The Peer Guide Program
What is a Peer Guide?
Peer Guides (PGs) are Vanderbilt University undergraduate wellbeing coaches and facilitators. PGs provide support and guidance to fellow undergraduate students through individual wellbeing coaching sessions and group facilitation. One-on-one coaching includes topics such as, emotional wellbeing, time management, stress management, life transitions, and social support. PGs also lead workshops and presentations covering mindfulness, how to ask for help, resilience skills, Student Care Network Overview, and others.
Meet the Peer Guides
Gabrielle Baugh: Hi Everyone! I am a senior from Kingston, Jamaica and South Florida. I am studying Cognitive Studies and Psychology and on campus I am a research assistant, BCC Ambassadore, Next Steps Volunteer, CSA Senior Advisor and a Peabody Academic Mentor! In my free time I enjoy spending time with my friends, listening to music and dancing, and I cannot wait to serve as a Peer Guide this semester!
Courtney Cagnolatti (she/her): I’m a senior from Mokena, IL studying Medicine, Health and Society and Biological Sciences! On campus, I am actively a part of Tour Guides, the BlackCultural Center AmbassaDores, and the SyBBure Searle Undergraduate Research Program. I also am doing research at a VUMC lab! In my free time, I enjoy running, finding new shows to watch, and journaling. I can’t wait to be a Peer Guide this semester!
Emma Clarke (she/her): I’m a senior from Raleigh, North Carolina, studying Human & Organizational Development with a minor in German Studies. On campus, I am involved in VandyLifts and Vandy Radio. In my free time, I love working out, making Spotify playlists, and just getting outside! I am so excited to be a peer guide this semester.
Elizabeth Ebhogiaye (she/her): I’m a senior from Atlanta, GA majoring in Human and Organizational Development and minoring in African American and Diaspora Studies. On campus, I am involved with the African Student Union, Every Nation Campus ministries, WRVU radio, and the Vanderbilt Prison Project. In my free time, I enjoy internet surfing, singing karaoke, and spending quality time with my loved ones. I am ecstatic to be joining the Peer Guide family!
Rui Huang (He/him): Hi everyone, I am a junior from China. I am studying Cognitive Studies and Economics. On campus, I am the research assistant at Mind over Mood Lab. In my spare time, I like tennis, mindfulness, and reading. I am thrilled to be a part of the Peer Guide project this year!
Kendal Seymour (she/her): Hello everyone! I am a senior from Fort Myers, Florida and Frederick, Maryland. I am studying Neuroscience on the premedical track. On campus, I am an undergraduate researcher in Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Department of Neuropharmacology. In my spare time, I love to rock climb with Vanderbilt’s Climbing Club, hike new trails with friends, and get lost in a good book. I am thrilled to be a part of the Peer Guide project this year!
Hours and Scheduling
To schedule a PG coaching appointment, undergraduate students can call 615-322-0480 or email healthydores@vanderbilt.edu.
To schedule a PG workshop or presentation, please fill out the program request form.
Times are in CST and meetings take place at the CSW unless otherwise noted.
If you prefer to meet with a PG virtually, please let us know when scheduling.
For more information about the program, please email Caitlin.j.stout@vanderbilt.edu