Dr. Jill Augustine is the Director of Assessment and Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Pharmaceutical Sciences at Mercer University College of Pharmacy (MUCOP). Dr. Augustine received her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in pharmaceutical economics, policy, and outcomes from The University of Arizona College of Pharmacy and her Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from MUCOP. Her research has focused on education of student pharmacists, particularly around business management skills and professional activities in the co-curricular. Additionally, her research has involved education programs and projects that examine the relationship of education and assessment, including projects focused on the progression exams. During her free time, she is passionate about athletics and sporting events, in particular college football and international soccer leagues. She is often found using her free time reading or spending time with her puppies, Izzy and Hank.

Kelsea Zukauckas is an inpatient and outpatient solid organ transplant pharmacist at the University of Utah Health serving heart, liver, kidney, lung, and pancreas transplant patients. She completed her PGY-1 residency and PGY-2 solid organ transplant residency at the University of Utah Health and earned her PharmD degree from the University of Wyoming. Kelsea is infatuated with the complexities and continuity of care involved with solid organ transplant patients. She found a passion for progression through policy development with APhA as a student pharmacist and she gets to share this passion on a day-to-day basis through protocol development at her institution and involvement with legislative committees through multiple pharmacy organizations. Kelsea loves to stay actively involved in pharmacy communities and currently serves multiple roles in the ACCP Transplant PRN and AST Pharmacist Community of Practice. In her free time, Kelsea enjoys hiking, completing jigsaw puzzles, and looking for the best coffee and taco shops!

Mahwish Yousaf, PharmD, BCPS, is a clinically experienced and board-certified pharmacist with over a decade of experience in service. She completed her Doctor of Pharmacy at the University of Illinois at Chicago and a PGY1 residency at Union Hospital. Mahwish has held diverse roles in inpatient and outpatient settings, including as a Pharmacy Residency Director and Pharmacist Champion for a Clinical Trial, a pharmacist-integrated collaborative model of medication treatment of Opioid Use Disorder at a Federally Qualified Health Center. Passionate about improving health outcomes for underserved populations, she has led initiatives in chronic disease management and health education. Dr. Yousaf is an active member of APhA and has served as APhA's Care of Underserved Patients SIG professional affairs committee chair for two years and APhA-APPM delegate for one year.

Kennedy Erickson, PharmD, is a community pharmacist practicing in a rural independent pharmacy, where she provides immunizations, travel consultations, and patient counseling. Since graduating two years ago, she has led vaccination clinics, built strong patient relationships, and stepped into the role of preceptor for student pharmacists.
Kennedy previously served as APhA-ASP National President and a member of the APhA Board of Trustees, as well as on the APhA Immunization SIG Education Committee. She is passionate about mentorship and helping student and early career pharmacists navigate clinical growth, community-building, and challenges like student loan repayment.
In addition to her clinical role, Kennedy manages social media for five independent pharmacies, using digital platforms to humanize pharmacy and connect meaningfully with patients. Her goals in community pharmacy include uplifting the profession, strengthening public trust, and addressing issues such as burnout, reimbursement challenges, and lack of provider recognition.
Kennedy believes deeply in the power of connection, compassion, and joy in pharmacy. She sees APhA as a professional home and is committed to ensuring every member of the pharmacy team feels supported, valued, and seen

Dani Warren is a 2024 University of Georgia Doctor of Pharmacy graduate. She is from Abbeville, Georgia and currently lives in Carrollton Georgia while completing her residency. She is the PGY1/PGY2 Community Based Pharmacy Leadership and Administration resident for the University of South Carolina and Premise Health at Wiggins Family Medical Center and Pharmacy. Dani works on a team of 3 other clinical pharmacists who work directly with patients to complete lifestyle and medication management counseling. Dani and team help patients with managing diabetes technology such as insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors. Through their onsite pharmacy, the pharmacists can assist with patient barriers to medications such as affordability and accessibility. Dani’s passion for diabetes management started when she learned what diabetes is by being involved in her father’s diagnosis of type 2 diabetes. As a child, she wanted to help him “not have to stick himself” every day. Dani carries that same passion forward for her current patients managing diabetes. She has since learned that someone giving themselves injections isn’t always a bad thing and wants to be a cheerleader and advocate for patients managing diabetes.

