Peer Counseling
What Is Peer Counseling?
Peer Counselors (PCs) provide empathic, active listening to fellow students who want to talk about everyday aspects of the student experience (e.g. stress, anxiety, sadness, relationship concerns, academic struggles, etc.). PCs also provide outreach on campus to promote a culture of mental wellness at Drexel.
The PC team is trained by the Counseling Center, but peer counseling is not a substitute for therapy. If you are in crisis, please contact the on-call counselor at 215.416.3337. If you need to speak to a professional counselor about a non-urgent matter, please contact the Counseling Center at counsel@drexel.edu or 215.895.1415.
How Do I Schedule a Time to Meet with a Peer Counselor?
Students have the option to schedule in person or via a video platform, and various times are available throughout the week. You can see our team members below and schedule a conversation.
Meet the Peer Counselors
Abby Swaney
My name is Abby Swaney (she/her), and I am a third-year psychology student. Some of my hobbies include singing, playing piano, reading, and finding good coffee shops! As a Peer Counselor, I hope to encourage my peers to advocate for themselves and to reach out when they need a listener. I want other students to know that they always have support from our community.
Alli Taylor
Hi everyone! My name is Alli Taylor (she/her). I’m a third-year majoring in psychology on the pre-medical track, minoring in neuroscience and biology. I have two pets and love animals. I am a neurodivergent self-advocate. I am also a nature lover and enjoy reading or playing piano in my free time. I am proud to be a Peer Counselor, as it is important to me that every student feels that they have a safe place on campus to express their feelings and struggles and feel supported.
Anaya Watkis
Hii! My name is Anaya Watkis (she/her). I’m a second year nursing major. I love to travel, find new food spots, and I’m a big history buff. I’m excited to be a part of a program that’s able to help other students!
Hannah Pittenturf
Hey all! My name is Hannah Pittenturf (she/her) and I am a third-year psychology student, planning to minor in climate change and writing. During the very little spare time I have, I enjoy reading, yoga, dance workouts, going. to hippie concerts, and nature! As a Peer Counselor, I am here to listen and remind you that each individual has their own significance in this world, and we must not give up until we find it!
Indonesia Talley
Hi! I am Indonesia, a senior majoring in psychology with a minor in sociology. In my free time, I enjoy reading, supporting various sports teams, and watching TV series. As a peer counselor, I hope to provide individuals with knowledge, assurance, and guidance to navigate life. I believe that mental health and wellness are essential aspects of a person's well-being and should be cared for as such.
Isha Singh
Hi everyone! My name is Isha Singh (she/her), and I am a fifth-year student majoring in biology on the pre-med track. In my free time, I love to read or hike, and I am a huge UFC fan! I became a Peer Counselor because everyone should be able to talk about anything they need to without worrying about being judged. Everyone deserves to have a safe space!
Jasmyn Rolison
Hi! My name is Jasmyn Rolison (she/her), and I'm a second-year majoring in human development and counseling and minoring in neuroscience, on the pre-med track! I am also fluent in Spanish. At my leisure, I love thrifting, going to the gym, playing guitar, and exploring the city! As a Peer Counselor, I strive to provide a comforting, encouraging space for students to feel well-supported.
London Gracey
Hey there! My name is London Gracey (she/her) and I am a 4th/5th year psychology major! I’m originally from Washington D.C. and in my free time I love to cook, try new foods, collage, go to museums, and watch trashy reality shows! I also enjoy spending time outdoors with my foster working dog Jeff and have recently taken up yoga! Coming to college, living in a new city, and building a community here was not easy and even still today can be a struggle. I want to provide a safe and comfortable space for anyone who wants to talk. I promise you are not alone in your struggles, and hopefully we can talk through whatever is on your mind!
Macie Perry
Hey hey! My name is Macie, and I’m from Bucks County, PA. I use she/they pronouns and am a proud member of the LGBT+ community. I’m going into my pre-junior year as a psychology major and linguistics minor. In my free time, I love singing and doing musical theatre, cooking, traveling, and finding whatever TV show I’ll be obsessing over for the month. As a peer counselor, I want to provide an affirming, insightful, reassuring, and judgement-free space for my peers.
