Ray Purnell
What are your hobbies and how are you involved on campus?: My hobbies include hiking,聽exploring nature, and wood working. Some things I am involved with on campus are Rainbow Alliance, which is an on-campus club that works to support LGBTQIA+ students and Allies.聽Along with being the secretary of Metaphysical Alliance a club that works to聽aid in the聽destigmatization of metaphysical practices and teaches curious parties while strengthening聽socialization, community building, and cross-cultural exchange!
Describe your personality: My friends describe my personality as - very kind and caring; nearly聽always open to help with a problem. Incredibly patient, I can keep my head far beyond the point聽a reasonable person would lose their cool. Very goofy, and fun to be around in general.聽
What are you passionate about? I'm passionate about creating a sense of belonging for others.聽I love helping people feel at home and building connections. Exploring nature and going on fun聽adventures with friends is something I really enjoy, it鈥檚 a great way to recharge and appreciate聽the beauty around us. I also take pride in being an advocate for others, whether it's supporting a聽friend in need or getting involved in community efforts. I believe these passions not only help聽me grow personally but also contribute to a positive and welcoming atmosphere wherever I am.
What are you looking forward to most in mentoring new students?: I'm really looking聽forward to creating a supportive and inclusive space for new students, I want to help them feel聽comfortable sharing their experiences and challenges, and make sure they know they have聽someone in their corner. It's exciting to be a resource for them, share my insights, and聽help them find their place on campus. Ultimately, I want to create a supportive space where they聽can thrive and really embrace who they are!
