Hi! My name is Angela Pugliese, but most people just call me Ang. I graduated from West Chester University in 2013 with a degree in History and a certificate in Secondary Education, and from Wilmington University in 2018 with a Master’s of Instruction in Gifted and Talented Education. I spent the last 10 years in secondary education, with my most fond memories spent during my 8 years at Padua Academy, where I also graduated from
Greetings! My name is Zach Ryan and I am the Executive Director of The SL24 UnLocke the Light Foundation. Originally from Fort Myers, FL I attended Florida State University and received my Bachelors in Humanities to pursue teaching. Starting my career as a Service Coordinator at Bishop Verot Catholic High School, I was immediately drawn to building bridges within the community, serving, and teaching others how to serve. Upon moving to Delaware, I would serve
Hi, my name is Fallon Hoffman. I’m 25 years old and I’m from Long Island, New York. I majored in Sociology at the University of Delaware and graduated in the Spring of 2022. I am currently a Peer24 Lead here at Sean’s House, but I’d eventually like to go back to school to pursue a career in Social Work. High school and the beginning of college were difficult times for me, as I suffer from
Hello! My name is Alli Burns and I am the Director of Peer Support at Sean’s House! I graduated from the University of Delaware in May 2023 with a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology and a Bachelors of Science in Human Services with honors. I was a four year member of the University of Delaware’s Women’s Rowing team and served as captain my last two years. I hope to continue my education with an additional
I am Gina M. Psenicska, Clinical Support at Sean’s House. I am a 1993 graduate of the University of Maryland, Baltimore, School of Social Work Master’s Program. Throughout my career, I have worked at Harford County Mental Health in Maryland, where I was part of their Family Preservation Program. Following that, I served as Guidance Counselor at Mount Aviat Academy in Childs, Maryland. Additionally, I have had a long-time private practice specializing in family, marriage,
Hi! My name is Adriana, and I am a senior Psychology major at UD. After I’m finished with my schooling, I’m hoping to attend a graduate program and become a licensed therapist. This job has made me realize how much I like connecting with people, and I feel like becoming a therapist lines up with what I enjoy most. My mental health journey has not been an easy one, but I have learned so much
Hello! My name is Chandler Morrell and I am a Peer Lead at Sean’s House. I am currently a student at the University of Delaware, studying psychology and neuroscience with minors in both disability studies and biochemistry. After school, I plan to enroll in a graduate program and eventually become a child psychologist. My mental health journey has led me to many dark places but many great places as well, including my time at Sean’s
Hi, everyone! My name is Eliana, and I’m a Peer Lead at Sean’s House. I graduated from UD in 2023 with my degree in Psychology and minors in Human Development & Family Sciences and Sociology. I am passionate about many topics in psychology, such as mental health, resilience, and interventions as well as how we relate to one another and are shaped by our experiences. I plan to work in psychology research for a bit
Hi, my name is Emma, and I am a nursing student at the University of Delaware. When I graduate in 2025, I hope to work as a pediatric oncology nurse. I have struggled with OCD, anxiety, and depression all of my life, and while I have met some low points, I have been able to get out and keep going because of my support. Recovering from a mental health crisis may not be linear, but
Hi, my name is Erin Fitzgerald and I am a sophomore Human Services (Pre-Social Work/Counseling) major at the University of Delaware. At Sean’s House, I serve as a Peer Lead. I shine my light here at the house with the work that myself and all of our staff and volunteers do, but I also advocate for others who struggle with mental health and have had similar journeys to mine. It is my work here at
Hi, my name is Jayden Lesko and I am a senior Human Services major with a minor in Sexuality and Gender Studies at the University of Delaware. Upon graduation, I plan to earn a Master’s in Social Work (MSW) and a Clinical License in Social Work (LCSW). My mental health journey has been quite the roller coaster, but my lived experiences have taught me so much and made me into the resilient person I am
Hi, I am Jordan Ormsby, a senior Health and Behavioral Science major with a minor in Psychology at the University of Delaware. Upon graduation, I plan to earn a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology (PsyD) with a concentration in Child Clinical or Clinical Health Psychology. I hope to use the lived experiences that shaped me and the knowledge I acquire in the course of my studies to become an effective clinician in the eating disorder
Hello! My name is Kelsey Bompane and I am a senior at UD studying Operations Management in Business with a minor in Health and Wellness. I have a passion for helping others and desire to do just that in all of my work. I was first introduced to Sean’s House through a friend 2 years ago. Since the first moment I arrived, it has truly felt like home. For a majority of my mental health
Hi everyone! My name is Mia D’Antoni, I’m 22, and I recently graduated from UD with my bachelor’s in psychology, and minors in sociology and anthropology. Currently, my plan for the next few years is to go to grad school, but I’m currently trying to narrow down what I’d like to get my Master’s in. Personally, my mental health journey has come with its fair share of challenges, as my anxiety and depression have taken
Hi everyone! My name is Missy and I am a senior communications major at UD! While I am not exactly sure what I want to do when I graduate, I know I want to do something in the digital communication and visual arts field. Throughout my mental health journey, creating art through different types of media has been something that got me through the toughest times. It has been a consistent way for me to
Hi! My name is Rehan and I am currently a Junior studying Cognitive Science at UD, with a concentration in psychology and a minor in philosophy. I’m aiming to explore the psychotherapy route after I graduate, and I’m excited to bring my experience and knowledge from campus to the field. My own mental health has been everything to me, and something I focused on much more after a cancer diagnosis in my early teens. I
