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Pratt Peers Student Support Network

   

The Pratt Peers Student Support Network is a group of students who have volunteered their time to support the graduate and professional student community at the Pratt School of Engineering as they navigate their journey at Duke. They encourage students to prioritize their health and well-being while demonstrating what it is to be a caring and supportive community member.

Pratt Peers, in partnership with the Student Engagement & Support team, plan community-wide events and activities and are available to connect individually with students who are seeking mentorship or simply a listening ear. They are trained in active listening skills, intervention techniques, and possessing a thorough understanding of Duke resources

Meet our Pratt Peers Team

Marianne Voigt

PhD Biomedical Engineering
mjv36@duke.edu

Venkesh Agarwal

Venkesh Agarwal

Master of Engineering Management
venkesh.agarwal@duke.edu

Annika Kumar

Adriana Bai

MEng. Financial Technology
jiachen.bai@duke.edu

Tony (Yi) Tong

MS Electrical & Computer Engineering
yt210@duke.edu
Learn more about Tony

Pratham Sharma

Master of Engineering Management
pratham.sharma@duke.edu
Learn more about Pratham

 

Sonali Sanjaykumar Ankolikar

Master of Engineering Management
sonali.ankolikar@duke.edu

Rupinderjit Virk

Master of Engineering Management
rupinderjit.virk@duke.edu

Nirvika Rastogi

PhD Biomedical Engineering
nr165@duke.edu
Learn more about Nirvika

Deva Sivadevan

MEng. Biomedical Engineering
deva.sivadevan@duke.edu

Prakhar Gangwar

Master of Engineering Management
prakhar.gangwar@duke.edu
Learn more about Prakhar

Cameron Reid

MS Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science
cameron.reid@duke.edu
Learn more about Cameron

Namisha Mehta

Master of Engineering Management
namisha.mehta@duke.edu

Bhuvana Hanshika Immandi

Master of Engineering Management
hanshika.immandi@duke.edu

Yuqi Shan

MEng. Financial Technology
ys420@duke.edu

Aparna Yalamanchi

Master of Engineering Management
ay155@duke.edu
Learn more about Aparna

Connect with a Pratt Peer

Want to talk about a hobby, grab a cup of coffee, discuss a challenge you’ve been facing – we are here for you! Students who are looking to connect with a peer for a supportive and non-judgmental conversation are encouraged to reach out! To do so, you should:

    1. Select one of our Pratt Peers that you would like to connect with
    2. Send an email to that individual. Subject line should be: Pratt Peers Outreach
    3. You should expect to hear back from a Pratt Peer within 48 hour

                    Pratt Peers
      are not counselors or therapists. If you or someone you know is experiencing an emergency or crisis, SEE BELOW

Join the Pratt Peers Student Support Network

Interested in joining the Pratt Peers Student Support Network? Fill out our interest form here!

Questions about the Pratt Peers Student Support Network? Contact Student Engagement & Support: SES-Pratt@duke.edu

Emergency and Crisis Situations

  • Emergency Needs: If you or someone you know is experiencing a medical emergency or there is risk of harm to yourself or others, call 911.
  • Crisis Needs: If you or someone you know needs to talk to someone urgently after hours call:
    • Call 919-660-1000, option 2 for confidential mental health crisis assistance
    • 24/7 Tele-mental health services are also available to all Duke students through Timely Care
    • Student Affairs/Dean on-call: 984-287-0300