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.

Schedule a Conversation

Meet the Peer Counselors

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

Abby Swaney

My name is Abby Swaney (she/her), and I am a second-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.

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