Our SCHOLARS
Meet our dedicated workforce of undergraduate students hailing from 8+ universities and a wide-array of disciplines. The one thing all of these students share is their passion for improving the lives of individuals with autism.
Learn more about the Kinney SCHOLARS programs and apply to join our team.
Anthony Solari ’25
Major: Mathematics
Favorite Cereal: Lucky Charms
I joined the Kinney Center because I have a lot of experience working with kids on the spectrum. I was a camp counselor this summer and I enjoyed so I thought why not do it year round.
Ivana Beato ’25
Major: Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Marketing
Favorite Cereal: Fruit Loops
I joined the Kinney Center because I have an interest in working with kids.
Asir Nayeef ’24
Major: Computer Science
Favorite Cereal: Honey Nut Cheerios
I joined the Kinney Center because I want to make some money to buy an arcade controller and other things for me and my family.
Noah Demis ’24
Major: Autism Behavioral Studies
Favorite Cereal: Honey Nut Cheerios
I joined the Kinney Center because I have ASD and I want to make a difference in the autism community.
Julissa Espinoza ’26
Major: Autism Behavior Studies
Favorite Cereal: Frosted Flakes
I joined the Kinney Center because I am interested and ready to learn.
Rylie Deegan ’25
Major: Early and Special Education
Favorite Cereal: Fruit Loops
I joined the Kinney Center because I want to have more experience with kids and adults with autism. I also want to make a difference in ASD students life.
Eliana Kronitz ’25
Major: Undecided Health Sciences
Favorite Cereal: Frosted Flakes
I joined the Kinney Center because I love working with kids and I want to learn about and get experience working with people with autism.
Meredith Robertson ’25
Major: Psychology
Favorite Cereal: Mini Wheats
I joined the Kinney Center because as a person with autism who hopes to someday research which treatments for ASD I was really excited to see firsthand how ABA is used to help improve the lives of people with ASD.
Dervla Fitzgerald ’26
Major: Early Childhood Education
Favorite Cereal: Special K
I joined the Kinney Center because the Kinney Center will provide me with good experience as an Education major. I can take what I have learned in the Kinney Center to help me in the classroom in the future.
Matthew Lucero ’26
Major: Interdisciplinary Health Studies
Favorite Cereal: Honey Nut Cheerios
I joined the Kinney Center because I would like to get a head start on college and learning about the field of autism.
Cecilia Nguyen ’26
Major: Psychology
Favorite Cereal: Frosted Flakes
I joined the Kinney Center because I wanted to work with people who have ASD because it's what I want to do in the future.
Debora Sermarini ’23
Major: Human Development and ABA
Favorite Cereal: Honey Bunches of Oats
I joined the Kinney Center because I want to get more experience in ABA and get more involved.
Tarana Patel ’27
Major: Physical Therapy
Favorite Cereal: Honey Comb
I joined the Kinney Center because I am passionate about working with kids and adults and I want to go into pediatric physical therapy.
Ali Roseman ’26
Major: Neurobiology
Favorite Cereal: Cinnamon Toast Crunch
I joined the Kinney Center because I want to be a Developmental Pediatrician and I want to help kids with special needs.
Katie Schaffner ’25
Major: Psychology
Favorite Cereal: Cheerios
I joined the Kinney Center because I want to give back to the community by providing support and compassion to those impacted by autism.
Cadence Riddell ’25
Major: Autism Behavioral Studies
Favorite Cereal: Honey Nut Cheerios
I joined the Kinney Center because I have always had an interest in autism and I plan to work with people on the spectrum through means of art therapy, so this program is a perfect fit.
Zoe Brown ’25
Major: Psychology
Favorite Cereal: Fruity Pebbles
I joined the Kinney Center because I always wanted to be a counselor!
Alyssa Brinsky ’24
Major: Interdisciplinary Health Services and Autism Behavioral Studies
Favorite Cereal: Lucky Charms
I joined the Kinney Center because I want to be more educated with people who are on the spectrum and learn more from them.
Alexis Ochman ’24
Major: Autism Behavioral Studies
Favorite Cereal: Lucky Charms
I joined the Kinney Center because I enjoy helping those who need it and enjoy making a difference in others.
Lauren McDonald ’24
Major: Early Childhood and Special Education
Favorite Cereal: Cinnamon Toast Crunch
I joined the Kinney Center because working with people that have intellectual and physical disabilities is something important to me!
Emily McInnis ’24
Major: Early Childhood and Special Education
Favorite Cereal: Cinnamon Toast Crunch
I joined the Kinney Center because I want to make a difference in my community and make connections that are guaranteed to brighten my day.
James Finnen ’26
Major: Accounting
Favorite Cereal: Frosted Flakes
I joined the Kinney Center because I felt like it was something I could relate to a little bit, but I thought it would be a great experience for me to try something new and help people.