Officers

Why APhA: APhA is the premier Pharmacists organization. It is composed of Pharmacists from every interest and practice setting. Furthermore, on our campus, it provides the largest number of opportunities for outreach in the community and practicing the skills we learn in school.

Favorite APhA moment: My favorite now was my least favorite at the time. Going to sing Manic Monday in Fells Point at the crack of dawn for WJZ to promote American Pharmacists Month is one of my funniest memories. It was a lot of fun! It provided at great opportunity to promote the profession.

Something most people do not know about you: I used to be a Synchronized Swimmer and swam in a show at Seaworld in San Antonio.

Favorite quote/movie/song:
"Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail" - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Movie: Goodwill Hunting

Best in Bmore: Little Italy

President-Elect

Name: Janessa Smith

Contact: jsmit037@umaryland.edu

Why APhA: Because APhA is the largest organization at the School of Pharamcy and has the largest outreach and impact in the community

Favorite APhA moment: When Daniel Lee counseled three school boys on the risks and dangers of diabetes at the FlowerMart...in the rain

Something most people do not know about you: I was born on Friday the 13th, I consider it a lucky day :)

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Best in Bmore: Best Breakfast - Papermoon, Best Place to Drink Outside - Bay Cafe, Best Italian Restaurant- Sabatinos, Best View of the City - On Top Federal Hill

Membership Vice President

Name: Lillian Chang

Contact: lchan006@umaryland.edu

Why APhA: I want to be involved in the community, connect with people and make a difference.

Favorite APhA moment: Staying up all night with my friends to support the dancers at Dance-A-Thon

Something most people do not know about you: I am afraid of dogs but I had a dog for 12 years

Favorite quote/movie/song: Pixar Films: Finding Nemo, Cars, Ratatouille, UP

Best in Bmore: Crab cakes! Yum! =D

Treasurer

Name: Julie Chon

Contact: jchon002@umaryland.edu

Why APhA: APhA is a great way to get to know all the aspects of pharmacy including opportunities in how to be active in both our community and government.

Favorite APhA moment: Wing-A-Thon

Something most people do not know about you: I grew up in S.E. Washington D.C. (the not so great part).

Favorite quote/movie/song: Fine? You know what "fine" stands for, don't you?
Unfortnately, yeah.
Freaked out...
Insecure...
Neurotic...
And emotional.
~ The Italian Job

Best in Bmore: The aquarium

Secretary

Name: Julie Mathias

Contact: jmath006@umaryland.edu

Why APhA: I've chosen to be involved in organizations that I believe in what they do and that are related to my future career goals. APhA is an organization that encompasses the vast field of pharmacy, this is important in allowing me to become involved in a professional organization. The officers and members are also some of the most excited and ambitious people, which I'm proud to be working with this upcoming year.

Favorite APhA moment: MPhA Annual Meeting

Something most people do not know about you: I've climbed the Austrian Alps

Favorite quote/movie/song: "When you come to the edge of all the light you know, and are about to step off into the darkness of the unknown, faith is knowing one of two things will happen - There will be something solid on which to stand or you will be taught to fly."

Best in Baltimore: Best place to hike - Solider's Delight

Historian/Webmaster

Name: Peter Thai

Contact: pthai001@umaryland.edu

Why APhA: Getting involved with APhA is a good way to stay up to date with the profession and its direction. Also, all the free stuff at the conventions!

Favorite APhA moment: D-Da-Da-Dance-A-Thon!

Something most people do not know about you: UC Irvine's mascot and I have the same name.

Favorite quote/movie/song: Top Gun

Best in Bmore: Miss Shirley's. I love breakfast! Also, the view of Baltimore from Fed Hill.

Shady Grove Vice President

Name: Melissa Kim

Contact: mkim013@umaryland.edu

Why APhA: the organization with a future focus training students to become proactive professionals

Favorite APhA moment: Annual in San Antonio

Something most people do not know about you: I hate going to the gym, but I love climbing rocks!

Favorite quote/movie/song: "Better isn't good enough"

Best in Rockville: Carmen's Italian Ice on Jayden Day (8th of every month)

Shady Grove Events Coordinator/DSPA Liaison

Name: Kathy Matthews

Contact: kmatt002@umaryland.edu

Why APhA: Because I love health fairs!

Favorite APhA moment: I’m new to APhA this year, so I’ll let you know.

Something most people do not know about you: I’ve met Kevin Bacon, making you now only 2-degrees from him by reading this.

Favorite quote/movie/song: In My Life – The Beatles

Best in Bmore: I only make it Baltimore about four times a year, so I couldn’t tell ya.

Senior Fundraising Committee Chair

Name: Chai Wang

Contact: jwang011@umaryland.edu

Why APhA: APhA gives you diverse opportunities to contribute to the profession and the community. If you ever feel like you need something new, you just have to speak up.

Favorite APhA moment: Seeing everyone have a good time in San Antonio.

Something most people do not know about you: My arm span is longer than my height.

Favorite quote/movie/song: Gladiator

Best in Bmore: Mezze Restaurant in Fell's Point

SPAN Coordinator

Name: Andrew York

Contact: ayork003@umaryland.edu

Why APhA: APhA is the organization that covers all of the different aspects of pharmacy. It is pharmacy's best shot at presenting a unified front, and they are always working to take action to improve the profession. APhA is the organization that all students should start in.

