PREP Team Member Spotlight- Krista Klein

My name is Krista Klein, I am 21 years old and a senior here at SDSU majoring in Public Health. I am a Nutrition and Physical Activity Peer Health Educator, we are trained specifically to give presentations on how to have a healthy diet and about healthy eating on campus. I am also in SDSU’s chapter of Global Brigades in which I am our student representative to the College of Arts and Letters Council. With Global Brigades I travel to Honduras over winter and spring break to volunteer and work on projects such as building clean-burning stoves, water sanitation development and even basic medical care for Hondurans in rural villages. I am a Tutor-Mentor with the International Student Center. I am co-chair for the luminary committee for Relay for Life this semester at SDSU. I was a Clinical-Care Extender at Palomar-Pomerado Hospital.

I am interested in helping to plan programs promoting nutrition and healthy eating, programs dealing with alcohol use/abuse, body image, public speaking, volunteer work, time-management, I’m willing to help with any program/idea you may have!

PREP Team Member Spotlight- Stephanie Van Stralen

My name is Stephanie Van Stralen. I am 20 years old and a junior here at SDSU. I am majoring in Psychology with a minor in Counseling and Social Change. I am a Peer Educator at Counseling and Psychological Services (C&PS). My role includes being actively involved in outreach programs on campus through the counseling center, work with students on academic probation and give tours of The Center for Wellbeing (a free relaxing place for students in the Counseling Center) as well. As a C&PS Peer Educator I am trained to give stress management presentations and am trained in motivational interviewing. I am educated in all that the Counseling Center has to offer and think it would be great if the students knew what was available to them as well. I am also very interested in Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD), and am currently a Peer Health Educator in training for AOD. One idea that I believe would make the education in stress management fun would be to put on a presentation that is very interactive and end it with a relaxation exercise and refer them to set up a tour of the Center for Wellbeing. Another idea I would like to see an AOD presentation that would also be fun and interactive using the alcohol goggles or   so the students can participate. I have the resources to create presentations in both of these areas and am excited to help in any way I can!

"Blame It on The A-A-A-A-A!"

On Wednesday, October 28, Coco and Dan hosted an Alcohol Program on the four floor of Zura. With around 15 residents in attendance, Coco covered important alcohol facts, such as the possible consequences of alcohol abuse and some ways to drink responsibly. There were many activities and all the residents seemed to enjoy themselves. They were curious and interacted during the program. Some of the facts seem to really shock the residents and encouraged them to think about their drinking habits. Overall a success!!

Be safe this Halloween Weekend!

PREP Team Member Spotlight- Scott Mitchell

Scott Mitchell

Double Majoring in Biology and Kinesiology

Graduating in May 2011

(SDSU Involvement)

Scott is a senior at San Diego State University double majoring in Biology and Kinesiology. Scott is involved in the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity, Fratmaners, and Sorority Outreach and Support. Scott currently is the Vice President of the Fratmaners program and the Secretary of Sorority Outreach and Support.

(Areas of Interest)

Awareness for Rape and Violence Towards Women, Nutrition and Bodybuilding, Public Speaking Skills, Goal Achievement and Study Skills

PREP Team Member Spotlight- Randy Wacker

Majoring in Communication and Business Management

Graduating in May 2010

(SDSU Involvement)

Randy is a Senior at SDSU studying Communication and Business Management.  Since arriving at SDSU in 2006, Randy has been involved in a variety of campus activities.  He is a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity, FratMANers, and the Pi Eta Lambda Honors Society.  Randy served as the President of FratMANers during the 2008-2009 school year and has held a variety of different positions in Sig Ep.  Upon graduating, Randy hopes to pursue an MBA with the hopes of eventually becoming a talent agent.

(Areas of Interest)

FratMANers, Academics, Sigma Phi Epsilon, Skill Development, Surfing, Sports, Communication Skills

PREP Team Member Spotlight- Daniel "Boomer" Coll

Daniel Coll, but most people know me as Boomer. I am 20 years old and I’m a fourth year senior here at SDSU. I will be graduating in the Spring with a degree in Business Management. I have been involved in organizations on campus such as fratMANers, the SDSU Men’s Club Soccer Team, Gamma Sigma Alpha Honor Society, and currently work at Viejas Arena. As a PHE in fratMANers, we learn about everything there is to know about violence against women, and then give presentations to groups on campus on things we can do to reduce the violence around campus. I am also interested in helping in presentations involving alcohol and methods to be successful in the classroom. Some of the ways I look forward to doing this is organizing presentations for success and creating a casino night to teach students about alcohol.

PREP Team Member Spotlight- Chelsea Hurt

Hey everyone, my name is Chelsea, I’m 23 years old and I’m a senior here at SDSU with a major in Psychology and a minor in Public Health.  While attending SDSU I have had a chance to be involved in many clubs, programs, and organizations.  I am currently a Peer Health Educator in the track of Sexual Health.  In PHE we do presentation and can help with any information in the area of STD’s, rape, healthy relationships, contraception, and HIV/AIDS.  I have also been trained to be apart of Safe Zones on campus.   Safe Zones is an organization to provide a safe environment and ally for the LGBTQ community.  Recently I have been getting more involved in a new program called S.O.S. – Sorority outreach and support.  This has been created to help provide support and education to the sororities (but not limited to) on campus about how to deal with sexual assault and domestic violence.  Along with that I’m in Psi Chi, a psychology honors organization as well as secretary of PATCH (Peer Advocated for Total College Health).   Some programs that are interesting to me are in the area of sexual health!  I can help with presentations, brochures, and games.  I can also help with information on the LGBTQ community with helpful information or presenters.  If these aren’t areas in which you want to do programs for, I can also help providing you with fun and interactive games.  Some of these include ways to show how easily negative effects can effect many people or a chance to have an interactive group discussion on how they agree or disagree on issues surrounding people our age today.  If I can help you in any way for your programs, I am here to help! 

PREP Team Member Spotlight- Coco Rosenthal

Coco Rosenthal

Majoring in Hospitality and Tourism Management with an Emphasis in Events, Conventions, and Attractions

Graduating in May 2010

(SDSU Involvement)

Coco is a senior at San Diego State University majoring in Hospitality and Tourism Management. Coco has been extremely involved on campus since she has come to SDSU. She is involved in Delta Zeta Sorority, Associated Students, Rotaract, Meetings and Events Student Association (MESA), Alcohol and Drug Peer Health Education, Peer Resource Education Program, Rho Lambda Honor Society, Order of Omega, the University Honors Program, and Safe Zones. Coco currently serves as a Founding Member and President of her sorority, and was the past Vice President of Membership for Delta Zeta and the past Vice President and Event Chair for MESA. She is currently a Special Assistant to the Director of Intercultural Relations at the Cross Cultural Center on campus. She also works as an Event Management Intern at the San Diego Convention Center.

(Areas of Interest)

Alcohol and Other Drug Education, Leadership, Career Development, Interpersonal Skills, Communication/Public Speaking Skills, Student Involvement, Diversity, and Academic Success

Welcome to the Zura PREP Team Blog!

We are very excited to be launching our new blog! This blog's purpose is to create another resource to communicate, as well as showcase members of the PREP team and past events held. We can also utilize this blog as a resource to announce upcoming events. Please feel free to comment on posts and use this site to interact with your PREP Team.

We look forward to the semester again and cannot wait to work with all of you!