Student Peer Wellness Coaching Team
Meet the Student Peer Wellness Coaches and supervising staff!
Student Peer Wellness Coaches
Aayushi Patel
Student Peer Wellness Coach
Major: Biomedical Engineering
Favorite Part of NJIT: Small class sizes.
Favorite Place in Essex County: Branch Brook Park
Favorite Part of Peer Wellness Coaching: My favorite part is having the ability to connect with my peers and empower my NJIT community to feel safe, heard, and appreciated.
Ali-Tyana Peynado
Student Peer Wellness Coach
Major: Business with a Minor in Legal Studies and a Concentration in Finance
Favorite Part of NJIT: The small class sizes and the close-knit campus environment.
Favorite Place in Essex County: Downtown Newark, especially near the Rutgers campus
Favorite Part of Peer Wellness Coaching: Being able to support fellow students and serve as a bridge to other on-campus wellness services.
Hinal Prabhu
Student Peer Wellness Coach
Major: Masters in Management (Business Analytics)
Favorite Part of NJIT: My favorite part of NJIT is the diverse and collaborative student community. I really value how students support each other through different clubs, organizations, and campus resources.
Favorite Place in Essex County: My favorite place in Essex County is the Branch Brook Park, especially in the spring when the cherry blossoms bloom. It’s a relaxing spot to recharge and appreciate nature outside of campus life.
Favorite Part of Peer Wellness Coaching: My favorite part of Peer Wellness Coaching is the opportunity to create a supportive environment where students feel heard and understood. Being able to connect with peers, share strategies for well-being, and make a positive impact on their academic and personal success is the most rewarding aspect for me.
Supervising Staff
Hannah Byrd
Student Peer Wellness Coach Program Manager
Ms. Byrd holds a B.S. in Psychology and an M.A. in Counseling.
Favorite Part of NJIT: The opportunities it affords people for success and satisfaction.
Favorite Place in Essex County: Branch Brook Park
Favorite Part of Peer Wellness Coaching: Connecting with others through transformational conversations.
Contact Information: hannah.byrd@njit.edu or 973-642-4203