The Honors College Student Wellness Committee was developed based on findings from a six-week mental health task force that indicated a desire for more peer-support initiatives. The Wellness Committee's goals are to foster a culture of wellness in the Honors College and to dismantle the stigmas surrounding mental health. The Wellness Committee is composed of a diverse group of Honors College students, including embedded H.O.P.E. Peer Mental Health Educators. Throughout the year, the Wellness Committee organizes numerous programs, such as leading a chapter of Letters to Strangers, which is a global, youth-run organization committed to destigmatizing mental illness through peer letter writing.
Meet Our Wellness Committee Members
Ranjita Suresh is a junior majoring in Nutritional Sciences, with hopes of becoming a physician and working in health education, literacy, and promotion. Besides organizing wellness resources and events with the Student Wellness Committee at the Honors College, she does research in the Department of Nutritional Sciences, holds a leadership position with Rutgers UNICEF, and is working towards getting a Masters in Public Health. In her free time, Ranjita enjoys watching movies, going on nature walks, cooking, and playing the ukulele.
Nivi Rajiv is a senior majoring in Biotechnology with a minor in Art History, on a pre-medical track. Besides serving as the Co-President of the Wellness Committee, she is a Douglass Red Pine Ambassador, does research in the Department of Psychology, and is a volunteer at Metuchen EMS. In her free time, Nivi enjoys listening to music, painting, and hanging out with her friends.
Caroline Osborne is a senior majoring in Cognitive Science and Political Science. In addition to her role as the co-president for the Wellness Committee, she is a Resident Assistant in Demarest Hall, a HOPE peer mental health educator, and a FIGS Peer Instructor teaching Exploring Law and Leadership. In her free time, you can find her baking, crocheting, or spending time with her friends.
Saira Prasanth is a senior in the School of Arts and Sciences and Douglass Residential College, majoring in Public Health and aspiring to work in epidemiology and community health promotion. She serves on the Student Wellness Committee at the Honors College and is passionate about fostering a culture of wellness among the Honors College student community. Saira also serves as Treasurer of the Rutgers Period Equity Project. In her free time, she enjoys reading, writing, painting, and running.
Becoming a Wellness Committee Member
During the fall, the Student Wellness Committee will begin their recruitment cycle. Successful applicants to the Student Wellness Committee will be invited to attend Committee meetings and serve as an active member in ensuring the Honors College is fostering a strong culture of wellness.
Application
Application will be available soon
Questions?
If you have questions, please contact inclusion.honorscollege@rutgers.edu.
