Our Team

Hi! My name is Brandon, and I use the pronouns he/him/his. I am a senior majoring in Behavioral Neuroscience. I have always been passionate about helping others and have an interest in mental health and mental disorders, so working as a peer educator for CAPS has been a dream come true! When I am not living the dream or studying, I spend my time listening to music, playing chess, and convincing others why the Marvel universe is better than DC.

Hi! My name is Krishna Bhadu and my pronouns are she/her/hers. I am currently a sophomore at KU double majoring in Microbiology and Psychology with a minor in Sociology on the pre-medicine track! In my free time, I really enjoy spending time with friends and family, cooking, reading, and watching tv! I am thankful for the opportunity to work with HOPE@CAPS to work towards reducing mental health stigma and providing necessary services. Here's to a great year!

Hello! My name is Kade Brennaman and I am a Junior at KU studying Exercise Science on the Pre-Physical Therapy track. When I’m not in class or giving campus tours as a student ambassador you can find me exercising at the gym, drinking a cup of coffee at a local coffee shop, or eating at one of our fellow Lawrence restaurants. I am very passionate about reducing mental health and promoting the importance of personal care. I am so happy to be a part of the HOPE@CAPS team this school year. I am looking forward to an eventful semester full of safe practices. Hope to see you on Zoom sometime in the future!

Hi! My name is Allie Burch, and my pronouns are she/her/hers. I’m currently a sophomore at KU studying Applied Behavioral Science and Business. When I’m not in class or at work, you can find me spending time with friends, drinking a good cup of coffee, or watching some Netflix. I also love music, sports, and hanging with my little brother. I’m very passionate about destigmatizing mental health and the importance of self-care, so I’m thrilled to be a part of the HOPE@CAPS team this year. I’m looking forward to a great semester!

Hi! My name is Emily Doffing and my pronouns are she/her/hers. I am a Senior here at KU studying Psychology and minoring in Sociology and Political Science. I am really grateful to be a part of HOPE@CAPS to help students be connected with resources and reduce the mental health stigma. When I’m home, I love to paint, cook, and have my friends beat me at Mario Kart.

Hi! My name is Hammad Hussain and am the Junior at KU studying on the pre-med track with a minor in Leadership. When I am not in class, I am working on a non-profit project or working as a Pharmacy Technician in KCK. I joined HOPE@CAPS as I have a passion for giving back to our amazing Jayhawk community. I am also part of KU Student Senate and an officer of the Muslim Student Association.

Hello! My name is Naomi and my pronouns are she/her/hers. I am a senior majoring in Psychology with a minor in Philosophy. I joined HOPE@CAPS because I have a passion for helping others and hope to help reduce the stigma surrounding mental health on campus. When I'm not working at HOPE@CAPS, I work at MOCSA (Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault) and spend time with my friends.

Hi! My name is Shruti Pande and my pronouns are she/her/hers. I am currently a sophomore at KU majoring in biology MCDB with a minor in psychology, on the pre-med track. When I’m not in class or studying, you can find me practicing my violin, swimming, reading, or just hanging out with my friends! I believe that now more than ever, it’s crucial to understand the importance of caring for yourself and your mental health. I am so excited to be a part of HOPE@CAPS this year so that I can help destigmatize mental health on our campus! Let’s have a great year!

Hello! My name is Mariah Sibley. I am currently a senior majoring in Psychology and English. I have always had a passion for helping the people around me. I want to specialize in working with minorities and helping them achieve the help they deserve. Working with HOPE@CAPS will not only prepare me for my future career in counseling psychology but give me joy in my heart knowing that I can make a difference in some lives. I enjoy watching drag shows, writing poetry, and watching/reading anything that has LGBTQ+ representation.

Hi there! My name is Anna, my pronouns are she/her/hers. I am a junior majoring in Music Therapy! When I'm not in class or at work, I'm probably goofing off at the Rec with my friends or baking cookies with my roommates. I am so happy to be back at HOPE@CAPS for a second year. Despite the craziness of COVID, we are still here for you! Let's Zoom sometime!