LA Directory

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Ethan Pinter

  • Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations

Ethan Pinter is majoring in Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations, graduating 2024. Ethan also participates in Penn State’s Competitive Cybersecurity Organization, run by students. In his free time, Ethan is an avid snowboarder, and enjoys being outdoors.


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Sneha Prem Chandran

  • Assistant LA Director
  • Data Sciences

Sneha Prem Chandran is a junior majoring in Applied Data Sciences and Economics. She is from Downingtown, PA, a suburb one hour outside of Philly. Sneha is a part of Leveraged Lion Capital, Schreyer Gender Equity Coalition, and Engineers Without Borders. In her free time, Sneha likes reading, working out, and listening to music.


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Mia Pugliano

  • Security and Risk Analysis

Mia Pugliano is a junior majoring in Security and Risk Analysis. She is from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In
her free time, Mia enjoys dancing and is the treasurer of her dance team, Whiplash. She is also involved
in THON and was a 2021-2022 Family Relations Chair.


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Morgan Raabe

  • Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations

Morgan is a first year student majoring in Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations as well as Political Science. Morgan is from Mars, Pa. Outside of class, she enjoys cooking and seeing friends.


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Lindsey Reynolds

  • Security and Risk Analysis

Lindsey Reynolds is a second-year student majoring in Security and Risk Analysis. She is from central Pennsylvania. In her free time, she enjoys reading, volunteering, and hiking with friends.Lindsey Reynolds is a second-year student majoring in Security and Risk Analysis. She is from central Pennsylvania. In her free time, she enjoys reading, volunteering, and hiking with friends.


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Ryan Risser

  • Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations

Ryan Risser is a Cybersecurity major who intends to graduate in 2025. He is from Elizabethtown PA and is on his high school golf team. In his free time he enjoys playing video games, studying history, and talking with friends.


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Kara Ristey

  • Information Sciences and Technology

Kara Ristey is a senior graduating in May 2023 and majoring in IST with a focus on Integration and
Application. She is also pursuing a minor in Security and Risk Analysis. Kara is from Cranberry Township,
which is a bit outside of Pittsburgh, PA. Outside of school, Kara likes to try new places to eat, listen to
music, and read. Some her favorite music artists are Elton John and Dominic Fike.


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Lauren Ross

  • Security and Risk Analysis

Lauren Ross is a third-year student majoring in Security and Risk Analysis with a focus on
Cyber Security and a minor in Information Sciences and Technology. She is from Hockessin,
Delaware, and loves to read and learn new things.


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Natalie Royal

  • Human-Centered Design and Development

Natalie Royal is a third year Human-Centered Design and Development major with a focus in Security and Risk Analysis. Natalie is a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and enjoys hiking and serving in her community in her free time.


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Sean Scanlon

  • Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations

Sean Scanlon is a sophomore majoring in Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations with a focus in application development. Sean is from Easton, PA and outside of his classes enjoys working out and cooking.