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Meet the team

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Project Manager

Farrah Zerola

Farrah Zerola is a sophomore at Cornell University passionate about helping those in need. She was inspired to start United Abilities by her brother, Paul, who has Down syndrome and lives in group disability housing. She has witnessed the profound effects that UA has had on this amazing community, and is excited to continue expanding the reach of UA. Farrah is also the president of the Scheinman Conflict Resolution Club, the secretary of the Industrial & Labor Relations Women's Caucus, a writer for and member of the Sports & Entertainment Law Society, and involved in research in the ADR field. Some of her favorite activities include reading, cooking, and traveling to different countries.

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Project Manager

Sienna Zerola

Sienna Zerola is a freshman at Boston University, dedicated to bringing equality to people with disabilities. Growing up with a brother with a disability has taught her to value the needs and contributions of people of all abilities. In high school she was the chair of the Special Olympics Basketball tournament at her high school. She also has an entrepreneurial spirit as she has advanced thrice to the state level at DECA, an international competitive business club. She is also an active member of the principal's advisory committee, where she uses her position to make positive changes within her school. Her hobbies include soccer, tennis, and learning about history. 

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Project Manager

Sofia Graupera

Sofia Graupera is a freshman at Harvard College passionate about serving special needs individuals. Sofia enjoys playing the harp and piano, and she is the All-State and Eastern district principal harpist and a prep student in large ensembles and music theory classes at New England Conservatory. She is the music director at her church, competes in Wharton Youth Global programs, and established a service-based pet business, taking care of animals from chickens to cats and dogs. In her free time, she enjoys going to concerts, practicing music, going for walks outside, and playing volleyball and tennis. 

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