Minh Trinh
Hiyaa! I'm Minh Trinh (he/him), an international Vietnamese third-year, majoring in economics and data science. My hobbies include watching YouTube video essays, listening to music, and taking care of my plant babies! Growing up, I have noticed how mental health and wellness have long been overlooked by generations of people across the globe. As a Drexel Peer Counselor, I look forward to empowering campus understanding of mental wellbeing by connecting, sharing, and listening.
Molly Roe
Hi! I'm Molly Roe (she/her), a third-year psychology major. I love reading, music, yoga, nature, and animals. In my free time, I'm usually meditating, reading, or crocheting. As a Peer Counselor, I hope to help provide a safe and welcoming environment for people to feel supported, seen, and heard. Everyone deserves to feel cared for especially when it comes to their mental health.
Monisha Gupta
Hi! I’m Monisha Gupta (she/her) and I am a senior chemistry major and am also on the pre-med track. I wanted to become a peer counselor to give back to the Drexel community and to help provide a safe environment for students. I am fluent in Hindi and have intermediate fluency in French. Outside of school, I am involved in research and like to read, make art, swim, and practice yoga in my free time!
Natalie Dao
Hello, everyone! I'm Natalie, my pronouns are she/her, and I'm a graduate student in public health from Philadelphia! I love hanging out in Philly's Chinatown, watching animations, and listening to music. I became a Peer Counselor because I believe that everyone deserves a nonjudgmental space where they can talk and feel supported!
Noelle Lilan
Hey! I'm Noelle Lilan (she/her), a third-year student majoring in environmental engineering. My pronouns are she/her. I am an international student from Kenya. I speak English and Kiswahili. I am really interested in nature and the environment in general. I enjoy taking long walks mostly along the Schuylkill River. I am a coffee and tea enthusiast. I became a Peer Counselor mostly to just offer support anyone who might need someone to just listen to them.
Oyunbileg Bazar
Hey! I’m Oyunbileg Bazar (she/her) and you can call me Yubi. This year, I’m a junior majoring in psychology. I’m originally from Mongolia, so I speak Mongolian as well as English. Becoming a Peer Counselor allows me to be the safe space that every student needs. As an international student, I resonate with the struggles that we share and I’m looking forward to listening to students. For my leisure time, I like reading, illustrating, and exploring new places.
Shaniya Golden-Riddle
Hi everyone! My name is Shaniya (she/her), and I am a sophomore majoring in communications with a concentration in journalism. I am from North Jersey and love going out, binge-watching shows, listening to music, and watching basketball. I am a big advocate for mental health and as a peer counselor, I hope to be able to assist, listen, and make you feel heard and validated!
Taherim Kabir
Hi! My name is Taherim Kabir (preferred: Tehreem) and I'm a third-year biology major in the pre-med track, with a minor in psychology. I grew up in Bangladesh and I speak English, Bangla, Hindi, and Urdu. I love poetry, indie music, journalling, and you can always find me in the middle of a cafe study session. Being a Peer Counselor is something I am so incredibly excited about because there is nothing that can attach more meaning and fulfillment to my time at Drexel than truly being there for and empathizing with the people around me. I want to do my best in creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds and identities feel heard and understood.
Tareek Mamman-Da
Hey! I’m Tareek Mamman-Da, a third-year student majoring in business & engineering. I am an international student from Nigeria. I speak English, Arabic, and Hausa. I am really into finance and business strategy and mental health. I am a huge football (soccer) fan and a 76ers fan. I became a peer counselor to be able to lend a listening ear to people because everyone’s voice needs to be heard.
Theresa Kolter
Hi there, my name is Theresa (she/her)! I am in my fifth year at Drexel studying psychology with a minor in education. Outside of Drexel, I love to cook, go for hikes and runs, watch movies, and try out new restaurants in the city. Mindfulness and self-care are two things I love to implement into my life and would love to help provide the tools for you to implement it into yours. I hope to talk soon!
Timothy Lao
Hi! I’m Timothy Lao (he/him), most people call me Tim. I’m a second-year psychology major. My hobbies include cooking, baking, writing poetry, listening to music, and watching YouTube! I firmly believe that life is beautiful, and feeling different emotions throughout the way is a requirement! I became a Peer Counselor to lend an ear to those wanting someone to listen.