2023-2024 Peer Educators

Our Peer Educators Aim to:

  • Destigmatize mental health diagnoses and the use of mental health services on campus
  • Introduce and connect students to the University Counseling Center
  • Provide education about student mental health and holistic wellness
  • Engage in responsible dialogue and action around multiculturalism and social justice
  • Serve as student leaders on campus

Katie Bryant

Katie Bryant (she/her)

Katie Bryant is Senior at Grand Valley this year and is pursuing a major in psychology and hopes to receive her masters in school psychology in the future. This is Katie's second year as a peer educator and she is excited to be back!  Besides working at the UCC, you can also find Katie around campus with Psych Club or GVSU Stars for Make a Wish! To practice self-care, Katie enjoys working out, spending time with her friends, reading, and going shopping. Katie is very excited to work with the University Counseling Center again this year and hopes to see you around campus!


Katie Fitzgibbons (she/her)

Katie is a sophomore at Grand Valley this year studying biomedical sciences. She hopes to work as a child psychiatrist or anything with kids in the future!  Katie is also a part of the PreMed Club on campus and this is her first year as a peer educator. In her free time or for self care, Katie likes to take after class naps, hang out with her roommates, and watch Grey’s Anatomy. She is excited for this first year as a peer educator!

Katie Fitzgibbons

Lexie Medford

Lexie Medford (she/her)

Lexie is a Junior at GVSU studying Psychology and Sociology. She hopes to attend graduate school and become a mental health counselor! In her free time she enjoys collecting frog decor, spending time with her chocolate lab, Sequoia, hiking, and visiting National Parks. This is her first year as a Peer Educator and she's super excited to be a part of the team!


Emma Penney (she/her)

Emma Penney is a senior at Grand Valley. This is her second year at GVSU. She is pursuing a major in Social Work with a minor in Spanish. This is Emma’s first year as a peer educator! In her free time, Emma enjoys photography, painting, watching movies, and spending time with friends. Emma is excited to work with the university counseling center this school year and hopes to see you around on campus!

Emma Penney


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