Tell us a little about yourself:

I was born and raised in Montgomery County, Maryland, so I can truly say I am native to the DMV area! I graduated from the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy (UMSOP) at the Shady Grove Campus. I have since worked at AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals as a pharmacovigilance scientist, which means I review adverse events of our oncology products in the clinical development and post-marketing setting.

How did you hear about WMSHP?

I first heard about WMSHP as a pharmacy student, when an UMSOP alumna reached out to our class via Facebook. I wanted to network with more pharmacists and participate in the student mentorship program, so I asked for more information. Since then, I have planned various events such as the picnic, non-CE, and CE events for pharmacists and students.

What do you value most about your membership?

I like being able to meet other pharmacists in the area, since this is the only organization devoted to pharmacists in the DMV. I have been able to network with active and retired pharmacists from the FDA, industry, and clinical pharmacy, as well as attend informative CE and non-CE events.

What do you find most rewarding about your position?

As secretary, I am responsible for maintaining organization emails, running the registration tables, and reconciling our membership list. I am also a core member of planning events for our members, such as our biannual CE events. The most rewarding thing is being able to give back to the community, provide CE opportunities for pharmacists, and helping pharmacists to network with one another.

What would be your ultimate dream job?

My ultimate dream job is to be a food connoisseur and travel all over the world, learning about different cultures and connecting people through food, kind of like Anthony Bourdain.

How would you recommend members to connect within WMSHP?

I would recommend members to volunteer for WMSHP via one of our many committees. Just send an email to webwmshp@gmail.com and we would be happy to get you started. Also don’t be afraid to meet new people during our events. Everyone is full of experience and really nice to get to know!