Peer Support

Howdy! My name is Dano and I am in my second year of Social Work (BSW). I enjoy singing in the shower, sports, building connections with people, and trying novel experiences. I am beyond ecstatic to have the privilege of assisting students along their wellness journey. Whether it is providing a non-judgemental place for open conversation, participating in activities that help individuals decompress from day-to-day stress, or just simply hanging out. Come thru, we’d love to meet you!

Hello, my name is Erin. My pronouns are she/her. I am a second-year psychology student, minoring in law and sociology. I’m in my second year of working in the Peer Support Program. I enjoy outdoor activities, going on walks, long-boarding, and visiting new places. My hobbies include video games, writing, and painting.

Hello, my name is Grant, my pronouns are he/him, and I am currently in the final year of the BA Psychology undergraduate program.  I am truly thrilled to be a part of the Peer Support Team here at Nipissing. In addition to studying psychology, I enjoy playing a wide variety of sports (my favourites would be tennis & squash) with my family and friends. Yoga and meditation are also areas of enjoyment for me.

I hope through Peer Support that I can connect with others through the beauty of meditation/mindfulness and the ways it can benefit our lives and relationships with one another.  I look forward to meeting anyone who attends Peer Support, and if interested, I find there is a wonderful psychological release in sharing the difficult things we may be going through together. This way, we can connect through similar experiences and know that we are not alone in what we are going through.

Hello! My name is Jadzea, my pronouns are she/they, and I’m a third year Psychology student. This is my second year working as a Student Peer Supporter, and I’ve gotten to attend various training sessions through the program such as; OPDI Peer Support training, safeTALK, PEERS, and Intro to Allyship. I hope to work as a Student Counsellor in the future and am very enthusiastic about mental health and wellbeing. When I’m not studying or working at the Drop-in Centre, you can likely find me walking the trails with my dog, curled up with a fantasy novel and some good tunes, or doing something crafty!

Hi there! My name is Lauren. I’m a third-year psychology student minoring in art. I am passionate about art and wellness, and the areas where they intersect. I am heavily inspired by nature, and the people that surround me! I love music, travel, books, my friends and family, and my Pomeranian Mabel. In my free time, you’ll probably find me invested in some edutainment material, or on a bike ride or stroll soaking up the sky’s gorgeous view. I love meeting new people and would like to meet you!

Hi! My name is Noah. I use he/they pronouns, and I am in my fourth year at Nipissing. I am majoring in English, and I love art, music, cooking, and gaming. I hope to see you at Peer Support!

Hello!! My name is Trysta my pronouns are she/her, I am in the biology and concurrent education program at Nipissing and am also hoping to get the certificate in neuroscience. I am passionate about peer support because I believe that sometimes to help get out of a hard place you need someone that you can relate to, and as students I think we all have something in common.

Some of my interests include hockey, lacrosse, dogs and hanging out with my family. My favourite hockey team is the Toronto Maple Leafs, and Morgan Riley is my favourite player. I am obsessed with dogs; I would be the crazy cat lady for dogs if I could.  I have a dog named Mya, she is a Cane Corso and 120 pounds though she thinks she is a lap dog. I try my best to look at the positives in life and my goal as a Student Peer Supporter is to help others do so as well.