DAVID CAPELLI

David Cappelli was a dental educator for over 35 years. He received his dental degree (DMD) from the University of Pittsburgh and his PhD in epidemiology from the University of Texas Health Science Center-Houston, School of Public Health. David received specialty certification in Dental Public Health from UT Health-San Antonio School of Dentistry. David and his wife, Patricia, have lived in San Antonio for over 40 years. They have two children, Adam and Marisa, and three grandchildren.

His passion for older adults came from caring for his aged parents in Pennsylvania and the lack of resources that were available to them. After his mother passed, his father, who experienced limited mobility, was adamant about living alone and finding assistance for him was often challenging. David became aware of King’s Compassion through outreach at his church and felt drawn spiritually to volunteer. David sees what a blessing King’s Compassion is for low-income seniors who are largely unseen in our society.