Class of 2021: Jessica Teresi
Biology major draws on her experience to help students understand mental health issues
Posted on: April 19, 2021; Updated on: April 19, 2021
Jessica Teresi, a biological sciences major from Northfield, New Jersey, suffered two severe concussions one in high school and one her sophomore year in college that affected her mental health. But the medical challenges also resulted in gained resiliency skills and a commitment to advocacy and service.
As a Changing Carolina Peer Leader at the University of South Carolina, she devoted time to helping other college students navigate mental health issues. She is part of Changing Carolina’s Mental Health Special Interest Group at the Center for Health