The Retriever Peer-to-Peer Listening Program is intended to provide students with the opportunity to consult with peers and seek assistance for appropriate campus resources. Peer-to-Peer will enhance UMBC’s culture of understanding and inclusion.
Retriever Peer-to-Peer applications are available for undergraduate and graduate students interested in supporting their peers and helping to build a culture of listening and inclusion.
For questions e-mail us: peerlistening@umbc.edu
Aidan
Macgloan
(he/him/his)
Heya there, this is Aidan, an undergraduate pursuing Psychology with all they’ve got. He tends to journal, write poems, and float between his friend groups in his free time. Oh, and he’s a peer listener because he hopes to improve his understanding with his experiences and neurodiversity.
Please specify when booking a listening session if you would like to meet in person or virtually.
Ana
Delariva-Avina
(she/her/hers)
Please specify when booking a listening session if you would like to meet in person or virtually.
Armstrong
Christopher
(he/him/his)
Chinenye “Armstrong” Christopher is majoring in Biology on the PA track here at UMBC. Armstrong loves music (especially rap), cartoons, and eating out with his friends. Armstrong became a Peer Listener because he believes that mental health is important, and this is a great opportunity to help someone get on the track to improve their mental health.
Please specify when booking a listening session if you would like to meet in person or virtually.
Casey
Hanks
(he/him/his)
Hello! Casey is a Computer Science major who loves all kinds of geeky stuff like Magic the Gathering and Dungeons and Dragons. Casey became a Peer Listener because he believes at some point, everyone needs someone to talk to.
Please specify when booking a listening session if you would like to meet in person or virtually.
Chandrikarani (Rani) Vaidya
(she/her/hers)
Hello! Rani is a graduate student in Data Science. She loves to paint and sketch during her leisure time. As a peer listener, she desires to create inclusive spaces where everyone feels heard and valued. For her fostering a judgement-free environment is very important and hopes to make the world a little kinder.
Chandrikarani is only available virtually.
Collins
Ufua
(he/him/his)
Here at UMBC, Collins is a Computer Science major. Collins enjoys drawing in his free time as well as watching anime and playing video games. Collins became a Peer Listener because he wants to be a part of a place that provides a space that students can go to knowing they will be comfortable and heard.
Collins is only available virtually.
Hira Khan
(she/her/hers)
Hira is a Biology major who loves to play video games, listen to music, and write. Hira became a Peer Listener because she firmly believes that everyone needs an outlet to be heard and valued. It is important to destigmatize mental health and break barriers through conversation.
Hira is only available virtually.
Kate Martinez
(she/her/hers)
Kate is a Computer Science Major with a love for reading, movies, and the Asian Hub Food Hall. Kate became a Peer Listener because she thinks it’s really important to foster safe spaces and empathetic communities.
Please specify when booking a listening session if you would like to meet in person or virtually.
Olivia Edoigiawerie
(she/her/hers)
Olivia is a Biology Major at UMBC. She loves music, reading, and working out. Olivia became a Peer Listener because she is passionate about mental health and fostering the emotional well-being of others.
Please specify when booking a listening session if you would like to meet in person or virtually.
Pratik Cholkhane
(he/him/his)
Pratik is a graduate student in Engineering Management. He loves music, fitness, & traveling. Also enjoy watching movies & series. However, what truly sets Pratik apart is his dedication to mental health advocacy & emotional welfare of his peers. This commitment led him to become a peer listener.
Please specify when booking a listening session if you would like to meet in person or virtually.
Rachel Groce
(she/her/hers)
Rachel is a Psychology B.S. major. Her favorite things are listening to and making music, art, anything horror-related, and dream journaling. Rachel became a Peer Listener because she understands that all some people want is to be heard, and she’s willing to listen.
Rachel is only available virtually.
Srividya Dodda
(she/her/hers)
Please specify when booking a listening session if you would like to meet in person or virtually.
Uyen Nguyen
(she/her/hers)
Uyen is a Psychology major who enjoys napping and shopping. She also enjoys going out to eat with friends and family as well as spending time with them. Uyen became a Peer Listener because she hopes she can help those who just need someone to listen to them in the UMBC community.
Please specify when booking a listening session if you would like to meet in person or virtually.