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 Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Amanda (she/her) is majoring in neuroscience. Outside of PARC, Amanda is a member of the Turrigiano lab at Brandeis. She likes sketching, sweets, and has a major soft spot for animals. As a confidential peer educator, Amanda is excited to inform and support the Brandeis community by creating a safe space for discussion.
Amanda is typically in the office on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
Ayla (she/they) is an Environmental Studies and Education major. She is absolutely thrilled to be a listening ear and helping hand at PARC, and to create a supportive, safe community. Outside of PARC, Ayla is also a Coordinator for the Waltham Group Symbiosis. When they are not working, they spend as much time as possible outdoorsing, climbing, or with her friends making microwave s'mores dip.
Ayla is typically in the office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
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 sipping 1/4 cups of coffee she consumes daily. As a member of the PARC team, Ella is here to lend an ear and support all students across the Brandeis community.
Ella is typically in the office on Mondays and Thursdays.
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.
Hedy is typically in the office on Mondays and Wednesdays.
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.
Isaac is typically in the office on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
Julia (she/her) is a senior 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 excited to continue to help the Brandeis community in her roles as a confidential peer educator and PARC office coordinator.
Julia is typically in the office on Mondays and Fridays.
Kennedy (she/they) is a sophomore from Newark, NJ and a theater arts and education double major. 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 excited to take on a bigger role at PARC and create actionable steps and programs to improve student mental health and safety on campus.
Kennedy is typically in the office on Tuesdays and Fridays.
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 Tuesdays and Thursdays.
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.
Zen is studying abroad in fall 2025 and will return for the spring semester.