WIT Peer Education
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Wellness Information Team (WIT)
The Wellness Information Team (WIT) is a group of GVSU students ready to connect with you about wellness! We can chat about nutrition, sexual health, and general wellness (like stress!)
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WIT Cart Schedule
Thursday, February 19, 2026, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., KC, Eatwell Emotional
Friday, February, 20, 2026 1:30-3pm Mary Idema Pew Library
Friday, February 27, 2026, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Pool, Palentine’s Day Queerapoolooza
Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 12 - 2 p.m., Blue Connection, EatWell Occupational
Thursday, April 23, 2026, 4 - 6 p.m., KC, EatWell Environmental
Request a Presentation
Use our Program Request form to request a presentation. Be sure to check "Wellness Presentation" on the form. In the "Event description" let us know what type of presentation you are interested in. You can choose from the presentations below, or you can request a customized presentation.
General Wellness
Your Wellness at GVSU: Explore your wellness in each of the 8 dimensions while learning about resources here at GVSU that can help in your journey to well-being.
Workshop platform: In-Person or Virtual
Run time: 30-45 minutes
Audience: Students
Emotional Wellness: Take a deep dive into emotional wellness. Learn characteristics, expand your emotion vocabulary, get resources and more.
Workshop platform: In-Person or Virtual
Run time: 60 minutes
Audience: Students
Nutrition 101: We'll cover the basics of healthy eating: calories, how to read a food label, what's an actual serving size, and skills and tips for healthy eating.
Workshop platform: In-Person or Virtual
Run time: 60 minutes
Audience: Students
Sleep, Nutrition, and Exercise: See how these three areas of health can transform your well-being. And at the end, set some goals to make changes for a healthier you.
Workshop platform: In-Person or Virtual
Run time: 60-90 minutes
Audience: Students/Staff/Faculty
Body Neutrality: What is body neutrality, why is it important and how can you implement it in your everyday life.
Workshop platform: In-Person or Virtual
Run time: 30-45 minutes (flexible)
Audience: Students or Staff
Finding Rest in the Grind: Feeling like you're stuck in the revolving door of hustle and grind. School, work, life, repeat. Let us help you rest!
Workshop platform: In-Person or Virtual
Run time: 30-60 minutes (flexible)
Audience: Students or Staff
Setting Boundaries: Support your well-being by learning how to set boundaries for yourself in work, school, and social life.
Workshop platform: In-Person or Virtual
Run time: 30-45 minutes
Audience: Students
Wellness, Activism, and Identity: Take a look at how your identity and activism efforts intersect with your wellness. Originally created for the MLK Jr day of service.
Workshop platform: In-Person or Virtual
Run time: 30-60 minutes
Audience: Students
Sexual Health
LGBTQ+ Sexual Health: Learn about sexuality, affirming language, barrier methods, how to prepare for a sexual health clinic visit and more.
Workshop platform: In-Person or Virtual
Run time: 60-75 minutes
Audience: Students
Mile High Club: Learn about safer sexual health practices, but do it like you're talking about the airlines. From take-off to landing, you're sure to have fun and learn a lot!
Workshop platform: In-Person or Virtual
Run time: 45-60 minutes
Audience: Students
What We Wish: Did your high school sex ed class leave you wanting more? Join us to talk about some of the stuff that was left out: lube, pleasure, virginity, communication, and more!
Workshop platform: In-Person or Virtual
Run time: 60 minutes
Audience: Students
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Sex Ed Trivia: How much do you know about sexual health and sexuality? Join us for a fun filled presentation to test your knowledge, and maybe learn some weird tidbits, too!
Workshop platform: Virtual
Run time: 30-45 minutes
Audience: Students
Meet The Team
Annah Stang
Pronouns: She/her/hers
Major: Marketing
Minor: Applied Communication, Theatre
Year: Senior
Semesters on WIT: 4
Why did you want to become a Peer Educator? It is important for students to be educated about well-being and sexual health! Being a Peer Educator helps me to give back to my community outside of my major.
