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Editorial team


VICE CHANCELLOR FOR INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT Barbara Melbourne, J.D.


MANAGING EDITOR Ted Stephens III, M.F.A. / The Numad Group


CONTRIBUTING EDITORS Laura Beuseling Betsy Fisher, M.A.


WRITERS Laura Beuseling Will Van Camp, Ph.D. / The Numad Group


GRAPHIC DESIGNER & ILLUSTRATIONS Brendan Whipple / The Numad Group


PHOTOGRAPHERS Tim Richardson Lea Vedovelli Daniel Whiskeyman


Board of Trustees


CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD Trevor V. Ireland, D.C., FPAC, FICA, FPCW, FICC (`70)


VICE CHAIRPERSON Paul VanDuyne, D.C., P.E., FPAC (`78)


SECRETARY GENERAL Vickie A. Palmer, H.C.D., (hon.) FPAC


Don Betz, Ph.D. Michael D. Chance, D.C., FPAC (`78) Donna Craft, D.C., FPAC, FICC (`86) Donald S. Doucette, Ph.D. Susan Hatfield, Ph.D. Nathan Hinkeldey, D.C, DACRB (`11) Charles J. Keller, D.C., M.A., (hon.) FPAC, FICA, FPCW, FICC (`55)


Kenneth Koupal Kent M. Pilcher


Palmer Proud is published by Palmer College of Chiropractic’s Alumni & Advancement Office. The magazine is a collaboration with The Numad Group, and is inspired by the work of alumni, students, faculty, staff, and the broader profession.


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Palmer College of Chiropractic does not discriminate in employment, admissions or in educational practices, programs, services or activities on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law in the state in which the applicable college premise is located.


Reflecting your legacy


DENNIS MARCHIORI, D.C., Ph.D. (`90) CHANCELLOR AND CEO, PALMER COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC


Legacy isn’t something we preserve behind glass. It’s something we build on every day through collaborative action and excellence in all we do. Every adjustment made, every student mentored, and every barrier broken by a Palmer College of Chiropractic graduate adds to a powerful, living history that stretches back more than 125 years. That legacy is what made this moment possible. As you open this issue of Palmer Proud,


you may be seeing for the first time a bold new visual identity for the College. It’s part of a new brand that reflects the strength of our foundation and the promise of our future. This refresh is not a departure from who we are. It’s a reflection of everything Palmer has been, shaped by the thousands of alumni who have advanced the profession and carried our mission into their communities around the world. As a College, we approached this evolution with deep respect for the people and values that built Palmer. Alumni voices were central in shaping this design, just as they continue to shape the College’s future. You’ll see that influence in the clean, confident lines of the new look — and in the stories shared in these pages.


We’ve devoted an entire section of this issue to our brand promise built on our shared values, sense of belonging, and quality experience that define Palmer. You’ll also learn about the big vision that’s shaping our Port Orange campus for today’s students; we’ll reveal this year’s Palmer College Alumni Award recipients and newest Fellows; you’ll hear from a current student who is already taking center stage in the world of chiropractic research; and, well… I won’t spoil the rest. The fact, as these stories prove, is that Palmer


is more than a place. It’s a movement, a mission, and a community that you’ve helped build. It’s how we say: we are proud of where we come from, and we are ready for what’s next. Thank you for all the ways you’ve helped write


Palmer’s story, and for the role you continue to play in our future.


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