Dr. Jacob Saling is a highly accomplished pharmacist with a strong background in both clinical practice and healthcare administration. He holds a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and a Masters of Healthcare Administration from Louisiana State University - Shreveport. Dr. Saling further specialized his training through PGY-1 and PGY-2 residencies, focusing on Community Pharmacy and Health System Administration and Leadership, respectively. His professional experience demonstrates a clear trajectory of increasing responsibility and leadership. Dr. Saling currently serves as a Pharmacy Operations Manager at Ascension Saint Thomas in Murfreesboro, TN, where he manages operations for a acute care facility and oversees a large team. Prior to this, he was a Clinical Pharmacy Supervisor at Memorial Regional Hospital, where he supervised a team of approximately 40 staff members and played a key role in various initiatives, including the Pharmacy Technician Apprentice Training Program. Dr. Saling's clinical experience includes roles at Memorial Cancer Institute, where he focused on chemotherapy order verification and process improvement. He also has experience in community pharmacy, including a residency with Kroger Pharmacy. Beyond his operational and clinical expertise, Dr. Saling is actively involved in professional development and scholarship. He is a published author in the Journal of the American Pharmacists Association and has presented at numerous professional conferences.

Dr. Nancy Caddigan is the Clinical Pharmacist and Vaccine Coordinator for the Washoe Tribal Health Center, in Gardnerville Nevada. She lives in Carson City, Nevada with her husband of 40 years. She is a graduate of the inaugural class of Roosevelt University's College of Pharmacy in 2014. Prior to attending Pharmacy School, Ms. Caddigan had a 27 year career in Information Technology. Since completing school and passing the boards in 2014, Dr. Caddigan has had a wide range of positions in Pharmacy. Her first position was at a major teaching hospital in Baton Rouge, Louisiana as a Staff Pharmacist. She next worked in a closed-door Long Term Care pharmacy that catered to nursing and group homes. She was hired because of her experience as a technician and pharmacy intern, compounding IV antibiotics at Mercy Hospital in Dubuque, Iowa. She wrote SOPs and implemented the USP-797 standards for this pharmacy becoming the champion for Antibiotic Stewardship. She also created a process and log system to keeping, loaning and maintaining IV pumps. She worked for one year as a floating pharmacist for the Rite-Aid retail chain, during their transition year in Louisiana when they were being bought by Walgreens. Her next adventure was in Pharmacy Management. She worked for LCMC Health - Touro Infirmary as the Operations Manager managing a staff of 60 pharmacists and technicians. Then Pharmacy Director for a small LTAC/IPR hospital, until she was recruited to come work for the Tribal Nation as their Vaccine Coordinator.

Marilena Antonopoulos, PharmD, MPH is a Medical Affairs professional with more than 16 years experience in the pharmaceutical & vaccines industries. She has spent her entire pharmaceutical industry career in U.S. Medical Affairs. Prior to joining industry, she was full-time faculty at the Long Island University Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy. She also developed strong clinical pharmacy skills while working at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in New York City. During these years, she precepted numerous pharmacy students and residents. Prior to joining academia, Marilena had experience working in a community pharmacy as a pharmacist and pharmacy intern at Eckerd Drugs in Brooklyn, NY. She also possesses extensive knowledge and training in global public health with hands on international experience through mission trips and other volunteer opportunities.

Ass. Prof. Dr. sc. Arijana Meštrović, MPharm, FFIP is an international Member of APhA, recently elected as MAL to International Community of APhA. Independent consultant and director of professional programs at the international agency Pharma Expert, providing CPD programs for pharmacists in various areas. Her interest is development of competences in pharmacy, therefore educational programs she provides are competency-based - formed to influence not only knowledge and skills, but also attitudes and values. For the last 10 years, she was teaching Pharmaceutical Care and Social Pharmacy at faculties of pharmacy in Croatia and Cyprus. She was a community pharmacist for 14 years. • Arijana is a trainer of communication, presentation and sales skills as well as a certified trainer of the APhA in MTM. She was a member of the International Services Program Advisory Group of the ACPE, USA for 12 years. In the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP), Arijana held the position of President of the Scientific Committee for the World Pharmaceutical Congress, and today she is the Vice-President of the Academic Section, a member of the FIPEd ExCO, member of Etichs Advisory Group and holds the title of Global Lead in Competency Development in FIPHub. Arijana is a member of the Pharmaceutical Care Network of Europe (PCNE), and an international expert and consultant to the WHO. She received the FIP Fellow Award as well as the Distinguished Service Award from the Indian Association of Colleges of Pharmacy for her contribution in promoting progress and innovation in pharmacy practice and education.

