Meet the Peer Leaders and Facilitators

Jayla R. (she/her)

Jayla is a recent UC graduate and a current MA Speech-Language Pathology graduate student. After graduation, she hopes to work as a Speech Language Pathologist with geriatrics in long-term care. Jayla works occasionally as a dog walker. She enjoys listening to music, spending time outdoors, attending sporting events, coloring, and playing cards.

Tori V. (she/her)

Tori is a recent UC graduate and current Master of Public Administration student. She has been involved with UC Votes as a Democracy Fellow, is a member of UC Generation Action (a reproductive justice-focused organization), conducts research investigating the impact of ableism on disabled students' career decisions, and nannies part-time.  Outside of the Learning Commons, Tori likes to run and exercise, advocate for others, listen to all types of music, and spend time with friends and family outdoors. 

Alanna M. (she/her)

Alanna is a fourth-year journalism major with a minor in Spanish, and this will be her second year as an FYE Coordinator. She came to UC from her hometown of Indianapolis, Indiana, and she is the youngest of three older brothers. Along with working at the Learning Commons, Alanna works with UC's independent student newspaper, The News Record, and freelances for CityBeat magazine. She also serves as Treasurer of UC’s student chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. Some of her favorite activities outside of the Learning Commons include singing, reading, writing, thrifting and working out.

Brooke Y. (she/her)

Brooke is a fourth-year student majoring in nursing. She is the senior class representative of the College of Nursing Tribunal. Outside of the Learning Commons, she loves traveling, thrifting/shopping, working as a PCA, exploring Cincinnati, and spending time with friends and family.

Emma J. (she/her)

Emma is a fourth-year health sciences major on the pre-occupational therapy track and minoring in psychology. She worked as a Peer Leader during her second year, and this will be her second year as an FYE Coordinator. Emma also serves as the vice president of the Pre-Occupational Therapy Club for UC. Outside of school, she is a co-director for a local non-profit, Iron Core Adapted Strength and Conditioning. Some of her favorite hobbies include reading, hiking, watching movies, and weightlifting.

Julia S. (she/her)

Julia is a fourth-year student majoring in Speech Language Hearing Sciences and pursuing a certificate in Deaf Studies. She is also involved with UC NSSLHA as Chapter President, MC^2, College of Allied Health Sciences Ambassadors, and UC Boys and Girls Club. Outside of the Learning Commons, she loves baking yummy treats, spending time with friends, reading, and doing nails.

Kayleigh H. (she/her)

Kayleigh is a fifth-year psychology major. She grew up on the east side of Cincinnati. Kayleigh also serves as the Service Chair for her National Honor Fraternity, Phi Sigma Pi. Outside of the Learning Commons, Kayleigh loves reading, spending time outside, and hanging out with her friends and family.

Sadie J. (she/her)

Sadie is a fourth-year student majoring in social work and minoring in psychology. Sadie is also pursuing a certificate in pre-art therapy, and she plans to continue her education to become a licensed art therapist. Outside of the Learning Commons, she sits on the Ohio Chapter's board of the National Association of Social Workers, works as a program lead for Boys and Girls Club, is a member of Kappa Alpha Theta, and is involved with UC Dance Marathon. In her freetime, Sadie loves creating art, singing, immersing herself within nature, practicing pilates, and spending time with people she loves.