Jazette Johnson

About Jazette

My research examines how accessible technologies and trustworthy AI can help people with cognitive disabilities understand health information, advocate for their needs, and shape their future care.

Generative AI in patient portals for people with dementia

AI and health self-advocacy for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Trustworthy AI support for dementia caregivers

Preserving personal knowledge, preferences, and experiences for future care

Interests: HCI • Accessibility • Agentic LLMs • Trust, Privacy & Safety • Digital Health • Social Support • Online Communities

Current Role: Research Scientist, CREATE, University of Washington

Recent Grant/Fellowships News:

CRA Trustworthy AI Research for Early Career Scholars
CREATE SEED Grant
UW’s Community-Engaged Computing Initiative (CECI)

Upcoming Talk & Community Events:
– October 2026 — Community Events:
– AI Literacy Workshop – local senior center
– Technology Use in the Community Discussion – local senior center
– November 2026 — Invited Talks:
– ‘Impact of AI on Black Health Disparities’, University of Washington School of Medicine
– ‘AI Use & Cognitive Disabilities’, University of Houston