Class of 2023 OWLs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.