Fellows of the 2004 Class

Joseph L. Adolphe's picture
  • M.F.A., Visual Journalism, School of Visual Arts, NYC
Joseph L.

Professor

  • Pursuing the supernatural through the real in painting and teaching

"Being a Vincentian Fellow has provided me with a framework and a support system by which I may expose my students to, and involve them in the issues of social justice and poverty, both material and spiritual that we as a global community are called to confront."

St. John's University

Joseph L. Adolphe joined the faculty in the Department of Fine Arts in St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences in 2000. Named a Senior Vincentian Research Fellow in 2006, he continues to explore the spiritual in art and the creation of a moral society. In addition to his teaching, Professor Adolphe exhibits his paintings regularly and his illustrations appear in numerous local and national journals and publications. He holds an M.F.A. from the School of Visual Arts, NY. He lives with his wife and five daughters in New Haven, CT.

Regina M. Mistretta's picture
  • Ed.D., Mathematics Education, Columbia University
Regina M.

Associate Professor

  • Mathematical pedagogical practices
  • The challenges of teaching mathematics
  • The effects of a professional development initiative and parental intervention on student achievement

"The opportunity to be a Vincentian Fellow has nurtured my ability to research, teach and serve in the spirit of the Vincentian mission."

St. John's University

Regina Mistretta is an Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction in The School of Education of St. John's University and a Senior Vincentian Research Fellow. Her research and publications involve teacher preparation program design, professional development frameowrks and parent-child collaboration in mathematics, SHe holds an Ed.D. from Teachers College, Columbia University and serves as co-chair for the Mathematics Teacher Educator Special Interest Group of the Association of Teacher Educators.

Brenda Massetti's picture
  • Ph.D., Information and Management Science, Florida State University
Brenda

Associate Professor

  • Investigating the individual, group, and organizational impacts of information technology applications
  • Studying creative management approaches in churches
  • Developing the concept of social enterprises and studying their impact on traditional business practices
  • Investigating information sourcing practices and the impact information sourcing has on individuals

"The Vincentian Research Fellows program serves as a wonderful source of inspiration. Not only has it opened my mind to a variety of challenges facing humanity but it has also energized me to look for creative ways to overcome them. I am a better person because of the people and ideas the Fellows program supports."

St. John's University

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  • Pharm.D., Pharmacy, St. John's University Board Certified, Pharmacotherapy Specialist
John M.

Associate Clinical Professor

  • Proper medication use and patient understanding
  • Pharmacy and medical care for the indigent and underserved (particular emphasis on the homeless and those with HIV/AIDS)
  • Academic service-learning in didactic and experiential courses

"Personally, I have found my formal and informal collaboration with Fellows and the administration/staff of the Vincentian Center as a great source of inspiration and rejuvenation in my teaching and research endeavors. The Fellows Program serves the University and beyond as an unrestricted learning community dedicated to education and research on poverty and exploring the causes of poverty and injustice."

St. John's University

John M. Conry is an Associate Clinical Professor in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and a Senior Vincentian Research Fellow. He received both his Bachelor of Pharmacy and Doctor of Pharmacy degrees from St. John’s University. He is a licensed pharmacist in the state of NY, is board certified as a pharmacotherapy specialist, and is certified as an HIV expert. Dr. Conry currently practices as the clinical pharmacy coordinator for Project Renewal, a non-profit organization that provides health care to the homeless and indigent of New York City. His practice and research interests include the evaluation of access to health care, health disparities, health literacy and optimal pharmacy care services as it relates to the urban indigent patient population.

Craig A. Baron's picture
  • Ph.D., Theology, Duquesne University
Craig A.

Associate Professor

  • The impact of values and culture on spirituality

"Since becoming a Vincentian Research fellow, the issues of poverty and social justice are much more at the forefront of my thoughts when teaching and doing research in systematic theology, especially in terms of seeing that salvation must always include the poor to be

St. John's University

Food for Thought

Catholic universities will be particularly attentive to the poorest and to those who suffer economic, social, cultural or religious injustice. This responsibility begins within the academic community but it also finds application beyond it.

Pope John Paul II, Ex Corde Ecclesiae (40)