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Class of 2023 OWLs [Our Wellness Liaison]

The OWLs are available for confidential, non-judgmental conversation with other members of their Doctoring college. These conversations could involve dealing with general stress, overcoming academic challenges, confronting professionalism and inclusion issues of peers or faculty, or other relevant issues they may face. In addition to serving as an empathetic peer to hear students’ concerns, the OWL is able to provide solutions consistent with their training or refer students to other resources Temple University has to offer.

Where to find help!

Head OWLs

Angela Rocchi​

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  •  Email - angela.rocchi@temple.edu
  • Hometown − Elk, Washington
  • Degree - BS: Neuroscience, MS: Nutrition
  • University - BS: Washington State University, MS: Columbia University
  • Favorite wellness resource − Free group fitness classes in the Student Faculty Center
  • In my free time you can find me - knitting and watching animal planet with my puppy (Pudding)

Julia Leep-Lazar

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  • Email - ​tuk81151@temple.edu
  • Hometown − Bethesda, Maryland
  • Degree - BS: Biology, Focus: Global/Public Health
  • University - Muhlenberg College
  • Favorite wellness resource − Friends I can talk to! Puzzles in the library, lifting at SFC, therapy dogs
  • In my free time you can find me - Cooking or baking, watching Criminal Minds, writing/journaling.

​Saba Mahmood​

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  • Email - saba.mahmood@temple.edu
  • Hometown − West Chester, Pennsylvania
  • Degree - BS: Chemistry-Biology (Pre-Med)
  • University - West Chester University of Pennsylvania
  • Favorite wellness resource − Therapy dogs
  • In my free time you can find me - Hiking with my pupper, spending time with the fam, finding cool places to eat, Netflix, sleeping, MEMES

Durant College

Emma Clausen

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  • Email - tuk55793@temple.edu
  • Hometown − Ithaca, New York
  • Degree - BA: Biochemistry
  • University - Earlham College
  • Favorite wellness resource − Therapy dogs and the library puzzles
  • In my free time you can find me - Baking, doing yoga, or watching netflix with my bunny.

Manan Parekh

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  • Email - Tuk47812@temple.edu
  • Hometown − Edison, New Jersey
  • Degree - B.A. Cell Biology and Neuroscience
  • University - Rutgers University
  • Favorite wellness resource − Friends and therapy dogs
  • In my free time you can find me - Managing my art business, playing basketball, or just going on a relaxing walk.

Sherry College

Tony Ascoli

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  • Email - tuj36355@temple.edu
  • Hometown − Pennsburg, Pennsylvania
  • Degree - BS: Cell and Developmental Biology, Certificate: History and Philosphy of Science
  • University - University of Pittsburgh
  • Favorite wellness resource − Therapy dogs and the gym resources
  • In my free time you can find me - Rowing on the Schuylkill River or looking at dog videos on instagram

Hannah Roach

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  • Email - tui70670@temple.edu
  • Hometown − Larchmont, New York
  • Degree - BA: Biology and English, MS In Biology
  • University - BA: Mount Holyoke College MS: New York University
  • Favorite wellness resource − Therapy dogs and spin class at SFC
  • In my free time you can find me - Walking around Philly (also eating around Philly), writing and drawing

Nelson College

Virginia Gonzalez

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  • Email - tuk02994@temple.edu
  • Hometown − Hershey, Pennsylvania
  • Degree - MS in Biomedical Engineering; BS in Biomedical Engineering
  • University - Penn State
  • Favorite wellness resource − Group fitness classes at the SFC
  • In my free time you can find me - Drawing, working out or watching jeopardy (with my cat, Myra, using me as a pillow)

Kathleen Graveran

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  • Email - tuk54809@temple.edu
  • Hometown − Miami, Florida
  • Degree - BA: Biological Sciences
  • University - Florida International University
  • Favorite wellness resource − Fun wellness lunch talks and therapy doggies
  • In my free time you can find me - Catching up on my fav reality TV shows or going on mini road trips with my boyfriend!