Campus Involvement: Student Senate, GrandPR, Women in Business
Top Tip for Being Well: Take an hour every day to do something kind to yourself (work out, journal, go outside).
3 Bucket List Items:
- Skydiving
- Visit all 50 states
- Make Sushi
Katelyn Kawabe
Pronouns: She/her/hers
Major: School Psychology
Year: Graduate Student
Semesters on WIT: 2
Why did you want to become a Peer Educator? To help people better understand health and wellness
Campus Involvement: Peer Educator
Top Tip for Being Well: Try to stay on a consistent sleep schedule
3 Bucket List Items:
- Visit all the national parks
- Visit different countries
- Visit the White House
Evelyn Maiuri
Pronouns: She/her/hers
Major: Health Communication
Minor: Public Advocacy
Year: Junior
Semesters on WIT: 1
Why did you want to become a Peer Educator? ? I wanted to become a Peer Educator because of my strong passion for public health. I understand the importance of advocating for a healthier community through communication, education, and collaboration. Being able to make healthy decisions in every facet of life is an incredible strength.
Campus Involvement: Co-Founder and Vice President of Grand Rapids Free Emergency Contraceptives, Thompson Scholar, TRIO SSS, Research Consultant at the Knowledge Market, and competitive speech and debate.
Top Tip for Being Well: Carefully listening to your body, whether that means listening to hunger or fullness cues, when you feel sore or tired, or even anxious, to be able to honor your body and give it what it needs.
3 Bucket List Items
- Travel to all 50 states
- Go cliff jumping
- Adopt a dog
Kendel Franz
Pronouns: She/her/hers
Major: Allied Health Sciences
Year: Sophmore
Semesters on WIT: 1
Why did you want to become a Peer Educator? I love the opportunity to continue to support GVSU and the community through education!
Campus Involvement: ? I’m involved in GRFreeEC, the Pre-PA club, and the Pre-Street Medicine Club
Top Tip for Being Well: Prioritize your health! Whether it's mental, physical, or emotional.
3 Bucket List Items:
- Travel the world
- Become certified in skydiving
- Go scuba diving
Lael Herron
Pronouns: She/her/hers
Major: Behavioral Neuroscience and Political Science
Year: Junior
Semesters on WIT: 4
Why did you want to become a Peer Educator? I am eager to learn more about the various aspects of wellness and share my knowledge with those around me. I have a deep passion for mental health and aspire to support individuals who are struggling or simply curious to learn more!
Campus Involvement: WIT Peer Educator, Center for Health and Well-being Health Promotion Assistant, Thompson Scholar
Top Tip for Being Well: Letting everything out can greatly improve your well-being, whether it's talking to someone you trust or writing everything down. Expressing your thoughts and feelings helps you process emotions and reduce stress!
3 Bucket List Items:
- Get my motorcycle endorsement
- Own a therapy dog
- Visit all 63 National Parks
Amour Jones Lovelady
Pronouns: She/her/hers
Major: Public and Nonprofit Health
Year: Freshmen
Semesters on WIT: 1
Why did you want to become a Peer Educator? ? I wanted to become a peer educator because I genuinely care about student wellness, especially during the transition to college. As an 18-year-old student myself, I understand how stressful balancing academics, social life, and personal health can be. I want to help other students make informed, healthy decisions and feel comfortable asking questions. I’m also interested in pursuing a career in the health field, so this role allows me to grow as a leader while making a positive impact on campus.
Campus Involvement: As of now I have participated in community service opportunities, and I have participated in Black Student Union. In the future I definitely want to be more involved and join more clubs.
Top Tip for Being Well: My top tip for being well is making time for yourself, even when you’re busy. College can get overwhelming, so taking small breaks, getting enough sleep, and checking in with yourself mentally makes a big difference.
3 Bucket List Items:
- Try skydiving
- Travel more (specifically go to Bora Bora)
- Invest in myself more
For more information about the WIT Peer Educator role, check out the job description!
Thank you WIT Peer Educators!
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