
Welcome Rick Passarelli
Welcome Rick Passarelli,Senior Advisor for Veteran Workforce Development and Integration Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services welcomes a new member to our team, Rick Passarelli
Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services has established the Robert J. McCann Program and Impact Assessment Fellowship. The fellowship is named in honor of Mr. McCann, a World War II, Navy veteran. Mr. McCann is a native of Pittsburgh, PA who raised two sons and is a lifelong advocate for our nation’s veterans and their families.
The Robert J. McCann Program and Impact Assessment Fellowship awards PhD candidates conducting research on topics relative to the emerging needs of veterans and their families. To support the student’s commitment to furthering research the program offers an annual stipend.
The 2023 – 2025 Robert J. McCann Program and Impact Assessment Fellow is United States Army Retired Colonel Kaname “Kenny” Kuniyuki. Kenny is pursuing his PhD at the University of Dayton.
Kenny is a proven combat leader. He is transitioning to an academic environment, applying research focusing on the evolving needs and solutions impacting veterans and their families quality of life.
Pictured Left: Navy Veteran Robert J. McCann surrounded by sons Boby and Brian
Pictured Right: Robert J. McCann Program and Impact Assessment Fellow, Kenny Kuniyuki
Welcome Rick Passarelli,Senior Advisor for Veteran Workforce Development and Integration Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services welcomes a new member to our team, Rick Passarelli
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