Peer Wellness Liaisons

Meet your peer wellness liaisons

The Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability peer wellness liaisons are a team of graduate students who leverage peer connections to make campus resources more accessible and reduce misconceptions around mental health.
They also coordinate workshops focused on topics such as resiliency, stress management, and recognition of depression. Student liaisons are not mental health counselors. Their role is to direct fellow students to existing resources and facilitate meaningful dialogue, skill-building, and habit formation related to mental health in our community.

Leon Mario Rosario de Souza

Pronouns: He/Him/His
Department: Civil Engineering/Sustainable Design and Construction
Research Interests: I am currently enrolled in the Sustainable Design and Construction program, with a specialization in Management. My passion lies in contributing to the Infrastructure and Transportation sectors, where I am eager to apply my academic knowledge and skills.
Email: ldesouza@stanford.edu

Leon's Affirmations

I really enjoy being part of Stanford's dance scene and making friends with people from different backgrounds. What I'd love to give to my Stanford community, and any situation I find myself in, is my keen ability to read between the lines and understand the nuances at play. This skill not only makes me feel competent but also allows me to be my most authentic self. When I need to unwind, a night of dancing is my go-to; it's where I can totally be myself and have fun.

Matthew J. Mettias

Pronouns: he/him
Department: Sustainability Science
Research Interests: Renewable Energy, Conservationism
Email: mmettias@stanford.edu

Matthew's Affirmations

Something that brings you joy:  A morning cup of coffee
Something you love to give: Thoughtfulness in any form
Something that makes you feel competent: Sharing multimedia art with friends + Poetry writing w/ Spoken Word Collective!
Something that makes you feel most like yourself: Chatting one-on-one w/ people I've grown to trust + a genuine hug from a friend
Something that makes you special: Born & raised in Hawai'i -- foodie knowledge
Something that you're proud of: Graduating from Stanford University
Favorite self-care practices: Long walks by the beach, playing any scrimmage-type sport

2 'Fun' Facts:
- (1.) I love when people seek to understand the 'What I truly think's' in our conversation  💭 ; collaborating to reach common understanding of thought, academic or otherwise, brings me genuine joy
- (2.) I had a chihuahua named 'Buddy' who will always be near & dear to my heart 💜 "

Quinn Mitsuko Parker

Pronouns: she/her/hers
Department: Oceans PhD
Research Interests: Equity in Fisheries Governance, Blue Foods
Email: qparker@stanford.edu

Quinn's Affirmations

Some things that bring me joy: Being outdoors, hiking, mountain biking, cats, and staring at the ocean! 
Favorite self-care practices: Connecting with friends and family, coffee and a good book, journaling

Sam Bachand

Pronouns: she/her
Department: Oceans
Research Interests: Environmental microbiology
Email: sbachand@stanford.edu

Sam's Affirmations

I love fiber arts, especially crochet and embroidery. My go-to self-care practice is spending time outdoors.

Timmy Lui

Pronouns: he/they
Department: Geological Sciences PhD
Research Interests: Data Science in Geosciences
Email: timmylui@stanford.edu

Timmy Lui's Affirmations

I love to journal as a way to process my emotions and reflect on tough times. I love playing beach volleyball because it gets my heart rate going and allows me to express my competitive side. I love to be creative in many ways, whether it be singing while I bike, doing small art projects, or doodling!