Health Promotion
Peer Education at DU HCC
Intervene Peer Educators
The Intervene Peer Educators are a select group of students who educate the DU community on gender violence prevention and active bystander skills through outreach, programs, and training. Intervene Intervene Peer Educators receive over 40 hours of professional development training in gender violence and trauma topics, inclusive excellence practice, and effective facilitation.
Intervene Peer Educators facilitate "Intervene: DU," the active bystander trainings for all new, incoming first year students as well as the "Unpacking Gender Violence" training for returning students, in addition to other trainings requested by the DU community at large. The position is a 1 year commitment, with offers typically extended to students who are not graduating (i.e., you can return to this position as a junior, senior, etc).
View the full position description here. Information about applying can be found under the "Interested in Becoming a Peer Educator?" tab below.
Meet the Intervene Peer Educators!
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Gracie Jacobson
Intervene Peer Educator
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Major: Theatre, Finance
Personal Interests: Running, playing guitar, big fan of old horror movies
Why I became an Intervene Peer Educator: I believe awareness and the spreading of information is an effective way to encourage intervening.
Favorite way to intervene: Sticking close to my friends if they look like someone is making them uncomfortable so the other person knows I’m there.
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Kate Maegly
Intervene Peer Educator
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Major: Psychology, Communication Studies
Personal Interests: Yoga, reading, movies, cooking
Why I became an Intervene Peer Educator: I wanted to be able to make a positive difference in our DU community by getting the word out about bystander intervention, something I wholeheartedly believe in.
Favorite way to intervene: I really love moments when I am able to help someone realize that a behavior being perpetrated against them is not okay and being able to guide them through all the options they have of how to improve the situation.
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Paige Otto
Intervene Peer Educator
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Major: Socio-Legal Studies, Public Policy
Personal Interests: A capella (in the on campus all female group!), musical theatre, yoga
Why I became an Intervene Peer Educator: To be a part of this impetus for change.
Favorite way to intervene: Sitting down with someone and explaining to them why something that’s been said to them is problematic and they are valid in feeling how they are.
Thrive Peer Health Educators
Thrive Peer Health Educators are a select group of student leaders who promote the health of the DU campus community through inclusive education and engagement. As part of the HCC Health Promotion team, Thrive Peer Health Educators develop programs and implement outreach efforts regarding sexual health, mental health, and alcohol and other drug topics. In addition, Thrive Peer Health Educators serve as HCC ambassadors, as well as liaisons between the DU community and health professionals. This paid position is a 1 year commitment, typically working 30-40 hours per quarter along with a 20 hour mandatory Spring training requirement.
View the full position description here. Information about applying can be found under the "Interested in Becoming a Peer Educator?" tab below.
Meet the Thrive Peer Health Educators!
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Naitra Ramchander
Thrive Peer Health Educator
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Majors: Molecular Biology & Psychology; Minors: Chemistry, Leadership, and Gender & Women's Studies
Public Health Interests: Mental health, women's health, sexual health
Personal Interests: Hiking/backpacking, traveling, reading
Why I'm interested in health education: I believe that it is so important for students to be aware of their resources that are available to them and to utilize these resources to better themselves.
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Victoria Rubio
Thrive Peer Health Educator
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Major: Bio Chemistry; Minors: Psychology, Math, & Medical Physics
Public Health Interests: Mental health
Personal Interests: Skiing & painting
What health means to me: Health means maintaining a balance of life choices for your mind and body in order to feel your best.