Ralph Aquila

Ralph Aquila has a vast work experience spanning over several decades. Ralph most recently served as the Chief Medical Officer at Vanna Health since August 2022. Prior to this, from 1997 onwards, they held the position of Chief Executive Officer at CENTER FOR REINTERGRATION INC, a non-profit organization that provides scholarships for individuals with serious mental illnesses. Ralph's role involved overseeing the successful graduation of scholarship recipients and maintaining an average GPA of 3.

In 2021, Ralph worked as the Medical Director at Horizon House, Inc. until October 2022. Ralph also served as the Medical Director at Fountain House from September 2015 to August 2021. At Fountain House, Ralph played a vital role in implementing evidence-based programs for reintegrating individuals with serious mental illnesses into society. In addition to their directorial responsibilities, they also served as the Director for the Center for Education and Leadership at Fountain House from September 2018 to January 2021.

Prior to their tenure at Fountain House, Ralph worked as the Director at the Sidney R. Baer Jr. Center from July 1991 to April 2021. Ralph also held the position of Director of Residential Community Service at St. Luke-Roosevelt Hospital from July 1991 to August 2015.

Overall, Ralph Aquila has had an extensive career in the mental health field, holding various leadership positions and contributing significantly to the reintegration and well-being of individuals with serious mental illnesses.

Ralph Aquila's education history can be summarized as follows:

Ralph Aquila obtained their Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree from Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna in 1984. Ralph then pursued a Medical Internship at the State University of New York Upstate Medical University, completing it in 1986.

Following this, Ralph Aquila joined the Psychiatry Residency Program at St. Luke-Roosevelt Hospital, where they completed their residency. In 1990, they began a Public Psychiatry Fellowship at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, which lasted until 1991.

In addition to their education, Ralph Aquila obtained certification from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in 1992. Unfortunately, the details regarding the institution and the specific month of obtaining the certification are not provided.