Meet the team

Project Manager
Farrah Zerola
Farrah Zerola is a junior in high school and is 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 already witnessed the profound effects that UA has had on this amazing community, and is excited to expand the reach of UA. Farrah is also enrolled in the competitive business club: DECA, leads the Girl Up chapter at her school, sings in the concert choir and a cappella group, and is an editor for the school paper. In addition to being greatly involved in her school, some of her favorite activities include reading, writing, and spending time with friends.

Project Manager
Sienna Zerola
Sienna Zerola is a high school sophomore 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. Currently, she is the Chair of the Special Olympics Basketball event at her high school. She also has an entrepreneurial spirit as she has advanced twice 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.

Project Manager
Sofia Graupera
Sofia Graupera is a high school sophomore 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.