Peer Supporter of the Year

Emily-Faye Xantho

This year’s Peer Supporter of the Year is a volunteer who has been an incredible Mentor as well. She has persisted with group meetups and has had commendations for her warmth and personability. This has translated over to her Peer Support role, where she has demonstrated incredible compassion in her casework, and commitment to debriefs and to group supervisions. She is someone that her fellow volunteers would call on for support unhesitatingly, and someone who never fails to offer a shoulder to her peers. She also takes the time and space in debriefs for reflection and personal growth very seriously and has demonstrated remarkable resilience and self-compassion in this space. 

After her interview for the Peer Support role, Ralph wrote down “I think this student could deliver this training, never mind take it”. That impression has only grown over time.