Meet the CHEW CREW

Barbara Gwinn, MHS, CHES is the Associate Director for the Center for Health Education & Wellness. She holds a Bachelors Degree in Social Work/Sociology from UMBC and a Masters of Health Science from Towson University. She works closely with CHEW's student groups and other campus departments to produce quality health education programs/services to promote a healthier JHU community. Prior to Hopkins, her career in health education included community outreach for the Epilepsy Association and managing Cancer Control initiatives for the American Cancer Society throughout Central Maryland. She also currently teaches as an adjunct professor in the Health Science Department at Towson University. She is a member of the American College Health Association and the American Public Health Association. bgwinn1@jhu.edu

Mary Ann Earley is the Administrative Secretary for the Center for Health Education & Wellness. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in English and Education from Transylvania University in Lexington, KY. She is responsible for the daily office operations of the department and supervises student office projects. She has worked at JHU for 18 years. She has also taught a reading lab and as a high school English teacher.mae1@jhu.edu

PEEPs [homepage]

PEEPs (Preventative Education & Empowerment for Peers) are part of a peer health education program designed to provide a setting in which students can discuss and explore health issues. PEEPS are trained to present health information for their peers on a variety of topic such as men’s/women’s health, sexual health, nutrition, stress management, and alcohol, drugs, and tobacco.

Stressbusters [homepage]

Stressbusters provide free five minute back-rubs to other students and staff at events or meetings to promote relaxation. You can become a stressbuster: the requirements are stress free and the training is for life!

Hopkins Kicks Butts

Student-led coalition which works to support and advocate national, state, local, and university anti-tobacco related policies and activities. Committee members are needed to serve on the coalition.

JHU Colleges Against Cancer Chapter

The American Cancer Society's nation-wide collaboration of college students, faculty, and staff. CAC is dedicated to eliminating cancer by initiating and supporting four main areas: Advocacy, Cancer Education, Relay For Life, and Survivorship. Students serving as Chairs lead the activities for each initiative and committee members are currently being sought for each of the areas.