TONINO F. MICHIENZI has been an employee with Walgreens for the past 32 years, where he currently holds the position of Medication Therapy Management lead for region seven. Michienzi is a 1988 graduate of the University of Western Ontario, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in biology, and a 1992 graduate of Ferris State University College of Pharmacy, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in pharmacy. Michienzi has been a member of the Michigan Pharmacists Association for the past 7 years, the American Pharmacists Association for the past 2 years, and the American Society of Hospital Pharmacists for the past 2 years. Michienzi is also a Residency Program Director for a PGY1 Community-based residency between Walgreens and Ferris State University. Michienzi is also the director of a longitudinal Walgreens P4 APPE in Community Pharmacy. Michienzi currently resides in Jenison.

Zachary Curren, PharmD, MPH is a clinical pharmacist with a focus on building innovative pharmacy services and elevating the role of new practitioners within the profession. He currently serves as the first clinical pharmacist at Heartland Community Health Center, a federally qualified health center, where he manages chronic disease states and leads efforts to integrate pharmacy services into primary care. Previously, Dr. Curren established both the ambulatory care and transitions of care pharmacist roles at The University of Kansas Health System – Olathe Campus. His work led to the creation of a pharmacist-led discharge reconciliation process, expansion of consult services to 17 clinics, and implementation of clinical education for providers. He also served as PGY-1 residency program coordinator, research preceptor, and wellness committee chair, playing a pivotal role in supporting early-career pharmacists. Dr. Curren is currently serving a second term on the APhA New Practitioner Advisory Committee, where he is leading a revamp of the mentor program to enhance practitioner engagement with pharmacy schools. He also contributes to APhA’s Wellbeing Advisory Committee and is an active member of the Phi Lambda Sigma Member Engagement Committee. With a strong commitment to sustainability, collaboration, and advancing clinical pharmacy practice, Dr. Curren continues to advocate for new practitioner visibility and leadership within APhA. He holds both a Doctor of Pharmacy and a Master of Public Health from Samford University and was honored as Preceptor of the Year in 2024 by The University of Kansas Health System – Olathe Campus.

Dr. Anita Jacobson’s professional interests focus on advancing pharmacist-patient communication, educating healthcare providers about the risks of the unregulated drug supply, and expanding access to harm reduction resources such as naloxone. As Director of the Community First Responder Program and the Northeast Rural Opioid Technical Assistance Center, she leads public health initiatives that integrate pharmacy practice into frontline overdose prevention and education. Dr. Jacobson has served as Principal Investigator on over $4 million in grant-funded projects aimed at addressing the opioid overdose epidemic. These initiatives have supported widespread community-based naloxone distribution, rural outreach, and interprofessional training in harm reduction and overdose response. Her leadership has directly contributed to training thousands of professionals and laypersons and distributing life-saving naloxone kits across New England. A passionate advocate for stigma-free, person-centered care, Dr. Jacobson develops continuing education programs that equip pharmacists and other healthcare providers with the skills to engage patients in meaningful, compassionate conversations about substance use. Her national presentations and enduring CE content emphasize motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care, and cultural humility. She is also nationally recognized for her expertise on the unregulated drug supply, including xylazine, fentanyl analogs, and synthetic cannabinoids. Her work informs clinical practice and public policy by raising awareness of emerging trends and providing actionable strategies for patient education and overdose prevention.

