Our Bobcat Peer Educators are a team of student employees with the Office of Health Promotion. Bobcat Peer Educators are trained under the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) through their Certified Peer Educator (CPE) program. They are trained to deliver health education, to provide resources for students, and to empower their peers towards safe and healthy decision making.
Please note: Our Bobcat Peer Educators are NOT Confidential and are Mandated Reporters to Ohio University. Learn more about Ohio University's Sexual Misconduct Policy To speak with a licensed professional, please visit Ohio University’s Counseling and Psychological Services and OHIO's Survivor Advocacy Program.
Our Bobcat Peer Educators can provide a variety of services to students and student groups.
To request our peer educators for an event or training please contact Taylor Bauer, Assistant Director of Peer Health Education and Empowerment, at bauert@ohio.edu.
Bobcat Peer Educators provide education and resources within the following realms:
Our team can join your peer group, classroom, student organization, sorority or fraternity, department, residence hall, etc. for the following:
Our Bobcat Peer Educators can also provide individual support and connect you to resources at Ohio University and in our community for the following:
Interested in becoming a Bobcat Peer Educator?
Applications for our Bobcat Peer Educator position are currently closed. If you wish to be notified when applications become available, please contact Taylor Bauer, Assistant Director of Peer Health Education and Empowerment, at bauert@ohio.edu.
Bobcat Peer Educators are required to complete 2 full semesters of service to the position. Peer Educators are generally expected to work 10 hours a week with the Office of Health Promotion.
Hi everyone! My name is Addy Benn, I am a third-year Psychology major also working towards my Professional Deaf Liaison Certificate! My pronouns are she/her. I wanted to become a Bobcat Peer Educator because I value creating safe spaces for students on campus. The Health Promotion office focuses on different topics that can promote healthy lifestyles within students on campus. I am passionate about Mental Health, Sexual Health, and healthy relationships. I want to further my knowledge on additional topics so I can better support students in any ways they need. I'm also a member of Psi Chi (International Honor Society for Psychology)!
Hello everyone! My name is Hazel (She/Her), and I am a first-year student majoring in community and public health and pursuing a certificate in Appalachian Studies. I was drawn to the Bobcat Peer Educator position because I am passionate about creating discussions around difficult topics and promoting healthy lifestyles. I am continuously learning and gaining new skills in this position, preparing me for my future in health education. I am passionate about supporting and educating students on harm-reduction strategies. I plan to learn more about all aspects of health promotion here at OHIO, so I can better support more students. I am also a member of the OHIO Sierra Club and Eta Sigma Gamma (Public and Environmental Health Honor Society).
Hello everyone!! My name is Iana Byrd (She/Her), a senior majoring in Biological Sciences with a minor in Health Care Administration. My goal is to become a Plastic Surgeon specializing in cosmetic surgery. Currently, I am an active member in two student organizations called MAPS (Minority Association of Pre-Health Students) and MSBC (Multicultural Student Business Caucus).
My interest in the Bobcat Peer Educator position stems from my experience during my first year of college. I was a part of a weekly walk group that served as a valuable outlet for students, promoting a healthy lifestyle and aiming to prevent lifelong conditions. Now, I see this position as Well-Being Peer Educator as an opportunity to extend the positive impact I experienced to a wider audience, leveraging greater resources and knowledge. I’m excited about the prospect of contributing to the well-being of our campus community!
My name is Nicole Souza (she/her) and I'm a first year Health Services Administration major and Community and Public Health minor. I wanted to be a Bobcat Peer Educator to help the community and students with difficult situations that I think are sometimes overlooked. I also wanted to have an experience as an undergraduate in a field that relates to my intended career. My areas of passion are well-being, sexual health, mental health, and interpersonal violence prevention. Apart from being a peer educator I am also a dancer on the OHIO Vibrations team and a member of the Ohio University's Society of Health Administration.
