Jahla B. Osborne

Welcome to my website! I'm Jahla (pronounced jay-la) and I am a PhD student at the University of Michigan working with Drs. John Jonides and Priti Shah in the Department of Psychology and Dr. Matt Smith in the School of Social Work. 

My research centers around Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Particularly, I focus on understanding distractibility within ADHD. Currently, I am also exploring the intersection between ADHD, self-control, and incarceration. Specifically, I am exploring the effectiveness of a metacognitive training intervention in a sample of justice-involved folx. I also have a second line of research that focuses on prenatal experiences and perinatal outcomes. My research interests also include: executive functioning, neuroimaging, and cognitive training. 

I completed my B.S. in psychology at the University of Denver in 2018, where I also competed as a Division I Student-Athlete on the Women's Basketball team. 

I am expected to complete my PhD in May 2025.