Become a Peer Educator

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What is a Counseling Outreach Peer Educator?

Do you want to promote education and awareness about mental health and common college student stressors? Become a COPE Peer Educator! You will benefit from receiving training and mentoring from Counseling Center Clinicians in topics related to personal and professional growth. At the Counseling Center, we believe students are the experts on what other students want to learn! As a member of COPE you attend weekly meetings to plan and executive program initiatives that YOU choose. As a Peer Educator, you will gain valuable leadership experience while making a difference in your community.

How to Apply to Become a COPE Peer Educator?

Applications for the Spring 2027 COPE cohort are now closed as of Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 5 p.m. Thank you to everyone who applied!

For recruitment updates, announcements, and information about future COPE opportunities, follow us on Instagram at @cope_umiami and on Facebook at University of Miami COPE.

COPE recruits new members during the fall semester for the following spring semester. If you are interested in joining a future cohort, stay connected with us on social media for application dates, information sessions, and other recruitment updates.

Questions about COPE or the recruitment process? Email cope@miami.edu.

Meet the COPE Executive Board!

Bella Feijoo

She/Her
Position: Chair   
Hometown: Mundelein, Illinois
Why did you join COPE?
I joined COPE because I'm passionate about breaking the stigma surrounding mental health, especially in minority and first-generation communities. COPE has shown me how powerful it is to have peers advocating for one another and making mental health resources more approachable and accessible.

Ella Hallen

She/Her
Position: Vice Chair of External Relations
Hometown: Dallas, Texas
Why did you join COPE? 
I joined COPE because I want to help people feel supported and empowered to have open conversations about mental health. COPE has taught me that any positive impact, no matter how small, can make a meaningful difference.

Dominick Dennis

He/Him
Position: Vice Chair of Internal Relations
Hometown: Kingston, Jamaica
Why did you join COPE?
I joined COPE because I have always been passionate about advocating for mental health in small and often difficult spaces, whether within my own community, among friends, or even around family. I have also always believed that small but meaningful actions can lead to lasting change. COPE embodies both that passion and belief by creating meaningful change through often simple but effective acts of advocacy across campus, and I’ve had the opportunity to see firsthand just how powerful that impact can be.

Radwan Alqaisi

He/Him
Position: Social Chair
Hometown: Knoxville, Tennessee, by way of Hillah, Iraq
Why did you join COPE? 
COPE has shown me that, no matter where you come from, there is always a space to recognize mental health. As someone from a community that does not usually uphold or prioritize mental wellness, I feel blessed to be able to learn and expand my knowledge on how I can be an advocate and a point of resource to any friend, family, or person that may need it.

ToLina McKinney

She/Her
Position: Communications Chair
Hometown: Miami, Florida
Why did you join COPE? 
I joined COPE because I wanted to find a community that was passionate about mental health and treating everyone as if they were family. COPE has helped me develop professionally with amazing people!

Maggie Campbell

She/Her
Position: Outreach Programming Chair
Hometown: State College, Pennsylvania
What has COPE taught you?
COPE has helped me find my voice when it comes to speaking and advocating for mental health awareness. I have been able to grow as a human while providing necessary resources to my peers..

Katherine (Katie) Rae Robinson 

She/Her
Position: Outreach Programming Chair
Hometown: Houston, Texas
Why did you join COPE? 
I joined COPE because I loved the concept of peer education centered on destigmatizing mental health while also advocating and connecting students to the Counseling Center's resources. Being a part of COPE has been better than I imagined as it has given me a supportive, family-like community with extraordinary individuals with different life experiences who are all connected by similar values and a passion for mental health! I’m so excited for this upcoming year and my amazing OP group!

Jayden Cerber

He/Him
Position: Outreach Programming Chair
Hometown: Miami, Florida
Why did you join COPE? 
I joined COPE because I noticed disparities in mental health awareness within my community and wanted to take meaningful steps toward closing these gaps. Through COPE, I’ve found a community that embraces everyone and fueled my desire to advocate for those most in need.

Fifeoluwa Akande

She/Her
Position: Recruitment and New Member Experience Chair
Hometown: Atlanta, Georgia
Why did you join COPE? 
I joined COPE because I wanted to be part of a community that genuinely cares for people and creates a space where everyone feels seen and supported. COPE has shown me the power of compassion, connection, and advocacy, and I'm grateful to help create a campus culture where students know they don't have to navigate life's challenges alone.

Justin Allen

He/Him
Position: Social Media Chair
Hometown: Long Island, New York
What has COPE taught you?
COPE has taught me the importance of fostering connection and always looking out for others.

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