Peer Wellness Coaching Team
Meet the Peer Wellness Coaches and supervising staff!
Peer Wellness Coaches
Gania Lafontant
Student Peer Wellness Coach
Major: Biology
Favorite Part of NJIT: There's a lot of cool things to do on campus and off campus, like in New York City and other parts of Newark.
Favorite Place in Essex County: South Orange
Favorite Part of Peer Wellness Coaching: Working with other students on campus.
Hear more of Gania's story.
Bhumika Man Singh Mehta
Student Peer Wellness Coach
Major: Engineering Management
Favorite Part of NJIT: It's always busy and you get the opportunity to attend various events.
Favorite Place in Essex County: Archdiocese of Newark
Favorite Part of Peer Wellness Coaching: Working towards peers' goals together and being their biggest cheerleader.
Hear more of Bhumika's story.
Mrunmayi Joshi
Student Peer Wellness Coach
Major: Biology
Favorite Part of NJIT: My favorite part of NJIT is currently the Littman Library in the HCAD building, but I also love the Upper Green on warm days.
Favorite Place in Essex County: My favorite place in Essex County is Branch Brook Park - it's so beautiful and peaceful, especially in the spring with cherry blossoms.
Favorite Part of Peer Wellness Coaching: I truly enjoy the opportunity to connect with new people and learn more about their experiences!
Hear more of Mrunmayi's story.
Supervising Staff
Dr. Phyllis Bolling
Director of the Center for Counseling & Psychological Services
Dr. Bolling holds a B.S. in Biology, an M.S. in Rehabilitation Counseling, and a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology.
Favorite part of NJIT: The incredible students.
Favorite Place in Essex County: Eagle Rock Reservation
Favorite Part of Peer Wellness Coaching: The ability for peers to help peers and assist them in getting services from professionals if needed.
Contact Information: phyllis.bolling@njit.edu or 973-596-3420
Deneen Scuderi
Director of Campus Health and Wellness Services
Ms. Scuderi holds a B.S. in Nursing and an M.S. in Nursing.
Favorite Part of NJIT: The people are very welcoming.
Favorite Place in Essex County: Newark Museum
Favorite Part of Peer Wellness Coaching: That students are able to actively assist other students.
Contact Information: deneen.b.scuderi@njit.edu or 973-596-3655
Hannah Byrd
Part-Time Clinician with the Center for Counseling & Psychological Services
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 973-596-5561