Senior Peer Counselors
Ja’nasia Hansome (she/her)
Major and Year
Psychological and Social Sciences, Criminal Justice minor, fourth-year student
Other Campus Roles
First Generation Scholar and member of National Society of Leadership and Success
Hobbies/Interests
I love being outdoors and enjoying nature. I enjoy going on hikes, especially to find rivers, waterfalls, or anything with a nice view. I also enjoy photography, trying new things, and journaling/blogging!
Why I became a Peer Counselor
I’ve always had an interest in understanding and connecting with others on a deeper level. I also enjoy helping those in the best way I can! I believe being a Peer Counselor would allow me to connect with peers, as well as prepare me for becoming a Forensic Psychologist.
Lamar Robinson (he/him)
Major and Year
Psychological and Social Sciences, fourth-year student
Other Campus Roles
Resident Assistant at Lion's Gate and Peer Career Advisor at Career and Professional Development
Hobbies/Interests
Trumpet player in the concert band, loves video games and anime
Languages in Addition to English
Proficient in French
Why I became a Peer Counselor
I became a peer counselor to gain the experience that I need to be an effective clinical therapist for adolescents as my future career.
Darya Volchik (she/her)
Major and Year
Psychological and Social Sciences, B.S., Human Development and Family studies Minor, fourth-year student
Other Campus Roles
I am currently working as an administrative support at the transportation and ID department at Penn State Abington. I’m also a part of Schreyers Honors College, as well as I am a part of the first group of Penn State Abington students of the Pathway Program, which means I am still an undergraduate student at Penn State Abington working towards courses at Moravian University that will then lead to engagement in Clinical Counseling Programs for the School of Behavioral and Community Health.
Hobbies/Interests
I love art, I've been drawing/painting ever since I was 10 years old. I am also passionate about ice skating since I used to play ice hockey when I was in middle school. I enjoy reading books and I absolutely love to travel; I’ve visited many countries around Europe.
Why I became a Peer Counselor
Most of my life I have been extremely fascinated by all of the aspects of psychology and everything that gets involved with it. Becoming a peer counselor is a dream come true; I am very excited to have the opportunity to help anyone who is looking for support.
Languages in Addition to English
Besides English, I also speak Russian and Belarussian.
Hailey Gamble
Major and Year
Double Major in Criminal Justice (B.A.) & Psychological & Social Sciences (B.A.), fourth-year student
Other Campus Roles
SAAC President, PSU 1 Peer Mentor, Schreyers Honors Student, Member of the National Society of Leadership & Success, Student Athlete for the softball team, Student Worker at the Athletic Building
Hobbies/Interests: I love to read, go hiking, hang out with friends and family, and play video games! I also love to work and make money, so when I’m home I work a ton at my local juice café!
Why I became a Peer Counselor
I became a peer counselor as I have always loved being someone a person can come to for anything. Being able to understand what a person is going through and give them a glimpse of hope, light, or love has always been something that has filled my own cup in life. This position allows me to do that while gaining some experience for my future career as a forensic psychologist and for other aspects of my life. As a student-athlete, I’ve had my fair share of witnessing and experiencing how mental health can affect a person whether good or bad. Therefore, I’m also using this position as an opportunity to help fellow athletes and break the stigma on our mental health!
Emily Ungaro
Major and Year
Psychological and Social Sciences B.A., fourth-year student
Other Campus Roles
Member of National Society of Leadership and Success
Hobbies/Interests: I love listening to music, going to the beach, and being with friends and family.
Why I became a Peer Counselor
I decided to become a peer counselor because I love helping others and giving advice. I can relate to others as well because I have had my own hardships to deal with and overcome. I look forward to being able to guide others as well as learn more helpful information to use for myself and my loved ones. Also, I will be able to start learning more about my field and getting experience through this program.
Languages in Addition to English
Spanish
Cameron Wofford
Major and Year
Psychological and Social Sciences major, fourth-year student
Hobbies/Interests
My hobbies are reading and drawing/writing mostly. I also am very passionate about coffee, so I'm always looking to try new kinds of coffee! I enjoy collecting lots of different things and taking walks!
Why I became a Peer Counselor
I became a peer counselor because my career goal is to become a therapist, I think it would give me some good practice and help me give the right kind of guidance. I think being a peer counselor will allow me to become a better therapist in the future and help me connect with people around me.