About Us
Our Health Education and Promotion staff draw from diverse professional experiences and interdisciplinary training to meet the wellness needs of Emory students. Our staff have degrees in nutrition, biology, social work, counseling, business, public health, and public policy. We invite you to get to know us; we hope to get to know you!
Health Promotion staff in May 2008
From left to right -- Daniel Hootman, BBA; Virginia Plummer, LCSW; Aline Rafi, MA; Shirley Banks, BS; Heather Zesiger, MPH, CHES; Carol Kelly, RD, LD; Corey Anderson, MA; Willie Bannister, LPC
Administrative Assistant
Contact Lex about:
- Free condoms and other safer sex supplies for your residence hall, sorority/fraternity house, or special event
- Brochures and other wellness resources
- SHAC - Student Health Advisory Committee
Health Educator and Certified Sexuality Counselor
Contact Shirley to learn more about:
- Relationships
- Sexual health, functioning, and pleasure
- Values and sexuality
- Contraceptive options and pregnancy prevention counseling (no exam)
- STI testing options (no exam)
- HIV testing
Alcohol and Other Substance Abuse Prevention Counselor
Contact Willie about:
- FREE substance abuse screenings and consultations
- Concerns about a friend
- Referrals and treatment options
- Opportunities for Emory students in recovery
RHD Fellow, beginning August 2008
Contact Dan about:
- Volunteer Opportunities with Health Education
- Events on campus
- Health Promotion collaborations with Residence Life
- Applying to be next year's RHD Fellow
Coordinator of Nutrition Education
Contact Carol about:
- FREE nutritional counseling
- Programs on brain food, healthy snacks, eating well on campus, sports nutrition and more!
Coordinator of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention Education
Contact Gini for:
- FREE substance abuse screenings and consultations
- Concerns about a friend
- Referrals and treatment options
- Opportunities for Emory students in recovery
- Programs on low-risk choices, trivia night, wellness and stress reduction
Alyssa Lederer, MPH, CHES
Health Educator
Contact Alyssa to:
- Join the Healthy Campus Coalition
- Learn more about our collaborations with the Faculty Staff Assistance Program (FSAP)
- Get involved!
Coordinator of Sexual Assault Prevention Education and Response
Contact Aline about:
- Healthy Relationships and Consent
- Sexual Assault or other Unwanted Sexual Experiences
- Help for yourself or for a friend
- Ways to get involved in reducing sexual assault on campus
Director, Health Education and Promotion
Contact Heather to learn more about:
- Opportunities to get involved in health promotion at Emory
- Careers in public health
- Projects and events
- Help with your class assignments: research, interviews, statistics, etc.
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