Montier College

Erika Fish

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  • Email - erika.fish@temple.edu
  • Hometown − Erie, Pennsylvania
  • Degree - BS: Neuroscience
  • University - University of Pittsburgh
  • Favorite wellness resource − The SFC gym and group fitness classes
  • In my free time you can find me - reading, working out, or cuddling with my cats (Finn and Minnie).

Jen Sykes

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  • Email - Tuj14781@temple.edu
  • Hometown − Baltimore, Maryland
  • Degree - BA: History
  • University - Barnard College
  • Favorite wellness resource − The gym at SFC
  • In my free time you can find me - Reading, checking out coffee shops around town, or trying new recipes in the kitchen!

Babcock College

Anthony Poltronetti

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  • Email - anthonyp@temple.edu
  • Hometown − Wayne, NJ
  • Degree - BS: Biology
  • University - Villanova University
  • Favorite wellness resource − Gym, SFC
  • In my free time you can find me - At the gym, beach, church, golf course, LKSOM library or my apartment studying or watching the Giants, Yankees, Housewives of NJ, and Impractical Jokers.

Dani McAuliffe

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  • Email - danielle.mcauliffe12@gmail.com
  • Hometown − Cranford NJ
  • Degree - BD: engineering
  • University - University of Maryland
  • Favorite wellness resource − Yoga!
  • In my free time you can find me - binge watching any TV, yogaing, eating cheese & bread.

Marks College

Barbara Tsaousis

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  • Email - barbara.tsaousis@temple.edu
  • Hometown − Bergenfield, New Jersey
  • Degree - B.S. Molecular Biology; B.A. Health, Medicine, and Society
  • University - Lehigh University
  • Favorite wellness resource − Therapy dogs and the gym/SFC
  • In my free time you can find me - reading non-fiction or historical fiction, doing yoga, or watching Law & Order: SVU!

Amanda Pirola

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  • Email - amanda.pirola@temple.edu
  • Hometown − Washington Township, NJ
  • Degree - BA: Integrative Biology; Secondary: Global Health and Health Policy
  • University - Harvard University
  • Favorite wellness resource − Fitness classes at SFC
  • In my free time you can find me - Eating pasta and ice cream, working out, Facetiming friends and family, airfrying anything and everything.

Saunders College

Tomomi Mitsuzuka

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  • Email - tuj24997@temple.edu
  • Hometown − Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
  • Degree - BS: Neuroscience, Certificate: History and Philosophy of Science
  • University - University of Pittsburgh
  • Favorite wellness resource − Beat Saber and the puzzles at the library
  • In my free time you can find me - Sleeping, eating, playing Pokemon, chilling with my dogs.

Kimberly Barr

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  • Email - tuk56304@temple.edu
  • Hometown − Nazareth, Pennsylvania
  • Degree - BS: Biology and Philosophy
  • University - The University of Scranton
  • Favorite wellness resource − Therapy dogs and the SFC gym
  • In my free time you can find me - reading, hanging out with friends, running, hiking, watching TV.

​Brandon Merkert

​Genevieve Schmitt

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  • Email - tuk57177@temple.edu
  • Hometown − Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
  • Degree - BS: Neuroscience, Minor: Health Psychology
  • University - University of Rochester
  • Favorite wellness resource − Therapy dogs and the SFC gym
  • In my free time you can find me - Hanging out with friends, biking, working out, playing video games, or watching TV.
  • Email - Tuk49941@temple.edu
  • Hometown − Trenton, NJ
  • Degree - BA: Psychology
  • University - The College of New Jersey
  • Favorite wellness resource − Gym, peers and Student Affairs
  • In my free time you can find me - Working out, being outside, being social, watching YouTube, playing video games, or petting my two adorable kitties.

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      • Your SGA
      • Class of 2022 OWLs
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      • Your SGA
      • Class of 2021 OWLs
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      • About Us
      • Calendar & Events
      • Contact & Feedback
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    • Student Resources
    • New Group Constitution Form
    • Conference Funding
  • Event Planning
    • Steps to Planning an Event
    • Event Submission Form
    • Food Ordering Forms
  • Media
    • The Top Ten Tips for Surviving Med School
    • Parody Videos
    • Photo and Video Gallery