Yasaman Zia, PhD
Assistant Professional Researcher
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Yasaman Zia (she/her) is a social epidemiologist conducting multidisciplinary research on global gender issues, with an emphasis on contraception and abortion outcomes. She received her doctorate in Epidemiology from the University of Washington, where she was awarded NIH F31 funding for her research on the impact of empowerment, stigma, and structural factors on adolescent girls and young women.
Her work seeks to improve reproductive equity by building conscientious and data-driven narratives that uplift individuals and serve communities most affected by structural barriers.