Meet Our Student Workers

Meet Our Student Workers

Poorna Balakumar

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I’m a third-year medical student from West Haven, CT who graduated from UConn in 2023. In my free time, I enjoy running, dancing, and travel!

Alessandra Bassani

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My name is Alessandra, and I'm a third-year medical student! I am from New Fairfield, CT, and went to UConn for undergrad, majoring in Molecular and Cell Biology and Italian. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, playing soccer, and trying new desserts. I also love traveling and spent five weeks in Sorrento, Italy, studying abroad!

Ross Bernstein

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My name is Ross. I’m a third-year medical student at UConn. I’m originally from New York and graduated from UConn in 2023. In my free time, I enjoy cooking, baking, discovering new music, traveling, playing volleyball, and playing pickleball.

Karen Osei-Boamah

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Hi, my name is Karen. In my free time, I like to explore food spots in the Northeast. My current favorite place is Maine Fish Market Restaurant in East Windsor, CT, because their seafood menu is extensive and the portions are huge.

Ashley Pizzo

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Hi there! My name is Ashley (she/her). I am currently pursuing my MLIS at Simmons University and graduated from UConn in 2024 with a BA in English (Creative Writing) and minors in Literary Translation and Spanish. Outside of work, I enjoy hiking alongside my dog, Cider.

Bob Saraceno

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My name is Bob. I have been working at UConn Health Sciences Library in some capacity since 1997. I have an Australian Shepherd, and my favorite sport is ice hockey. In my spare time, I enjoy reading and hiking.