We Are the Healers

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Despina Siolas, Vanessa Naimoli, and Marc A. D'Aprile
December 13, 2017

From their first semester to their last class at St. John's, students learn that knowledge is especially meaningful in service to others. Alumni apply this principle in virtually every field, including the health professions. The following graduates are embodying the Vincentian Mission as healers who combat illnesses of the mind and body.

Audiologist of Last Resort

Marc A. D'Aprile '00C
Marc A. D'Aprile '00C

Empathy is Vital

Despina Siolas, Ph.D., M.D. '01C
Despina Siolas, Ph.D., M.D. '01C

Through Others' Eyes

Vanessa Naimoli '01, '04G
Vanessa M. Naimoli '01, '04G

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