Wellbeing Commission
Mission Statement:
The Student Association Wellbeing Commission is dedicated to promoting and raising awareness for the mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing of students. Our goal is to foster open dialogue and supportive spaces for mental health and wellbeing by offering initiatives such as resource distribution, educational programs, and mental health-based peer support networks. By fostering collaboration with campus resources and community partners, our mission is to address the diverse needs and, thus, enhance the overall wellbeing of the Rice student body.
Commission Board
Co-Chair
Ethan Schott
Hi everyone! My name is Ethan, and I'm one of the chairs of the Student Association Wellbeing Commission. I'm a senior at Jones studying political science and PLST, and am on the pre-law track. I joined the commission my freshman year and have been heavily involved in the Peer Text Line and Mental Health Week Initiatives. I love the commission's opportunities to explore different ways to raise awareness and provide wellbeing and mental health support to students. When I'm not working on commission projects, I enjoy exploring the Houston food scene and running. Feel free to reach out at any time!
Email: ems21@rice.edu
Co-Chair
Sruthi Panja
My name is Sruthi Panja, and I am one of the co-chairs of the RSA Wellbeing Commission. I am a junior at Lovett, majoring in Biosciences and Medical Humanities. My personal interest in mental health awareness and suicide prevention led me to become co-chair of the Wellbeing Commission! My goal this year is to increase student awareness and access to wellbeing services, and to create initiatives that promote mental health awareness on campus. I look forward to improving student wellbeing this year — please feel free to reach out!
Email: sp223@rice.edu
