Mental Health and Wellness Peer Educators

We all struggle with the daily challenges of life. For some, receiving peer support can be a useful tool for coping with the stressors associated with being a college student. The Mental Health and Wellness Peer Educators are undergraduate and graduate students trained by CAPS staff to help provide support, resources and education to their fellow University of Michigan Dearborn peers.

For more information on the program please contact [email protected]

Current Events

Check out our youtube playlist for previous sessions of mental health Mondays! These are information sessions hosted by the Mental health and wellness peer educators about helpful wellness topics! Check out the website closer to the beginning of Winter for the new schedule!

Learn a little more about our current mental health and wellness peer educators:

Pronouns: they/them

Major: Health and Human Services, Public Health concentration 

Year in school: 5th

Future career goals: I would like to work in community health, especially in marginalized communities. 

Other organizations you are involved with on campus: PRIDE, WUM-D

What I do for my own wellness: I like to have recognized time to recharge, whether that's in the company of friends or alone. A mindful moment to have fun and laugh or read a book really helps me. 

Pronouns: she/her 

Major: Clinical Health Psychology

Year: 1st Year Master's Student

Future career goals: Clinical Health Psychologist

Other organizations: NSLS, USPN, and Active Minds

What I do for my own wellness: Cuddle and play with my dog, journal, meditate, exercise, and spend time with my family and friends.
 

Pronouns: she/her

Major: Bioengineering 

Year in school: Senior

Future Career Goals: Work in biotech

Other Organizations: Former President of the Association for Women in Mathematics, current Professional Development Coordinator of the Society of Women Engineers

What I Do For My Own Wellness: Journal, read, exercise, talk to others, and practice gratitude

Pronouns: she/her or they/them

Major: Mechanical Engineering

Year in school: 3rd year (junior)

Future career goals: I would like to pursue a career in mechanical engineering. I also want to continue my work in the mental health field, advocating for those who need it, and making life more accessible for others.

What I do for wellness: I love drawing, crocheting, playing video games, or spending time with my cat.

Name: Jay Snyder-Phillipoff

Pronouns: She/They/Her 

Major: Art History and Anthropology 

Year in school: Sophomore

Other orgs: Black Student Union, Anthropology club, Wolverine Mentor Collective, Freshman Orientation Leader 
What I do for wellness: I enjoy meditating, going for rides on my longboard, and making meaningful time to relax and recharge. 

Pronouns: she/her

Major: Sociology, Women & Gender Studies

Year in school: 2nd

Future career goals: I want to be a lawyer help form public policy.

Other organizations you are involved with on campus: WILL+

What I do for my own wellness: Take some time for myself, meditate, and journal to sort out my thoughts and emotions 

Pronouns: She/her/hers

Major: Education 

Year: Junior

Future Career Goals: Inspire students to explore the world of literature, and encourage them to think critically about texts, guiding them in their journey through life. 

What I do for my own wellness: I always take the time to be away from others for a while. I’d go to the gym, read a book, or sit out in nature.