating and distributing equitable psychotherapy supports for families of varying resources through high-impact implementation focused projects.
LEAF TEAM

Sarah Myers
Lab Manager
Sarah Serros-Myers holds a B.S. from Vanderbilt University with a double major in Computer Science and Child Development. Following graduation, Sarah was awarded a Fulbright Grant in Penghu, Taiwan, where she taught at Longmen Primary School. From 2024-2026, Sarah completed a pre-doctoral fellowship at Marcus Autism Center. She is currently a research assistant in the LEAF lab. Her research interests center on leveraging technology to increase access to interventions across socio-economic status and cultural backgrounds.

Tingji Tao
Master's Student
Tingji is a first-year student pursuing a Master of Science in Statistical Practice (MSSP) at Boston University, with a background in Mathematics and Statistics from the University of Toronto.
Tingji has experience in applied statistical modeling, machine learning, and has collaborated with researchers across BU on projects spanning biomedical, social science, and public health domains through the MSSP Statistical Consulting Lab.

Marine Jung
Research Assistant
Marine is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Health Science with a minor in Human Physiology on a pre-medical track at Boston University.
Marine’s interests focus on how structural and socioeconomic factors shape mental health outcomes, particularly for underserved and vulnerable populations. Marine is especially drawn to research that challenges stigma surrounding mental illness and emphasizes culturally informed approaches to care.
Through her involvement with the LEAF Lab, Marine hopes to contribute to evidence-based research aimed at reducing health disparities and promoting equitable access to care. Marine plans to pursue a career in medicine that empowers marginalized communities and improves health outcom