Education: B.A. in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, The Ohio State University (2014), M.A. in Higher Education and Student Affairs, New York University (2016) 

Biography: Originally from Dallas, Texas, Rachel received her Bachelor's degree in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies from The Ohio State University. She then completed her Master's in Higher Education and Student Affairs from New York University while working in the NYU LGBTQ+ Student Center. Rachel's higher education background includes housing and residence life, leadership, orientation, and LGBTQ student services.

Rachel came to Tulane University in 2016 and has served as the Resident Director for Josephine Louise Residence Hall and the Assistant Director for New Student and Leadership Programs. Her work on campus has focused on first-year and transfer experiences, leadership initiatives, and community building. She is thrilled to join the Wave of Support team and support mental health initiatives across campus.

Education: B.S. in Psychology, Loyola University (2013) MSW, Louisiana State University

Biography: Sam grew up in Omaha, Nebraska and moved to New Orleans in 2009 to begin her studies at Loyola University, where she majored in Psychology. After graduation in 2013, Sam worked as a teacher at an Uptown charter school where she discovered her passion for helping students thrive both academically and personally. She decided to pursue a master’s degree in social work at Louisiana State University, which introduced her to a variety of approaches to support individuals hoping to make positive life changes. Sam’s experience working as a Mental Health Professional for a local, grassroots agency provided her an opportunity to work one-on-one with individuals to help them develop short-term and long-term goals, carefully map out specific objectives, and hold them accountable to make lasting changes. Professionally, Sam’s greatest satisfaction is to cultivate progress and celebrate the success of others.

As the Program Manager for Wave of Support, Sam hopes to utilize the strengths perspective to assist students with highlighting their natural abilities, discovering their untapped skills, and reframing their challenges to develop a better understanding of themselves as a student and as an individual. She recognizes that each student’s path to wellbeing is unique and she upholds an individualized and adaptive approach to her work. As a New Orleans transplant, Sam understands the value of new experiences and the importance of getting connected to the best resources. She hopes to encourage students to take full advantage of learning opportunities all while maintaining a sense of balance and joy during their time at Tulane.

Education: B.S. in Psychology, Tulane University (2023) B.S. in Health & Wellness, Tulane University (2023)

Biography:Born and raised in Chicago, Hannah is a Tulane University undergraduate alum who studied Psychology and Health & Wellness. During this time, Hannah served as a Wave Advisor for the Center for Academic Equity’s ConnecTU Summer Experience, and Resident Advisor for Housing and Residence Life. As a first-generation college student and person with various underrepresented identities, Hannah hopes to help foster an accepting and nurturing environment that supports and guides all students to become their most successful selves.