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HOPE & Wellness Team
Peer Mentors
Dazie Miller
Hello everyone! My name is Dazie, my pronouns are she/her/hers and I am a psychology student and aspire to be a middle school counselor! This is my 4th semester working with the HOPE & Wellness Center, I started out as an intern and now am excited to be a Peer Mentor, a new program here on campus.
I am very excited to meet all the students and continue to destigmatize mental health here on campus. In my free time I enjoy hanging out with my friends, going to the beach and going to concerts. Hope everyone has a great semester!
Juliana Rodriguez
Hello my name is Juliana Rodriguez! I am in my final year here at CSUSM, majoring in Psychology with a minor in Criminal Justice Studies. My pronouns are she/her/ella. My future career goals are to go to graduate school and get my Ph.D so that I may be a counseling psychologist working with adolescents who have experienced trauma. I’m passionate about advocating for mental health education on campus because it is something everyone experiences and we can all be more aware about.
Outside of school, my hobbies include swimming and listening to music. I love to visit new beaches along our beautiful California coastline and find small businesses to support along the way. Recently, I have been painting and journaling at the beaches as a form of self-care. I love listening to all kinds of music, though my favorites are generally oldies from the 70’s.
Peer Educators (Interns)
Khim Angeles
Hello! My name is Khim (she/her/hers) and I’m a fourth-year student majoring in psychology. I am a HOPE & Wellness intern who’s excited to empower and educate students about their resources and mental health. I’m still uncertain of what I would like to do for my career, however, I am interested in public health, mental health, and becoming a counselor. I’m looking forward to learning and growing as an intern.
Outside of school, I love rock climbing, bowling, reading books, and enjoying life as much as possible.
Amber Arenas
Heyy I'm Amber, my pronouns are she/her/hers. I'm currently pursuing a double major in Psychology and Criminology, in hopes of eventually exploring careers in mental health advocacy and awareness for marginalized communities and for those affected by our society's prison systems. Here at CSUSM, I have this position as a Sexual Violence Peer Educator (SVPE) and I work on campus in the USU building as a building Lead.
In terms of this position as an SVPE, I am passionate about bringing awareness and advocacy to those on campus about sexual harm and hopefully helping those who need or want any of the resources we can offer. Aside from school, I love listening to music, trying new coffee shops, and trying out new hobbies or random interests I have :))
Ayana Ford
My name is Ayana Ford (They/She) , I am a 4th year here at CSUSM. I am from Moreno Valley originally. I am a HOPE and Wellness Center Intern here at CSUSM. I plan on graduating in spring 2023 with my degree in Psychology, and I plan on going on to get my master's to become a Family and Marriage therapist, specifically focusing on cognitive psychology.
I love art, video games, and plants. I have around 33 plants currently. If you don’t find me at the hope and wellness center, I am usually at the library where I also work as an ADA assistant and a student assistant with special collections. I am a huge dog person and have 3 dogs right now. I enjoy chilling on campus usually with some form of beverage in my hand and a book.
Violet McGuire
Hi everyone! My name is Violet McGuire (she/her/hers), and I am a senior at CSUSM majoring in Sociology with a concentration in Children, Youth & Families. I am excited to be a peer educator and advocate for the many different resources we have on campus. I am very passionate about mental health and I hope to have a career where I can help others, hopefully within the field of mental health after I graduate.
In my free time you can find me hanging out with friends & family, going to the beach to watch the sunset, and finding new fun places and activities to do around San Diego. I am happy to be back on campus after being away and am so excited to meet fellow students as a peer educator!
Faye Preston
Hi my name is Faye Preston (she, her, hers), and I am junior who is double majoring in Sociology and Women's Gender and Sexuality Studies. I am an intern at the Student Health and Counseling Services Department along with being the CHABSS representative for ASI. I am very passionate about mental health and educating my fellow peers about sexual violence.
My goal for this year is to have the Student Health and Counseling Resources be more accessible to students. I want to create an atmosphere were people feel comfortable seeking mental health services and that are not afraid to ask for help! In my free time I enjoy running, hiking, going to the beach, and hanging out with friends!
Jaylene Siruno
Hi! My name is Jaylene Siruno. I go by Jay and my pronouns are she/her/hers. I am a 4th year and I am studying human development with a concentration in counseling. In the future, I want to become a licensed marriage and family therapist or work with high schoolers regarding mental health!
I am so excited to be a HOPE & Wellness peer educator intern as I get to learn more about other health topics, meet new people, and promote others well-being! Some hobbies I enjoy is painting, journaling, and listening to music.