Mental Health Peer Educators

Mental Health Peer Educators normalize the conversation about mental health and turn awareness into action. These student leaders cultivate a positive mental health culture on campus by facilitating a range of educational activities, workshops, and events in various formats to support all students to thrive. Mental Health Peer Educators are oftentimes the first line of assistance for someone in a moment of need and are equipped to refer students to mental health and wellness related resources on-and-off campus. Mental Health Peer Educators are understanding of the concerns and challenges their fellow students face and proactively respond to help students deal with their stressors. Our services aim to be culturally responsive and pay attention to addressing the specific mental health needs of CSM’s diverse campus community.

Have questions? Would you like to collaborate or request a workshop or classroom presentation? Message Gil Perez at perezgil@smccd.edu for more information.

 

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Program Coordinator

Gil Perez, LPCC

Personal Counselor
Wellness Center
perezgil@smccd.edu

Mental Health Peer Educators

Issac Alfakhouri

Pronouns: Any
Education: Psychology Major
Interests: Comic books, concert going, and gaming

Tutaleva (Tuta) Fuka

Pronouns: she/her
Major: Kinesiology 
Hobbies/interests: Going to concerts, listening to music, spending time with family 

Raymond Toribio

Pronouns: he/him 
Education: Psychology Major
Self-care Activities: listening to music, wearing noise canceling headphones, and eating delicious food
Favorite Quote: "Sometimes, I walk into the studio and nothing happens" - D.dan

Karla (Kay) Vazquez

Pronouns: she/her 
Education: Psychology Major
Hobbies/interests: Art, singing, and journaling
Favorite Quote: Nothing human is alien to me

Ariana Zavala

Pronouns: she/her 
Education: Psychology Major
Interests: Going to concerts, crocheting, watching movies
Favorite Quote: “Life's a test, mistakes are lessons, but the sift of life is knowing that you have made a difference.” - Tupac Shakur