Health and Wellness Educators (HAWEs)
Mission
We as Health and Wellness Educators are students interested in promoting healthy lifestyles. Wellness for all cannot exist without social justice for all. As a result, we work together to educate the RWU community about alcohol & other drugs, safer sex, healthy relationships, nutrition, mental health and general wellness. We bring a lens that honors and respects difference and diversity, striving to always be inclusive.
We believe…
- That health is an individual choice while acknowledging health inequities
- That people can choose to make lifestyle changes
- That motivation for change comes from within an individual
Our Motto is:
"Helping Others Help Themselves"
- APPLY TO BE A HAWE HERE
- Applications available: Thursday, March 2nd, 2023
- Submission deadline: Sunday, March 26th, 2023
- First round of interviews: Week of April 3rd, 2023
- Second round of interviews: Week of April 10th, 2023
**Applications for the 2024-2025 academic year will be available in March 2024.
Benefits & Compensation
- $1,837.50 stipend per semester
- Student leadership and teamwork experience
- Event planning & community engagement
- Inter/intrapersonal skill development
- Professional development skills
Health and Wellness Educator (HAWE) Position Description
Under the supervision of the Director of Student Health Promotion & Wellness Education, HAWEs provide a range of educational activities consistent with the university’s mission. They plan and host wellness events and prevention campaigns for the student population at RWU.
5 HAWE Teams
- Mental Health Team
- Physical Health Team
- Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Team
- Social & Digital Wellness Team
- Sex Education & Healthy Relationships Team
Duties & Responsibilities
- Attends fall, winter training.
- Works cooperatively with other HAWE's
- Plans and organizes campus wellness campaigns on their assigned topic
- Develops and presents workshops in residence halls and classroom presentations
- Collects and analyses national and RWU data on college student health behaviors
- Creates educational brochures, handouts, ads, publicity releases, posters and bulletin boards
- Provides wellness coaching to students
- Participates in self-evaluation and evaluation by the Director of Student Health Promotion
- Is knowledgeable of and has the ability to write CAS learning objectives for each program
- Engages in strategic planning and program evaluation
Knowledge & Skills
- Creative, energetic person with good listening skills
- Ability to work independently as well as on a team
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Committed to self- development
- Ability to give and receive constructive feedback
- Is comfortable with public speaking and one-on-one interaction
- Is a role model of positive health behaviors
Cristelle Garnier, MBA, MPH
(she/her/hers)
Director of Student Health Promotion and Wellness Education/HAWE Supervisor
cgarnier@rwu.edu
Bianca Reyes: 
My name is Bianca Reyes (she/her/hers) and I am a senior and Psychology major with a Spanish minor. This is my first year as a HAWE and I am currently a member of the Digital and Social Wellness Team. I recently joined the HAWEs to learn more about health in a college setting. I also have the intentions of working towards making changes throughout campus, becoming an informational resource, and helping students with any wellness needs they may have.
Dominique McMillian:
Hello! My name is Dominique McMillian; I use she/her/hers pronouns. I am a senior this year, studying Public Health, with minors in Psych and Cultural Studies. I am a third year HAWE on the Physical Health team. On campus, I am the Assistant Business Director of Hawkward, and also a member of Women of Color Club, Multicultural Student Union, and the Public Health Club! I decided to become a HAWE my freshman year and have loved watching our posters and workshops encourage students to make healthy choices that promote their overall wellness!
Jordyn Pugsley:
Hi! My name is Jordyn Pugsley (she/her/hers), graduating in 2024. I am from Wakefield, Massachusetts. I am currently a double major in Public Health and Psychology. I am a first-year HAWE on the Alcohol and Other Drugs team. On-campus, I am also a part of the Public Health Club and I am a staff assistant at Residence Life and Housing. I enjoy being active and spending time with my friends and family. I am excited to educate others on campus, while making new connections and getting involved. I want to be able to spread a positive message throughout campus in a fun and eye-catching way!!
Sophia Gatto:
Hi! My name is Sophia Gatto and I am a junior and a 2nd year HAWE. I am a double major in Public Health and Psychology. This year, I am on the Social and Digital Wellness Team! On campus, I am also the Business Director for the school acapella group, Hawkward. I feel so grateful to be a part of a group that promotes safe practices and wellness for all. I am super excited to continue to be a HAWE and can't wait to see what we do this year!
Meghan Harvey:
Hi! I’m Meghan Harvey (she/her/hers) and I’m from New York City (The Bronx). I am a sophomore and this is my first year as a HAWE on the Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) team! I major in psychology with a minor in legal studies and core concentration in education. I love to spend time with my friends and being outdoors, especially by the beach. I am so excited to connect with RWU students as a HAWE on the AOD team and spread awareness around campus! I’m super excited to have this opportunity and can’t wait to see what we do!
Lio Lynn:
Hi! My name is Lio Lynn (He/Him/His/They/Them/Theirs). I am a sophomore and a biology major. This is my first year as a HAWE. I joined HAWE because I think it is important to educate in a fun and informative way. I am excited to create fun and educational events centered around sexual wellness and healthy relationships this year as a member of the Sex Ed & Healthy Relationships Team.
Meta Konte:
Hello! My name is Meta Konte (she/her/hers) and I am a Senior and I am a Biology major. I am a first year HAWE and a part of the Physical Health team! I decided to be a HAWE because of my interest in Healthcare and. After college, I hope to be a worker in the healthcare field with a concentration in dermatology. By being a HAWE, I hope to inform Roger students on the importance of physical health and to become more active around campus.
Tia Scotto:
Hi, I’m Tia Scotto (she/her/hers) ‘24 and I am from Leonia, New Jersey. I am currently majoring in Criminal Justice with a minor in Psychology. I am a first-year HAWE on the Mental Health team with Aaliyah and Sabrina! I became a HAWE because I want to host events on campus that promote mental health and allow students to take breaks from the stress college can bring. When I’m not with the HAWEs I am an office assistant for the Justice System Training & Research Institute, the President of John Jay Society, and a major ambassador. Some of my passions include listening to music, trying different cafes (I’m a coffee lover), and spending time with loved ones. I cannot wait to work on the HAWE team this year and help educate RWU on the 9 dimensions of wellness!
Sabrina Stone:
Hi! My name is Sabrina Stone, I use she/her pronouns, and I am a junior majoring in biology and minoring in psychology. This is my first year on the HAWE team and I’m very excited to make a difference here on campus. As a part of the Mental Health team, I am passionate about educating others on coping with everyday stressors. Here on campus, I am the captain of the Overwatch eSports team. In my spare time, I like playing video games, drawing, boating, and exploring nature. A fun fact about me is I have a cat on campus as my ESA and his name is Zuko! I’m looking forward to this year and meeting new people to make campus safer, happier, and a more comfortable place for everyone.
Aaliyah Reynolds: 
Hi! My name is Aaliyah Reynolds (she/her/hers) and I am a Junior and first year HAWE on the Mental Health Team. I am double majoring in Public Health and Psychology. I decided to be a HAWE in hopes of improving the overall health of students and staff at Roger, while furthering my knowledge of Public Health topics and gaining hands-on experience.
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