Health and Wellness Ambassadors

ANGIE YAN

Pronouns: She/Her

Major(s): Painting

Health/Wellness/Wellbeing area(s) of interest: Mental and emotional wellbeing, identities in health, inclusivity and equity in health and wellness

About:  Hi! I am currently a Sophomore in RISD, and I became a HAWA because I wanted to help make resources and information about mental health and wellness more accessible and readily available to those in crisis. I love to read and write novels (especially apocalyptic sci-fis) and have plenty of tasty snacks during my free time.

DANI GUERRA

Pronouns: She/they

Major(s): Graphic Design

Health/Wellness/Wellbeing area(s) of interest: Mental health, LGBTQIA+ health support and education, consent and healthy relationships, alcohol and drug use (harm reduction), sexual health

About: Hi! I’m a senior at RISD who often makes interdisciplinary work.  I became a HAWA because I love being able to help and I wanted to share the many great resources RISD has to offer that I wish I knew sooner. When I’m not working or doing homework, I’m either boxing, playing the drums, or hanging out with friends. I’m so excited to be a HAWA and help others take care of their wellbeing as well as that of their friends and peers.

EMMA MURRAY 

Pronouns: She/Her

Major(s): Industrial Design, with Concentration in Nature, Culture, and Sustainability Studies.

Health/Wellness/Wellbeing area(s) of interest:
Relationship between physical and mental health, through nutrition, rest, and exercise. Self care, and social & emotional wellness.

About: Hi! Im a Junior in ID and I'm so excited to be a HAWA, when I'm not working on schoolwork or resting, I enjoy watercolor painting, making jewelry, listening to music, and hanging with my friends. I’m passionate about helping change RISD’s school culture in regard to compromising health for work, and finding the balance between physical, mental, social, and emotional wellness.

LUNA TOBAR

Pronouns: She/they/he

Major(s): Illustration with a concentration in Literary Arts and Studies

Health/Wellness/Wellbeing area(s) of interest: physical well-being, sexual health, nutrition and intuitive eating

About: I'm currently a junior here at RISD, and when I’m not working or doing homework I enjoy seeing movies and going to coffee shops. I chose to be a HAWA because I want to change the way the RISD community views their own health in relation to their work. I’d like to make the preservation and care of one’s body, and mind, more important to our artistic process.

PAIGE SIAS

Pronouns: She/her

Major(s): Apparel Design

Health/Wellness/Wellbeing area(s) of interest: body positivity, inclusivity and equity in health, health at all sizes, self care, drug and alcohol safety and awareness

About: I’m originally from Louisiana and I really enjoy working with my community and have taken part in student leadership groups my entire life. I chose to be a HAWA because I am very passionate and excited to help support the RISD community in health and wellness. Outside of HAWA I work as an RA. 
 

PEREGRINE DAWN-KNIGHT

Pronouns: They/He

Major(s): Film, Video and Animation with a concentration in Theories and History of Art and Design

Health/Wellness/Well-being area(s) of interest: LGBQTIA+ education and support, sexual education, alcohol and other drugs education, nutrition and intuitive eating

About: Hi! I'm a current junior here at RISD who loves film and media (especially fantasy and horror) as well as fiber arts, especially in folk and craft art. I am always on the go, spending most of my free time when I am not reading or resting by planning fun events with my friends and exploring the Providence area. I am so excited to be a HAWA and to get to help spread information about all areas of health and wellness.

SABRINA ZHANG

Pronouns: She/they

Major(s): Painting with a concentration in Literary Arts and Studies

Health/Wellness/Wellbeing area(s) of interest: sexual health, emotional health, mental health, identity

About: When I’m not painting, I enjoy crocheting, knitting, reading, and writing. I chose to be a HAWA because I feel a lot of pressure to be healthy, but I want to take that pressure away for others!

VIC ZHOU

Pronouns: She/her/hers 

Major(s): Industrial Design 

Health/Wellness/Wellbeing area(s) of interest: Intuitive Eating & Health at Every Size, Identity and Leadership Development, Social and Emotional Wellbeing

About: Hi all! I'm a senior at RISD with a passion for playful design and handcrafting. I'm excited to return as a HAWA, continuing to promote health and wellness and making these more accessible on campus through various initiatives. Together we could enhance our inclusive community.