Empowering Lancers. Building a Healthier Campus.

The Peer Health Educators (PHE) are a premier team of student leaders dedicated to the well-being of the Pasadena City College community. We serve as the vital link between the student body and Student Health Services, ensuring every Lancer is educated, supported, and connected to the care they need.

Our mission is simple: to create a thriving campus environment where mental and physical health are prioritized, de-stigmatized, and accessible to all.

Our Core Initiatives

As a PHE, you will become a campus expert and advocate in the areas that impact student success the most:

  • Mental Health & Resilience: Breaking the stigma around seeking help and promoting the mental health clinic’s life-saving resources.
  • Substance Awareness & Harm Reduction: Leading the charge on education to ensure our peers make safe, informed, and healthy choices.
  • Sexual Health & Empowerment: Providing inclusive education on reproductive health and connecting students to clinical testing and support.
  • Nutrition & Metabolic Health: Educating the community on fueling the body for academic success and the importance of long-term metabolic wellness.
  • Navigating Campus Resources: Acting as a "human map" to the medical and mental health clinics, making healthcare approachable for every student.

PHE Educators

Advocacy in Action: Why Join the Team

We don’t just talk about wellness—we build it. Our team is currently spearheading a major initiative to advocate for and fund a Health & Wellness Vending Machine on campus. This project will provide 24/7 access to essential health supplies and over-the-counter resources, ensuring health equity for all students. As a PHE, you will be at the forefront of this legacy project.

Becoming a Peer Health Educator is more than a campus job—it’s a professional launchpad. Through our program, you will:

Gain Real-World Experience Host large-scale health fairs, facilitate classroom presentations, and manage community outreach campaigns.
Develop Leadership Skills Receive specialized training in communication, collaboration, and project management.
Impact Your Community Work directly with medical and mental health professionals to improve how PCC students access care.
Build Your Resume Whether you are headed toward a career in healthcare, psychology, or public policy, the PHE program provides the "gold standard" of student leadership experience.

Ready to Lead?

If you are passionate about wellness, love helping others, and want to leave a lasting mark on Pasadena City College, we want you on our team.

Become a go-to resource. Become a Lancer health leader.

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Meet Our Peer Health Educators

  • Ian Mancia
    Peer Health Educator
    Student Helath Services
  • Christopher Peng
    Peer Health Educator
    Student Helath Services