Health and Wellness Ambassadors

Pronouns: she/her
Major: Graphic Design
Areas of interest: identity and leadership development, sexual education, gender studies and sensitivity, emotional and mental health
Why I chose to be a HAWA: I want to be a part of a community that actively works to better address and improve health and awareness systems. This is especially important in college, when a lot of other things may take precedence, so I want to help provide solutions to create a more positive and inclusive environment at RISD.

Pronouns: Ask me!
Major: Film/Animation/Video with a concentration in Computation, Technology and Culture
Areas of interest: sexual education, LGBTQIA+ education and support, alcohol/drug education, nutrition and intuitive eating
Why I chose to be a HAWA: I want to help spread information about all areas of health and wellness, as knowledge is the first step in building a healthy and fulfilling relationship with oneself that can last a lifetime.

Pronouns: she/her
Major: Industrial Design
Areas of interest: sexual education, resilience and boundaries, identity and leadership development, social/emotional wellbeing, physical wellbeing, mental wellbeing
Why I chose to be a HAWA: Mental and physical wellbeing are things I highly value in my life, so I am excited to help others implement wellness skills that would help them achieve success and happiness.

Pronouns: she/her
Major: Apparel Design
Areas of interest: body positivity, inclusivity and equity in health, health at all sizes, self-care
Why I chose to be a HAWA: I am very passionate and excited to help support the RISD community in health and wellness.

Pronouns: she/they
Major: Painting with a concentration in Literary Arts and Studies
Areas of interest: emotional health, sexual health, mental health, identity
Why I chose to be a HAWA: I feel a lot of pressure to be health, but want to take that pressure away from others! I'm excited to take this opportunity to make health and wellness more accessible.

Pronouns: she/her/hers
Major: Industrial Design
Areas of interest: intuitive eating and health at every size, identity and leadership development, social and emotional wellbeing
Why I chose to be a HAWA: I studied psychology for three years in high school, so I hope to use my knowledge and skills to help others and to create a positive atmosphere on campus.