Peer Power Program

Laura (she/her) has been a social worker and advocate since 2014. She received her Master’s in Social Work from Hunter College in New York City in 2018 and her BA from UC Berkeley in 2010. She has worked in many different settings including reproductive health, alternatives to detention...

Grace Adler (she/her) a psychology major graduating in 2026. She is passionate about peer health education because she has seen firsthand how effective it is when students learn from each other. Peer-to-peer education helps break down stigma and fosters a stronger, healthier campus community. Grace...

Claire Dalton '27 (she/her) is a Psychology major and Gender, Women and Sexuality Studies minor, who is passionate about mental health awareness and suicide prevention. She started a mental health awareness club at her high school, and wanted to continue along this path in college. As a returning...

Tuba Hasirci '27 (she/her) is a Psychology major with minors in Public Health and Cognitive Science. As a returning Peer Health Educator, she brings a strong foundation in promoting well-being at Oxy, along with experience designing and facilitating interactive workshops. Tuba was drawn to this role...

Liliana Madrid Larrañaga ’26 (she/her) is a kinesiology major and public health minor on the pre-health track from Albuquerque, New Mexico. As a woman of color with profound hearing loss, she is passionate about improving health equity and strives to provide for those underrepresented in health care...

Aoife Mokalla (’28) (she/her) is undeclared with a public health minor. She has experience as a board member and peer health educator for the BodyOrg , an equity ambassador at Occidental’s Intercultural Community Center, and as an organizer of period poverty supply fundraising. She is passionate...

Val Nguyen '28 (they/them) combines their Psychology and Philosophy majors to form a work philosophy rooted deeply in relational reciprocity. With their 3+ years of research and advocacy as well as multiple leadership experiences, Val is passionate about identity-affirming dialogues and wellness...

Juliana Sarmiento '28 (she/her) is currently undeclared, but most likely majoring in Psychology or Sociology. For the past 3 years, Juliana has been a passionate advocate of teen and young adult mental health and well-being, sharing her personal experiences, resources and tips with peers. She was...