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Peer Education

WellCat Peer Education

Supporting Wellbeing Student-to-Student

 

Applications for Peer Educators are currently closed. 
Please complete this interest form if you're interested in being a Peer Educator. You will be notified when our applications open again.
For more information about WellCats, please email chs-healthed@arizona.edu. 

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Awareness. Education. Connection. 

WellCat Peer Educators bring trusted health information, resources, and connection directly to their peers. By being students themselves, Peer Educators help create a lower-barrier, relatable way for students to build health knowledge and confidence, connect with resources, and feel more comfortable seeking support when they need it.

All Peer Educators hold a NASPA Certified Peer Educator (CPE) certification and complete a 12-hour training program. In addition, they receive specialized training from Health Promotion's Health Educators on specific health and wellness topics.

Peer Education in Action

WellCat Peer Educators provide health education directly to their peers through outreach, education, and 1:1 support. They focus on topics including sexual health, mental health, and alcohol and other drugs, sharing accurate information and creating engaging opportunities for students to learn, ask questions, and connect with one another. 

Outreach

From drop-in hours across campus to specialized tabling activities, Peer Educators can bring interactive health topics to your dorm, group, or event.

 Outreach includes: 

  • Alcohol Tabling
  • Free Condom Friday
  • Sexual Health Jeopardy
  • & more!

 

Request Peer Educator Outreach

Education

To dive deeper into health topics, Peer Educators bring workshops, presentations, and Q & A's to a variety of campus groups and clubs.

Education includes:

  • Campus Health 101 
  • CAPS 101
  • Campus Resource Navigation 
  • and more

 

1:1 Nicotine Chats

Coming Spring 2027

Meet with a trained WellCat Peer Educator to:

  • Get personalized feedback on your nicotine use
  • Learn tips & strategies to reduce use of nicotine
  • Connect to support, tailored quit plans, coaching, and medication
Learn More About 1:1 Chats
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Be A Peer Educator

Peer Educators are paid positions with Health Promotion at Campus Health. They provide an impactful opportunity for students to lead, build community, and educate on health & wellness topics impacting University of Arizona students. Peer Educators must apply and interview for the position, be committed to completing the certification process, and dedicate time to supporting their peers and the campus community.

Why Be A Peer Educator

  • Positively impact student health and wellbeing on campus
  • Build skills in: communication, presenting, bystander intervention, and leadership
  • Gain experience in: program planning, public speaking, and health education

Requirements

  • Be a current University of Arizona student
  • Complete the 12 hour NASPA Certified Peer Educator training & certification (all training is provided)
  • Commit 15-20 hours per semester, which may include evenings or weekends, for outreach and planning
  • Passion and interest in sexual health, mental health, and/or alcohol & other drugs
 


 

Meet the Peer Educators

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Hailey Hein (She/Her)

Bio coming soon

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Mariam Tawardos (She/Her)

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Ariel Benavides (She/Her)

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Anjani Chakka (She/Her)

Bio coming soon

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Caitlin Estrada (She/Her)

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Dongran Yu (He/Him)

Bio coming soon

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