Confidential Peer Educators
Confidential Peer Educators (CPEs) are undergraduate students trained to facilitate violence prevention curricula to the Brandeis community, including trainings and workshops on bystander intervention, consent, and healthy relationships. CPEs present in pairs by request. Learn more about the different trainings offered by CPEs.
Additionally, Confidential Peer Educators provide peer support to students impacted, directly or indirectly, by sexual violence, relationship violence, or stalking. CPEs are available for drop-in hours every weekday that classes are in session 1-4pm in the PARC office. If you would prefer to meet with a CPE outside of those hours, please email parc@brandeis.edu and let us know when would work for you to speak with a CPE for peer support.
Ella (she/her) is double majoring in Psychology and Art History with a minor in Arabic language. She can be found watching movies, reading a book, doing yoga, or drinking 1/4 cups of coffee she has a day. Ella is part of the PARC team to lend an ear and support all students across the Brandeis community.
Hedy (she/her) is from Princeton, NJ, and is majoring in Economics and Environmental Studies and minoring in Journalism. On campus, she also serves as a UDR, plays ultimate frisbee with Banshee, and writes for The Justice. In her free time, she can be found spending time in nature, reading, cooking, and going for runs. As a Confidential Peer Educator, she is honored to be part of a team that constructs a culture of safety and intervention through education and advocacy.
Isaac (he/him) is double majoring in Psychology and Women's, Gender, and Sexuality studies. Outside of PARC, he loves backpacking and climbing. In his free time, he enjoys to read and explore new places. He is thrilled to be a CPE for PARC, and is excited to provide support for his peers, and engage in efforts to make Brandeis a safer place.
Julia (she/her) is a junior majoring in sociology with a minor in English. She is an associate editor at the Justice newspaper and the communications director for the Brandeis Democrats. Julia is also an e-board member for C.A.R.E, where she educates the student body on the injustices of the prison system. Her favorite artist is Taylor Swift, and her favorite type of tea is Earl Grey. Julia also enjoys reading, watching tv, and spending time with her cat. Julia is so excited to be joining the PARC team this year as a Confidential Peer Educator and the Office Coordinator. She can't wait to continue to help the Brandeis community.
Kennedy (she/they) is a freshman from Newark, NJ and is planning to major in theater arts and education. She’s involved in UTC and the all-treble acapella group Up The Octave. In their free time, Kennedy likes to read, play volleyball for fun, spend time with friends, and binge watch their favorite shows. Kennedy is very excited to be a part of PARC and have a positive impact on student mental health and safety on campus.
Khimaya or Khim (she/her) is from Kolkata, India, and is majoring in Neuroscience and Psychology. Outside of PARC she also works at SIMS and she is a part of South Asian Student Association's (SASA) Eboard. In her free time, she loves to watch sitcoms, run, and listen to music. Khimaya is excited to work at PARC hoping to be able to be a resource and support system to the Brandeis community while fostering a safer campus. आप मुझसे हिंदी में बात कर सकते हैं" "আপনি বাংলায় কথা বলতে পারেন
Hi! My name is Syd (she/her) and I am from Hawaii. I am majoring in psychology and HSSP. I am excited to be a part of PARC since it will provide the opportunity to engage with the Brandeis community on a peer-to-peer level. Aside from PARC I volunteer at a local elementary school, play the cello, and love hanging out with my friends.
Zen (she/her) is a Computer Science major. In her free time, she loves to read, listen to music, bake, and hang out with friends. Zen is enthusiastic about educating and advocating for Brandeis students impacted by violence.