Frank North, Pharm.D., M.P.A., R.Ph. is an Instructional Assistant Professor at Texas A&M University Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy and Director for Interprofessional Learning in Practice for the Texas A&M University Health Office of Interprofessional Practice, Education, and Research. He is licensed in Texas and Washington, DC and serves as National President of the National Pharmaceutical Association (NPhA). Dr. North earned the Doctor of Pharmacy, Master of Public Administration, and Bachelor of Science in Biology from Texas Southern University (TSU) in Houston, Texas, and completed several certificate, leadership, and diplomate programs focused on pharmacy, higher education, and civic engagement. He is a life member of NPhA, Phi Delta Chi Pharmaceutical Fraternity, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., and is a general member of a host of professional and community-based organizations. Dr. North's mission and purpose are to achieve and maintain just and equitable representation among underrepresented minoritized groups with emphasis on African Americans/Blacks and Black men. He is a 4th generation Houston, graduate of Houston’s first high school to education Black students, Booker T. Washington, a recipient of the TAMU IPER Teaching Excellence Award, TPA Distinguished Service Award, Houston’s Business Journal’s 2022 40 under 40 Award, and Texas Black Expo’s 2023 Outstanding Educator – Assistant Professor level.

Timaree Fullerton is a passionate advocate for pharmacy technician education and workforce development, currently serving as Pharmacy Technician Program Director. With years of hands-on experience in both community and institutional pharmacy settings, Timaree brings a practical, education-focused perspective to leadership—one that centers on building strong foundations for technicians entering the profession. Throughout her career, she has led efforts in curriculum design, national certification preparation, accreditation, and externship support. Her work is grounded in the belief that every technician deserves access to quality education, meaningful career pathways, and a strong support system. Timaree’s expertise spans sterile and non-sterile compounding, pharmacy law, and developing standards that prepare students for success in real-world practice. If elected Community Pharmacy Section Chair-elect, she will focus on three key priorities: 1) advancing technician education and certification support, 2) promoting professional recognition and leadership opportunities, and 3) strengthening best practices across all pharmacy settings through collaboration between educators, employers, and regulators. Timaree believes in leading with integrity, listening to the needs of the workforce, and pushing for innovation that reflects the realities of pharmacy today. She is especially passionate about mentoring students and emerging professionals, and about building a pharmacy community that’s inclusive, forward-thinking, and prepared for the future.

Courtney O'Keefe, PharmD, BCACP, is an ambulatory care pharmacist at Indiana University (IU) Health. She is core faculty with the IU Arnett Family Medicine Residency program and an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Purdue University College of Pharmacy. She serves as a preceptor for a variety of learners, including pharmacy students, PGY1 pharmacy residents, and medical residents. One research area of interest for her includes quality improvement in experiential teaching, ensuring her learners are getting the most out of their experiences. Courtney earned her PharmD from Purdue University, completed her Community-based PGY1 at Ascension St. Vincent in Indianapolis, IN, then went on to complete her two-year Academic and Ambulatory Care fellowship at Purdue University. Outside of work, she can likely be found cheering on the Boilermakers.

Dr. Oluwabukola O. Akinsiku is a Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Public Health Service and a dedicated public health professional with over 15 years of service across federal clinical, community, and leadership settings. She currently serves as Program Coordinator and Special Assistant to the Director in the Office of Minority Health within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), where she supports national initiatives focused on improving health outcomes.
Dr. Akinsiku is board-certified in both Pharmacotherapy (BCPS) and Advanced Diabetes Management (BC-ADM), and has led pharmacist-run clinics for diabetes management and tobacco cessation. Her work has directly improved care access and chronic disease outcomes in tribal and underserved communities.
Dr. Akinsiku has held multiple leadership roles through her career and believes in empowering pharmacists as frontline public health providers. With a passion for service and a track record of impact, Dr. Akinsiku is committed to strengthening the role of pharmacists in advancing community health and looks forward to contributing her expertise to the APhA Public Health Community.

Pam Lincoln-Giang, PharmD, BCGP, currently serves as the Sr. Director of Pharmacy for WelbeHealth where she is responsible for overall pharmacy strategy and development of the pharmacist role within the PACE model of care. Dr. Lincoln-Giang's prior experience spans a multitude of managed care venues including risk-based provider groups, home-based provider groups, PBMs and health plans. Her areas of interest include value-based care, quality, HEDIS and CMS Star measures. Dr. Lincoln-Giang received her Bachelor of Science in developmental and cell biology from the University of California, Irvine and completed her Doctor of Pharmacy and ASHP-accredited PGY1 residency with the University of Southern California. She is also a board-certified geriatric pharmacist.

