students do yoga on campus greensPeer Health Educators are UNK students who have dedicated time and resources to our ongoing educational efforts on campus. The Peer Health Educators are trained students in a helping position who encourage other students to make healthy choices through presentations, events, and additional programming. The areas of focus include:

  • Alcohol and cannabis education
  • Aafe driving
  • Healthy relationships
  • Nutrition and healthy choices
  • stress management
  • other areas of wellness

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Why is Peer-Led Education Important?

  • Peer-to-Peer Learning: Students often feel more comfortable approaching peers with questions or concerns about sensitive topics such as alcohol, mental health, and many more.
  • Contributing to a Culture of Wellness: Peer Educators have the opportunity to challenge campus norms and contribute to a safe and healthy culture on campus.
  • Peer Educators do this by engaging in conversations, presentations, and holding important campus-wide events promoting healthy choices.
  • Relatable Content: Our Peer Health Educators work closely with their advisor to look at campus trends through data as well as their personal experiences to emphasize what topics are important to discuss and promote at UNK.

Meet the Peer Health Educators

Brenden Sloup

Brenden Sloup

Junior, Health Sciences

Eliana Livingston

Eliana Livingston

Junior, Health Sciences Pre-Med and Psychobiology

Addie Karo

Addie Karo

Sophomore, Biology

Isabel Zaruba

Isabel Zaruba

Sophomore, Pre-Med

Sally Wiarda

Sally Wiarda

Peer Health Educator Adviser

wiardas@unk.edu
(308) 865-8954