Giving Back: Paly Alumnus, Joe Simitian, Plays a Pivotal Role In New Teen Mental Health Center Tessa Berney February 14, 2026
![STANDING UP FOR STUDENTS — After sending a request for proposal to numerous independent companies, Joe Simitian realized he needed to take matters into his own hands. "What I heard informally [from companies] was, ‘we all want to be part of the solution ... but we’re not in a position to create the facility consistent with the request for proposal,’” Simitian said.](https://verdemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/IMG_9042-e1770932947378-800x1200.jpg)