Makayla Rivera (she/her)

Basic Needs Peer Educator Lead

4th Year Cognitive Science: Clinical Aspects of Cognition Major, Business and Psychology Minor

As a Peer Educator, Makayla aims to provide support and resources to ensure that students prioritize and are able to meet their basic needs. She hopes to help end the stigma that surrounds basic needs, encouraging students to ask for support when needed. In addition, Makayla is an advocate for mental health, and she hopes that The Hub's resources reduce students' stress, allowing them to focus more on their academics, personal lives, and mental health!

As a Cognitive Science major, Makayla is interested in pursuing a career in the Psychology or Business field. In her free time, she enjoys working out, reading, journaling, cooking new vegan recipes, going to the beach, and spending quality time with loved ones.