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.
Abby (she/her) is double majoring in Psychology and HSSP. Outside of PARC, Abby is a member of the Delta Phi Epsilon sorority and a part of Jewish on Campus at Brandeis. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, baking and trying new recipes. As a PARC member she is excited to offer support across campus.
Abby is typically in the office on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Aneri (she/her) is double majoring in Psychology and Business. She is so excited and honored to be a part of PARC, and hopes to create a supportive community through education and advocacy. Outside of PARC, Aneri is also a member of the Sigma Delta Tau sorority, a coordinator-in-training for the Waltham Group Brandeis Buddies, and a research assistant at the CoPE lab. In her free time, she loves to do yoga, explore Boston, and hang out with her friends!
Aneri is typically in the office on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Ayla (she/they) is an Environmental Studies and HSSP major with an Education minor. Outside of PARC, Ayla is a sister of the Delta Phi Epsilon sorority and a member of Up the Octave! She is absolutely thrilled to be a listening ear and helping hand at PARC, and to create a supportive, safe community.Ayla is studying abroad during the fall 2026 semester and will return in the spring!
Daniyal (he/him) is majoring in HSSP and Business. Outside of PARC, he loves swimming who also enjoys spending time in nature, exploring cities, and connecting with friends. He’s passionate about building supportive communities and creating environments where people feel heard and understood. As a confidential peer educator, Daniyal is excited to support his peers, promote wellbeing on campus, and contribute to making Brandeis a safer, more compassionate space.Daniyal is typically in the office on Thursdays and Fridays.
Dalya (she/her) is double-majoring in Psychology and HSSP. Outside of PARC, Dalya is a member of the Delta Phi Epsilon sorority and is the Vice President of Academic Affairs. She loves playing the piano, painting, and dancing. As a PARC member, she is happy to offer support to her peers, help them with their needs, and be a friendly face around campus. Dalya is typically in the office on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Isla (she/her) is a sophomore from Atlanta, GA. She's majoring in HSSP, with minors in both Legal Studies and Theater. In her free time, she likes to make art, get boba with friends, and explore the Boston area. Isla is looking forward to becoming a source of support for the Brandeis community through her position as a Confidential Peer Educator.
Isla is typically in the office on Fridays.
Kennedy (she/they) is a sophomore from Newark, NJ and a theater arts major. She’s involved in UTC and the all-treble acapella group Up The Octave. In their free time, Kennedy likes to write, visit museums, listen to music, and play dress up in her own closet Kennedy is excited to continue their role at PARC and engage honestly with the Brandeis community.
Kennedy is typically in the office on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Maxine (she/her) is planning to major in Anthropology with minors in Legal Studies and Climate Justice, Science, and Policy (CJSP). Outside of PARC, she is a member of Up The Octave acapella group and is an Activism Coordinator on the Students for Environmental Action E-Board. In her free time, she loves to thrift, be outside, and make charcuterie boards. Maxine is so excited to be a CPE for PARC and help improve the campus climate through education and advocacy!
Maxine is typically in the office on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Oliwia (she/her) is a Business major from Northern Ireland. Other fields of interest include Sociology and Journalism. Outside of PARC, she volunteers for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts, and enjoys the gym or going for a coffee. As a CPE, she’s keen to educate others and provide a safe space for members of the Brandeis community.
Oliwia is typically in the office on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Santiago (he/him) is majoring in neuroscience on a pre-med track. I'm from Houston, Texas, and a swimmer for the Brandeis Swim and Dive Team and a member of the Men's Volleyball team. In my free time I like to go hiking, spending time hanging out with friends and exploring new places. I'm excited to be a CPE for PARC because I'll be able to provide support to students and make efforts to making Brandeis a safer place for growth and education.
Santiago is typically in the office on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Syd (she/her) is a double major in Psychology and HSSP. She is from Hawaii and in her free time she volunteers at Boston Medical Center, spends time at the Common Good, and explores Boston. Syd is looking forward to continuing her PARC work and hopes be a listening ear and friendly face for the Brandeis community.
Syd is typically in the office on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.