Natalia Kawalec

Motivated student passionate about working with trauma-affected individuals and experienced in emotional support of others, as well as responsibly fulfilling assigned tasks independently and as part of a team.

Reach-a-Peer Helpline 

Continued Membership Educator (12/2023-current): Organizing continued training opportunities for current staffers. Working with other board members to organize events, as well as promote and improve the helpline.

Staffer (09/2022-current): Answering phone calls from Penn students in order to offer support are refer them to relevant resources.

Penn Polish Club

Vice-President (09/2023-current): Organize events, promote the club, help the president manage all activities.

Social Media Director (02/2023-09/2023): Maintain the club's Instagram profile, advertise the club, and help with event organization. 

PHINS Leader (08/2023)

Help during New Student Orientation by volunteering during events introducing new students to life at Penn, organizing a campus tour, and answering any questions the students have. 

Action Wellness Buddy Volunteer (05/2021-current)

Support of a client affected by chronic illness through regular visits and reports of any unmet needs. Ensuring that the client does not face social isolation and offering emotional support and active listening during the meetings. Coming up with activities to make the meetings engaging for the client. 

Multilingual: proficient in English, Spanish, and Polish; beginner in Mandarin