Student-Led ‘Social-Emotional Peer Dialogues’ Provide Support During the Pandemic
When CU Denver moved operations to remote status in March 2020 to protect the safety of the campus community, two students used their personal experiences in navigating a global pandemic to create a safe space for connection and solace for their peers.
Karely Nava Chavez, who graduated with a degree in psychology and a minor in human development and family relations this spring, and Jocelyn Vangundy, who received a degree in human development and family relations in May 2021, are the organizers behind what they coined “Social-Emotional Peer Dialogues,” which saw such success that they continued over four semesters.