Meet the Wellness Spot Peer Educators

I am Rachel Binderman, a Senior studying Human Rights and WGSS here at Barnard, and Jewish Gender and Women Studies over at the Jewish Theological Seminary. I currently and teaching art at Harlem Grown, focusing on my interest in the intersections of art education and children's advocacy. I grew up in Atlanta, GA where I received very little sex education focused on abstinence. At the Wellness Spot, I am able to bring my passion for comprehensive, pleasure centered sex education to the Barnard community. This year at the WS, I also hope to explore having more conversations and events geared towards navigating a broken healthcare system.

Hi! I’m Zoë, a junior at Barnard majoring in Psychology with a minor in Spanish and Latin American Cultures. I’m passionate about helping others, especially kids and young adults. Beyond being a Peer Ed, I volunteer at Mount Sinai and contribute to developmental psychology research on campus. I love traveling, vintage shopping, and all things food and drink related! 

Hi! My name is Eleanor and I’m a junior Urban Studies major concentrating in Architecture. I’m a second-year Peer Educator at the Wellness Spot interested in sexual wellness, women’s health, and strengthening communication skills (i.e., how to advocate for yourself, set boundaries, talk about pleasure). When I’m not working as a Peer Ed, I’m dancing with various contemporary dance clubs on campus and writing for the Barnard-Columbia Urban Review.

Hello! My name is Faith, and I'm a senior majoring in psychology. This is my first year as a peer ed, and I'm thrilled to be a part of this community! My academic interests revolve around positive identity development and protective factors that promote well-being among sexual and gender minority populations. In my free time, I like to watch movies, cook extravagant meals, and hang out with my friends and family.

Hi! My name is Monette, a junior at Barnard double majoring in Political Science and Music. This would be my first year with The Wellness Spot! I decided to become a Peer Educator because I wanted to be an advocate and spread awareness for spaces on campus that were welcoming of various backgrounds. I'm equally involved as a Peer Mentor for the Access Barnard Peer Mentoring Program and the manager for ONYX Hip-Hop Dance Troupe, a black and femme-focused dance team on campus.

Hi all! My name is Shaye. I am a junior at Barnard double majoring in Dance and Medical Humanities. This is my second year as a Peer Educator at the Wellness Spot and I am excited to have another year of hosting fun events and supporting the needs of the Barnard community. My favorite part of the Wellness Spot are my fellow Peer Educators.

Hi! My name is Chariclia Karavanas (she/her) and I’m a senior studying Environmental Science with a minor in Science and Public Policy. This is my second year as a Peer Educator at the Wellness Spot. I’m passionate about sustainability, self care, mental health care, and contraception access. I love to upcycle my clothes, read fiction novels, and watch TV dramas. You can usually find me in the Wellness Spot drinking tea during our general office hours!

Hi! I'm Amina Jilani and I'm a junior majoring in Cognitive Science with a minor in Science & Public Policy. This is my second year as a Wellness Spot Peer Educator. Outside of the Wellness Spot, I'm involved in Students for Health Education, Access, and Literacy and the Developmental Cognitive Ne uroscience Lab. I love to cook, bake, and play/listen to music!

Hi! My name is Anika Agarwal, and I've been working at The Wellness Spot since my sophomore year at Barnard. I became a Peer Educator to support a campus culture that prioritizes balance, community, and student well-being. I’m an Economics major and English minor with a particular interest in gender economics. My favorite wellness practices are meditating, taking long walks, and reading novels.

Hi, I'm Vaishu! I'm a senior majoring in biology, with a particular focus on genetics. I hope to work in healthcare for a couple of years before going to medical school to become a pediatrician. On campus, I work as a peer educator at the Wellness Spot and as a teaching assistant within the biology department, and I am currently doing genetics research in the Mansfield lab. Besides that, I'm a copyeditor at Spectator, and I enjoy making jewelry, perusing the dinosaur wing of the Natural History Museum, and writing in my free time.

I like to have fun outside, and I am deeply involved with music on campus!

Hi, my name is Emily and I am a senior studying Architecture and Mathematical Sciences. This is my third year as a peer educator at the Wellness Spot. Some of my favorite wellness topics are accessing resources on campus, affordable health options, and naloxone training.  Some fun facts about me are: I love collecting plants, journaling, and being crafty! 

Hi! My name is Kyjuany Cintron Fulgencio. I am a HEOP Scholar and a sophomore majoring in computer science. In the future, I hope to venture into tech activism and social justice work within the tech space. I have a deep interest in the intersection of ethics and justice with artificial intelligence and aspire to be involved in policy efforts to regulate technology and algorithmic biases. This desire to “do good” aligns with my motivations to become a peer educator. As a peer educator, I'm committed to helping my peers integrate into a community while embracing wellness and being proactive towards becoming their healthiest selves. In my free time, I love trying new recipes, reading, watching movies, and doing arts and crafts. I’m also currently learning to roller skate and picking up sewing. I am always free to talk and lend a listening ear if needed!

Jezlyn Montas is currently a senior at Barnard College studying Psychology with a minor in Women Studies and Education. As an aspiring clinical psychologist, Jezlyn seeks opportunities to support marginalized and vulnerable communities. Her identity as a feminist and poet shapes her belief in the power of creative expression and collective care as tools of liberation. As a peer educator, Jezlyn happily helps students navigate college through workshops that support their physical, mental, sexual, and emotional health. Working with Barnard’s other peer educators, Jezlyn co-creates and leads projects that focus on topics that society has historically overlooked, such as women and gender minorities' health and well-being.