Staff
Lori O’Leary, MBAExecutive Director
For the O’Learys, MusicWorks is truly a family created by their entire family. Ms. O’Leary’s proudest moments are working along with her husband since 2002 to supply music therapy services to individuals of all ages, reporting to her son, Patrick, as he leads an ingenious database project for MusicWorks and organizing her daughter, Mariel, and her team of friends to continually volunteer their time to prepare presentation packages, new client folders and represent MusicWorks at community resource fairs.
Jerry O’Leary, MA, MT-BC, LPCDirector of Music Therapy
Brenda Norris, MT-BCMusic Therapist
Marilyn Benvenuto, MT-BCMusic Therapist
Carlie Cocco, MT-BCMusic Therapist
Carlie Cocco has been a full-time Music Therapist with MusicWorks since June 2025. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy from Marywood University in May of 2025. During her undergraduate clinical experience, Carlie worked with a variety of age groups and populations in both group and individual settings. During her internship, Carlie worked in Hospice, Palliative Care, and older adult settings. Carlie prioritizes a humanistic approach in her work, viewing human connection as the foundation of Music Therapy. Carlie provides Music Therapy to MusicWorks’ community locations. Outside of her work, Carlie loves to knit and make ceramic art.
Emma Convery, MTMusic Therapist
Emma Convery has been a full-time music therapist with MusicWorks since July 2025. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy from West Chester University in May 2025. During her clinical internship at Holisticare Hospice in Wayne, PA, shesupported individuals and their families through various stages of end-of-life care. In addition to her hospice work, Emma has experience providing music therapy to a wide range of populations—from pediatrics to geriatrics—in both group and individualsettings in various locations including Telehealth, Schools, Assisted Living Facilities, and home care. She is passionate about music therapy as a means of forming deep, meaningful connections and meeting each person where they are emotionally and therapeutically. Emma currently provides music therapy services to children, teens, and adults at our Hatboro treatment center and in schools throughout the local community. Outside of her clinical work, Emma enjoys baking, reading, and spending time with friends and family.
Kate Henderson, MT-BCMusic Therapist
Kate Henderson has been a full-time music therapist at MusicWorks since August 2024. She holds degrees in Theatre and Music Therapy from Florida State University and Rowan University, respectively. Kate completed her music therapy internship at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, servicing patients in the oncology and neurology departments, before obtaining her Board Certification in early 2023. She currently facilitates small group sessions with clients of all ages at the Havertown Treatment Center, Overbrook School for the Blind, St. Katherine School in Radnor, and community living arrangement group homes across Delaware County. In her spare time, Kate enjoys reading, practicing piano, and planning themed parties for her friends.
Riley Hohenstein, MT-BCMusic Therapist
Cassandra Stevens, MT-BCMusic Therapist
Cassie Stevens completed her Bachelor’s degree in music therapy from West Chester University in 2023 and obtained her Board Certification that same year. She completed her music therapy internship at Willow Tree Hospice, where she acquired over 1200 clinical hours working in the field with patients who have a life-limiting illness and their families. She has also provided online music therapy for clients with a variety of diagnoses, specializing in working with adults with Down syndrome and autism. In her practice as a music therapist, Cassie emphasizes inclusivity and adaptability and believes music should be accessible for everyone. Outside of being a music therapist, Cassie is also an alumni of the West Chester University Incomparable Golden Rams Marching Band, the Reading Buccaneers Drum & Bugle Corps and Sigma Alpha Iota, a women’s fraternity dedicated to uplifting women in music. Cassie has been a full-time employee at MusicWorks since October of 2024.
Jordyn BrambleyAdministrative Assistant
Jordyn Brambley started at MusicWorks in June of 2025. Jordyn graduated from Mercy College in 2021 with a Bachelor’s in International Relations and Diplomacy. He has gained knowledge and experience through an internship with the United Nations and as an Operations Manager at a sustainable transportation nonprofit, OnTrackNorthAmerica. Currently, Jordyn is pursuing a Master’s degree in International Relations at American University, continuing his passion for global issues and sustainable development.
Jessica KoegelAdministrative Assistant
Patrick O’LearyVolunteer Technology Coordinator
Patrick O’Leary was 5 years old when his parents started MusicWorks. He grew to understand those with special needs from a child’s perspective. Patrick became fascinated with the world of computers and at age 14 and provided a much-needed service for MusicWorks by developing the agency’s database. During high school Patrick was our Technology Coordinator. He led teams of Villanova juniors and seniors over 18 months in a project to construct a database on the Salesforce platform to more easily manage client information. Patrick graduated from St. Joseph’s University with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science in May 2019. Patrick was employed full-time as a Salesforce Developer at CRM Science and now holds the position of a Sr. Salesforce Developer at Higher Echelon. Patrick volunteers his time at MusicWorks. He is responsible for compiling and analyzing client progress data demonstrating viability of music therapy to solicit grant funding and support for MusicWorks.
Mariel O’LearyAdministrative Support
Mariel O’Leary developed firsthand experience with children and adults with challenges. MusicWorks was almost 4 years old when she was born. As an administrative support, she prepares client folders, presentation packages and supports MusicWorks on evenings and weekends at community functions. Mariel checks eligibility of all clients under insurance and fills in at our front desk, when needed. Mariel graduated from Merion Mercy Academy in May 2023 and is currently studying Political Science and History at St. Joseph’s University. She has always been a true team player at MusicWorks.