UT University Health Services

Peer Educators
2019-2020


Aden Mekurya
Aden Mekurya

Major: Biology
Hometown: Dallas, TX

What does being healthy mean to you? "I believe being healthy is taking the initiative to eating right, stay active, and focus on mental health despite outside obstacles."


Aleena Jamal
Aleena Jamal

Major: Neuroscience
Hometown: Dallas, TX

How are you a Healthyhorn? "A Healthyhorn is someone who takes care of their own health, strives to help their peers stay healthy, and ultimately aims to educate their community on how to maintain good health."


Ashley Grey
Ashley Grey

Major: English
Hometown: San Antonio, TX

What does being healthy mean to you? "To me, being healthy means taking steps to better love, respect, and empower yourself and others."


Gillian Schafer
Gillian Schafer

Major: Biochemistry
Hometown: Denton, TX

How are you a Healthyhorn? "I am a Healthyhorn by making it a priority to make sure I am living and promoting a healthy lifestyle, both mentally and physically."


Hannah Breitschopf
Hannah Breitschopf

Major: Kinesiology-Exercise Science
Hometown: Katy, TX

What do you do to stay healthy? "I try my best to feed my body with nutrient dense food, exercise frequently, and mentally give myself breaks."


Hiba Ansari
Hiba Ansari

Major: Public Health
Hometown: Chicago, Il

What do you do to stay healthy? "I eat a balanced meal, sleep sufficiently, and take regular breaks."


Jake Kim
Jake Kim

Major: Biochemistry
Hometown: Austin, TX

How are you a Healthyhorn? "I'm a Healthyhorn, because I'm passionate about helping others live healthier lifestyles."


Jerrica Garza
Jerrica Garza

Major: Nutrition
Hometown: San Antonio, TX

What do you do to stay healthy? "I laugh a lot, spend time with my family, eat plentiful, and exercise!"


Kaylee Knights
Kaylee Knights

Major: Nursing
Hometown: Bedford, TX

What does being healthy mean to you? "Being healthy to me means taking care of the needs of the entire person-physical, mental, and spiritual. It means creating healthy habits so that you can live your best life."


Lyon Lee
Lyon Lee

Major: Biomedical Engineering
Hometown: Seoul, South Korea/Colleyville, TX

What do you do to stay healthy? "I eat balanced meals, exercise, and I also surround myself with great people, so I have a solid support network to rely on."


Mary Kate Fennelly
Mary Kate Fennelly

Major: Public Health Spanish for Healthcare Professionals Certificate
Hometown: Atlanta, GA

How are you a Healthyhorn? "I am a Healthyhorn by helping my friends and fellow students to make informed and healthy decisions in their day-to-day lives."


 Michelle Zhu
Michelle Zhu

Major: Computer Science
Hometown: Houston, TX

How do you stay healthy? "I stay healthy by getting plenty of sleep and trying my best to eat well."


Mikayla Morgan
Mikayla Morgan

Major: Public Health
Hometown: Katy, TX

What does being healthy mean to you? "Being healthy to me means to take care of my physical, emotional, and mental state."


Prachi Shah
Prachi Shah

Major: Neuroscience
Hometown: Cypress, TX

What does being healthy mean to you? "Being healthy means practicing self-care physically, mentally, and emotionally and always putting safety first."


Shannen Dumadag
Shannen Dumadag

Major: Biology
Hometown: Houston, TX

What do you do to stay healthy? "To keep up with my mental health, I write in a journal to record a summary of my day. Being able to keep track of my thoughts and reflecting on them keeps me from feeling overwhelmed."


Shilpa Rajagopal
Shilpa Rajagopal

Major: Biology, Marketing
Hometown: Irvine, CA

How are you a Healthyhorn? "I am a Healthyhorn by working to advocate for and actively sustain a campus culture of health and wellness for all students."


Simren Menon
Simren Menon

Major: Public Health
Hometown: Houston, TX

What do you do to stay healthy? "I stay healthy by surrounding myself with people who encourage and motivate me to stay healthy and live a healthy lifestyle."


Suhaimia Suleman
Suhaimia Suleman

Major: Neuroscience
Hometown: Houston, TX

What does being healthy mean to you? "Being healthy means being mindful and taking care of your physical and mental health."



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