CONTACT THE STAFF
WesWell, Office of Health Education
287 High Street
Middletown, CT 06459
weswell@wesleyan.edu
860.685.3027
Follow WesWell on Instagram: @wes.well
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: We acknowledge the people – past, present, and future – of the Wangunk Tribe on whose traditional lands we study, live and work.
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September Dibble
Director of WesWell, Office of Health Education
287 High Street
860-685-3027
sfjohnson@wesleyan.edu
- Schedule a meeting with September here.
- September has her B.S. in Public Health from the University at Albany and her MPH from the Boston University School of Public Health. She is a certified tobacco treatment and health education specialist. September passionately utilizes strategic prevention and harm reduction frameworks in her prevention and health education work. She specializes in the fields of sexual health, substance use, and harm reduction.
- September is "awkward question" ready! No question is too "dumb" or "awkward" to be asked. She wants you to have the best information to make the best choices for yourself. If she doesn't know the answer to a question, she will work with you to get you an answer and the resources you need. When September isn't working, you can find her hiking with her dog, Ollie, who is a trained therapy dog. You could also find her making something new in the kitchen or trying to find her way out of an escape room.
- September is a private campus resource. As a private campus resource, she is a responsible employee when responding to disclosures of sexual violence, intimate partner violence, or other forms of interpersonal violence. If disclosures occur, she will need to contact the Title IX Coordinator to file a report with the university that contains identifying information such as your name, and she will keep additional details of your conversation private and tell only those who need to know. This is in an effort to ensure you are supported, safe, and connected to resources and does not open a Title IX investigation.
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Amanda Carrington
Associate Director for Sexual Violence Prevention
287 High St
860-685-2696
acarrington@wesleyan.edu
- Schedule a meeting with Amanda here.
- Amanda has her BA in Sociology and Anthropology from Spelman College and her MSW from the University of Connecticut School of Social Work. Before Wesleyan, Amanda worked in crisis advocacy and prevention education providing support to survivors of sexual violence and their loved ones. Much of this work focused specifically on campus advocacy for college students in Hartford County.
- Amanda is passionate about facilitating education and resources to help build communities free from violence. Her commitment to this work is heavily grounded in an intersectional and trauma-informed framework. Above all else, Amanda values empowerment, respect, and autonomy for all. Outside of work you will usually find Amanda reading, listening to podcasts, or finding a new restaurant to try out.
- Amanda is a confidential campus resource. Disclosures of sexual violence, intimate partner violence, or other forms of interpersonal violence will stay between you and Amanda and she will help get you connected to additional resources.
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Shannon Perry
Alcohol and Other Drug Specialist
287 High St, Office 212 (Upstairs)
860-685-2485
sperry01@wesleyan.edu
- Schedule a meeting with Shannon here.
- Shannon earned her B.S. in Justice and Law Administration from Western Connecticut State University and recently earned her M.S. in Counselor Education, with a specialization in Student Development in Higher Education from Central Connecticut State University. During her graduate program, she had the unique opportunity to work in various student-facing roles, including disability services and wellness education. Because of these experiences, she aims to provide inclusive, accessible programs and prevention education to the Wesleyan community.
- Shannon is passionate about using harm-reduction strategies and educational programming to promote student success and well-being. She also enjoys collaborating with others and engaging in new learning opportunities, so don’t hesitate to reach out or drop-in! When Shannon isn’t working, she can be found baking, skiing, listening to podcasts, or exploring a new hiking trail!
- Shannon is a private campus resource. As a private campus resource, she is a responsible employee when responding to disclosures of sexual violence, intimate partner violence, or other forms of interpersonal violence. If disclosures occur, she will need to contact the Title IX Coordinator to file a report with the university that contains identifying information such as your name, and she will keep additional details of your conversation private and tell only those who need to know. This is in an effort to ensure you are supported, safe, and connected to resources and does not open a Title IX investigation.
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Sarah Gossman
Health Promotion Specialist
287 High St, Office 105
860-685-2466
sgossman@wesleyan.edu
- Schedule a meeting with Sarah here.
- Sarah earned her B.A. in History from Southern Connecticut State University and recently has earned her M.S. in Counselor Education, with a specialization in Student Development in Higher Education from Central Connecticut State University. During her graduate career, Sarah worked both in accessibility services and the Dean of Students office. Sarah is passionate about eliminating potential barriers for students, serving as both a resource and advocate for those she works with. Sarah is passionate about instilling confidence within students, developing self-advocacy skills, and creating student-centric and inclusive programming.
- Within her roles, Sarah has seen how crucial it is to address the growing stressors that college students are facing. She understands the connection between mental and emotional well-being to academic success and is dedicated to working alongside students and the rest of the WesWell staff. Sarah is excited to serve as a resource for students to provide health education and to further promote holistic student success. When Sarah is not working, she loves to spend time with her friends and family, hiking, listening to music, or reading!
- The Health Promotion Specialist is a private campus resource. As a private campus resource, she is a responsible employee when responding to disclosures of sexual violence, intimate partner violence, or other forms of interpersonal violence. If disclosures occur, she will need to contact the Title IX Coordinator to file a report with the university that contains identifying information such as your name, and she will keep additional details of your conversation private and tell only those who need to know. This is in an effort to ensure you are supported, safe, and connected to resources and does not open a Title IX investigation.
WesWell Interns
WesWell Interns are paraprofessionals for the WesWell Office who lead health and wellness projects and campaigns based on the student experience here at Wes. WesWell Interns do not offer direct services but can refer you to resources.
Office location: 2nd Floor, 287 High Street
- Jacey Henry '27 - Health and Wellness Intern - jahenry@wesleyan.edu
- Lois Amponsah '27 - Health and Wellness Intern - lamponsah@wesleyan.edu
- Chloe French '25 - Health and Wellness Intern - cpfrench@wesleyan.edu
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Oluchi Chukwuemeka '25 - Health and Wellness Intern - ochukwuemeka@wesleyan.edu
- Avanthi Chen '25 - Sexual Violence Prevention Intern - auchen@wesleyan.edu
- Olivia Stevenson '25 - Sexual Violence Prevention Intern - ostevenson@wesleyan.edu
- Nola Mansour '25 - WesBAM Coordinator - nmansour@wesleyan.edu
- Shalyna Said '27 - Communications Assistant - ssaid@wesleyan.edu
WesWell offers health education outreach, not treatment. If you have a question about your health care, contact the appropriate office listed below.
It is preferred that you call these offices with your questions, not send an email:
Medical/Physical Health Care
Health Services
860.685.2470
www.wesleyan.edu/healthservices
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
860.685.2910
www.wesleyan.edu/caps