Peer Counselor Bios

Hello! My name is Marcellus Milner IV and I use they/he pronouns. I am a sophomore pursuing a psychology major with a minor in music here at mercer. In my free time I love to play video games or read comics, and I also enjoy listening to music and writing poems. I wanted to become a peer counselor because I am very interested in mental health issues and aspire to be a therapist.

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My name is Chloe Skelton, my pronouns are she/her, and I am so excited to be your peer counselor for this semester! I am a Psychology major with a minor in Spanish, and I love craft related hobbies. I am a proud member of Mercer AWARE and MerServe.  I aspire to be a source of comfort for anyone in need, offering a listening ear. 

Hi, I'm Rose Nadershahi (She/her). I'm a Psychology and Spanish major on the Pre-Clinical Psychology track. At Mercer I’m involved as an AWARE Peer Educator, a research assistant for psycholinguistics, and a board member of QuadWorks. Outside of Mercer I’m an IOCDF Grassroots Advocate. I like listening to movie soundtracks and classical music in my free time! I enjoy reading psychological research and listening to psychology podcasts too! Also, I’m passionate about mental health advocacy. I wanted to become a peer counselor because I have personal experience navigating mental health challenges, and it has made me passionate for reducing stigma and supporting students who feel overwhelmed or alone in what they’re going through. I offer support for students dealing with anxiety, perfectionism, stress, time management, and organization challenges by sharing healthy coping skills in an understanding and kind space.

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Hi! My name is Kaitlyn (she/her), and I am majoring in Psychology with minors in Religion and Statistics on the pre-clinical track at Mercer. I am involved on campus as a member of Mercer AWARE through CAPS and serve as a mentor with the Opportunity Scholars Program. I also volunteer with hospice and domestic violence shelters, which has deepened my appreciation for empathy, presence, and compassionate care.

Peer counseling is important to me because I am passionate about helping others and creating a space rooted in empathy and understanding. We all struggle at times, and I truly believe that sometimes having someone to listen and talk with can make all the difference, and I hope to offer that support to students who need it. 

A little about me: I enjoy reading, shopping, taking walks, and watching football. I also love to travel. So far, I’ve been to Costa Rica and Italy! My favorite food is anything Italian, and I love going to amusement parks and riding rides. I also enjoy playing video games and absolutely love dogs. 

Hi, I’m Meredith Zierten! I am currently a junior psychology and global health major here at Mercer and aspire to be a child psychologist. I love being involved on campus, especially through my sorority and volunteering. I also enjoy travelling, thrifting, camping, hiking, baking, and binging tv shows. I am so excited for this role as a peer counselor to make sure fellow students know that they are not alone. I have had my own experiences with severe anxiety and OCD, and I hope to offer support for peers that might be going through any issue.