EmilyÌýPeden

  • Learning Assistant Program

Emily is a student in the Learning Assistant (LA) program at CU Boulder, studying Molecular, Cellular, Developmental Biology and Pre-Health. She is an exceptional peer-educator, peer-mentor, and faculty-collaborator who has dedicated a significant amount of time and effort to learn and reflect on evidence-based best practices. Her goal is to enhance learning outcomes and experiences for students at CU Boulder. Throughout her time in the LA Program, Emily has taken on increasing levels of responsibility and leadership. She consistently challenges herself through feedback, goal-setting, and critical self-reflection. Emily is skilled at building collaborative learning communities that encourage critical thinking and connection. She is also organized, curious, and kind, which makes her an invaluable part of the program and a leader at CU Boulder. ÌýBeyond the LA program, Emily has also worked on events like the ASAP resource fair and has also presented a poster at the International LA Conference in October 2023, where she collaborated with others to help institutions worldwide consider the goals and impacts of student leadership positions and peer mentorship. Emily is a compassionate, honest, and effective communicator who leads by example.