Dr. Wendy Galbraith, PharmD, BCNP, FAPhA, is a nationally recognized leader in nuclear pharmacy, pharmaceutical education, and regulatory standards. She currently serves as Clinical Associate Professor and Nuclear Pharmacy Track Director at the University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy, where she has advanced nuclear pharmacy education and practice for over two decades. Dr. Galbraith is board-certified in nuclear pharmacy and a Fellow of the American Pharmacists Association (APhA), reflecting her sustained contributions to the profession. Dr. Galbraith’s influence extends nationally through her roles on the USP Radiopharmaceutical Compounding Expert Panel, where she helped develop and implement USP <825> standards, and as a past chair of the APhA-APPM Nuclear Pharmacy Special Interest Group. She is a recipient of the APhA-APPM William H. Briner Distinguished Achievement Award in Nuclear Pharmacy Practice, recognizing her impact on patient care and pharmacy practice standards. An accomplished educator and mentor, Dr. Galbraith has coordinated core and elective courses in nuclear pharmacy, pharmaceutical mathematics, and compounding, and is celebrated for her commitment to student and resident training. Her scholarly work includes numerous peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, and national presentations, often in collaboration with students and trainees. Dr. Galbraith’s service includes leadership on APhA committees, regulatory affairs, and national advisory panels, as well as contributions to FDA and USP initiatives. Her dedication to advancing pharmacy practice, regulatory excellence, and education positions her as a visionary and collaborative leader for APhA and the profession.

Elizabeth Unni, PhD, MBA, BPharm, is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Social, Behavioral, and Administrative Sciences at the Touro College of Pharmacy in New York. Following completion of a Pharmacy Degree from India, she earned her MBA from the University of Louisiana at Monroe and her PhD in Pharmaceutical Socioeconomics from the University of Iowa. Dr. Unni teaches pharmacy professionalism, pharmacy management, the healthcare systems in the United States, and leadership. Her research is mainly focused on patients' self-management of chronic disease conditions, with emphasis on medication adherence. She has developed theoretical models and a measurement scale to understand and measure medication adherence and has published widely. Dr. Unni also conducts research in pharmacy education and has published on topics such as career vitality and faculty retention in pharmacy academia. She has been recognized for her excellence and dedication in research. She is the director of the Health Disparities Fellowship program and the Founding Director of the PharmD/MBA program at the Touro College of Pharmacy. In addition to working closely with the APhA-APRS ESAS section, she is a fellow of APhA. She has also completed the AACP Academic Leadership Fellows Program and is a graduate of the Society of Behavioral Medicine's Leadership Institute and Touro University's Leadership Academy. Elizabeth currently serves as the Editor-In-Chief for the International Society of Quality of Life's official journal, Journal of Patient Reported Outcomes.

Dr. Reba Forbess is the Pharmacy Operations Manager at Houston Methodist Willowbrook in Houston, TX, and a Clinical Pharmacist at HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood. She earned both her PharmD and PhD in Pharmaceutics from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, TN. At Houston Methodist Willowbrook, she leads initiatives in medication safety, research, staff development, and education. She developed the hospital’s transitions of care (TOC) practice model beginning in 2013, launching admission services and expanding to discharge in 2014. Currently under her leadership, the program has since grown to include ambulatory care and Meds to Bed services. Dr. Forbess is an active member of several professional organizations. She currently serves as Member-at-Large for the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Transitions of Care (TOC) Special Interest Group (SIG) and has previously served as Chair of the TOC Practice Committee and Co-Chair of the TOC Communications Committee. She is also a member of the Education Steering Committee for the ASHP Section of Inpatient Care Practitioners, where she leads conference proposal development. She is the Immediate Past-President of the Gulf Coast Society of Health-System Pharmacists (GCSHP) and serves on the Board of Directors for the Texas Society of Health-System Pharmacists (TSHP). Her professional interests include TOC, medication reconciliation, patient education, and staff development. Her recent presentations focus on interdepartmental communication, preceptorship, and TOC best practices, including her role as faculty for the TSHP Transitions of Care Certificate Program.