BRAVE Peer Educators work toward ending sexual violence on the Georgia Tech campus. They achieve this by educating their community in the following ways:
- Build Connections: Support the GT community in building meaningful connections through education on healthy relationships and consent.
- Raise Awareness: Increase campus-wide consciousness about the pervasiveness of sexual violence and how to respond to those who experience it.
- Activate Change: Create spaces and conversations that challenge and reflect on dominant cultural narratives allowing sexual violence to occur and persist.
- Value Voices: Sexual violence impacts all communities, and all voices are needed to make change.
- Empower Communities: Provide tools for communities to act and work toward preventing sexual violence within their communities.
President:
Nat Pinto
Bio: Hi! I’m Nat, a third- year Psychology major at Georgia Tech. I’m passionate about advocacy, mental health, and creating a culture of safety and respect on campus. I bring experience in peer education, mental health, and campus engagement. I also strongly believe in the power of student-led change. In my free time I love building aquariums, any type of art, and trying new foods and I am excited to continue the fight against sexual violence on campus.
Education Chair:
Gauri Danganakal
Bio: Hey, I am a fourth-year Neuroscience major on the pre-med track. I am passionate about taking a stand against sexual violence and raising community awareness. I am also involved in research, the W.E. Center, and SHC on campus. I love to dance, read, and explore Atlanta. I also love meeting new people, so feel free to say hi! This photo will not need replaced- just the bio updated.
Event Chair:
Taylor Jones
Bio: Hello! I am a third-year Biomedical Engineering major on the pre-med track. I am excited to serve as the Events Chair for BRAVE Peer Educators! I became a BRAVE peer educator because I wanted to spread awareness and help educate our community about sexual violence prevention and healthy relationships. I’m also involved in undergraduate research, Alpha Chi Omega, and volunteering at CHOA.
Marketing Chair:
Melissa Do
Bio: Hey guys :) I’m Melissa, a fourth-year BME major on the pre-med track. I joined BRAVE Peer Educators to help break the taboo around sexual wellness and to educate others about sexual violence. Some extracurriculars I’m involved in include the Student Center Programs Council (SCPC), the Vietnamese Student Association (VSA), Peer Tutoring, and Undergraduate Research. Outside of Tech, I’m also a Crisis Text Line Counselor! Feel free to say hi if you see me on campus.
Community Relations Chair:
Divya Tadanki
Bio: Hi! I'm Divya, a fourth-year Neuroscience major and the Community Relations Chair for BRAVE. I'm also involved with the Women's Recruitment Team, March of Dimes, the Tutoring Center, and research on campus. I'm super excited to help grow BRAVE's presence on campus this year and promote sexual violence prevention and healthy relationships! Outside of school, I love to travel, try new restaurants, and read. Feel free to reach to me about anything!
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