Andrea Purnell (left) is the director of communications and the arts for the Missouri Institute of Mental Health, and Miriam Roccia is the assistant dean of students.

Andrea Purnell (left) is the director of communications and the arts for the Missouri Institute of Mental Health, and Miriam Roccia is the assistant dean of students.
Andrea Purnell (left) is the director of communications and the arts for the Missouri Institute of Mental Health, and Miriam Roccia is the assistant dean of students.
Andrea Purnell (left) is the director of communications and the arts for the Missouri Institute of Mental Health, and Miriam Roccia is the assistant dean of students.
The Saint Louis Zoo and Missouri Department of Conservation have taken an interest in her work.