Peer Support Program

Peer Support, one of RRC Polytech’s wellness programs for students, is a confidential, volunteer-based, non-clinical support program that leverages the wisdom gained from lived experience.

Peer Support is emotional and social support offered between people who share a common lived experience — whether that’s navigating mental health challenges, coping with stress, or managing difficult life circumstances. It’s built on empathy, understanding, and shared experience — not judgment.

When you connect with a Peer Supporter, you’re talking to someone who gets it. They’ve faced similar struggles, learned ways to cope, and are now trained to listen and support others.

Peer Supporters

The Peer Supporters listed below show their pronouns, the program they’re in, and their life experiences.

Book some time to meet with a Peer Supporter with whom you have something in common by clicking on them.

Braden Kauenhofen

he/him

Business Administration (Accounting)

Mental health challenges, navigating late diagnoses, resources for managing academic and student life.

Claudia Nicole Rodriguez Meza

she/her

Game Development, Programming

Navigating change, resources for social and cultural support, moving away from home

Cynthia Ramirez

she/her

Hospitality and Tourism Management

International student, living in other countries, grief and loss

David Derksen

he/him

Social Innovation and Community Development

Isolation, loneliness

Ezenwa Egwu

he/him

Electrical Engineering Technology

Culture shock, financial pressures, managing academics, healthy coping

Hailey Park

she/her

Applied Accounting

International student, navigating post-secondary school as a parent, resources for managing change

Hannah (Yajuan) Rui

she/her

Business Management

Mature student, managing family and school, self-care, navigating life in Canada

Jashanpreet Kaur

she/her

Business Information Technology

International student adaptation, mental health, and cultural integration

Karanvir Singh

he/him

Business Management

International student, learning to manage financial, academic and cultural challenges, finding resources

Sarabjeet Kaur

she/her

Disability and Community Support

Mental health, coping with academic pressure, relationships

Shianne Evoy

they/she

Early Childhood Education

LGBTQ+ person, mental illness (ADHD, anxiety, depression) and trauma