Favorite APhA moment: APhA Annual Meeting in San Diego- it was when my goals in APhA became clear.

Something most people do not know about you: I am a bass player through and through.

Favorite quote/movie/song: Overcome (The Recapitulation) By: Rx Bandits

Best in Bmore: Baltimore is the best.... but for food and happiness check out Memsahib

Midyear Regional Meeting Correspondent

Name: Katie Bales

Contact: mbale001@umaryland.edu

Why APhA:

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Best in Bmore:

International Pharmaceutical Students Federation Liaison

Name: Will Albanese

Contact: walba001@umaryland.edu

Why APhA: The conventions are crazy!!!

Favorite APhA moment: Visiting APhA headquarters

Something most people do not know about you: If I go to the beach I hate washing my hair afterwards because I like it when the salt stays in it :)

Favorite quote/movie/song: Anything from The Departed/The Departed/Shipping up to Boston

Best in Bmore: Kooper's

Operation Diabetes Chair

Name: Ashley McCabe

Contact: amcca003@umaryland.edu

Why APhA: It's the major umbrella organization for the pharmacy profession as a whole. AKA where all the cool kids hang.

Favorite APhA moment: Diabetic Halloween :)

Something most people do not know about you: I love Dr. Pepper

Favorite quote/movie/song: favorite movie- Amélie

Best in Bmore: Mr. Yogato!!!!!!!!

Operation Diabetes Co-Chair

Name: Erica Dranko

Contact: edran001@umaryland.edu

Why APhA: Being a member of APhA is a great way to network with students, faculty, and the pharmacy community. I'm learning lessons in leadership and professionalism while having fun, learning about pharmacy, and advocating for the profession.

Favorite APhA moment: Going to Primanti Brothers restaurant during MRM 2008 in Pittsburgh.

Something most people do not know about you: I think I'm one of the only people that actually enjoys going to the dentist.

Favorite quote/movie/song: "You can never have too many friends." -my dad

Best in Bmore: Favorite Italian food- Amicci's, Favorite dessert- Mr. Yogato

Operation Immunization Chair

Name: Ashleigh Vines

Contact: avine001@umaryland.edu

Why APhA: It's a great way to learn about different opportunities in pharmacy and get to interact with the community

Favorite APhA moment: Flowermart

Something most people do not know about you:

Favorite quote/movie/song: Grease

Best in Bmore: Canton!!

Operation Immunization Co-Chair

Name: Vicky Dang

Contact: vdang002@umaryland.edu

Why APhA: I wanted to be involved in a national organization that I could be a part of for the rest of my life, not just during school.

Favorite APhA moment: End-of-the-year Banquet.

Something most people do not know about you: I know how to hula dance

Favorite quote/movie/song: "If you want to make the world a better place, take a look at yourself and make the change" -- Michael Jackson

Best in Bmore: Papermoon Diner

Heartburn Awareness Chair

Name: Christie Staso

Contact: cstas001@umaryland.edu

Why APhA: I thoroughly enjoy helping the members of our community who are in need of healthcare assistance, and I believe that APhA will benefit my future role as a pharmacy professional.

Favorite APhA moment: APhA Banquet

Something most people do not know about you: I love to play tennis and I love mint-chocolate anything!

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Best in Bmore: Paper Moon Diner, Red Maple, Ra Sushi

Maryland Regional Operation Chair

Name: Dominick Bailey

Contact: dbail001@umaryland.edu

Why APhA: I chose APhA because it gave me an opportunity to both give back to the community and work with others committed pharmacy students towards reaching a common goal.

Favorite APhA moment: The awards banquet.

Something most people do not know about you: I love roller coasters.

Favorite quote/movie/song: Anchorman

Best in Bmore: Blue Moon Cafe

Project Chance Chair

Name: Josephine Feng

Contact: jfeng001@umaryland.edu

Why APhA: because it's a great way to get involved

Favorite APhA moment: the first APhA meeting

Something most people do not know about you:

Favorite quote/movie/song: Top Gun, Meet the Robinsons

Best in Bmore: Joe Square

Project Chance Co-Chair

Name: Andrea Passarelli

Contact: apass003@umaryland.edu

Why APhA: APhA gives student pharmacists a chance to reach out to the community and make a difference!

Favorite APhA moment: The Rockville Farmers' Market Women's Health Fair

Something most people do not know about you: I used to play offensive tackle on a boys football team

Favorite quote/movie/song: movie- The Princess Bride

Best in Bmore: Pulled pork sandwiches outside Camden Yards before an Oriole's game!

Advisors

Name: Cherokee Layson-Wolf, PharmD, CGP

Contact: cwolf@rx.umaryland.edu

Positition: Assistant Professor, Pharmacy Practice and Science Department, Patient Care Program Coordinator, NeighborCare Professional Pharmacies

Why APhA: APhA represents pharmacists in general, and serves a great deal of interests in the pharmacy realm. In addition, as a community pharmacist, APhA offers a great deal of community-related resources, and emphasizes innovative practices, such as medication therapy management and immunizations.

Favorite APhA moment: Whenever I see student members get excited about APhA initiatives.

Something most people do not know about you:

Favorite quote/movie/song:
Movie: Anything with John Cusack
Song: "Here comes your man" by the Pixies.

Best in Bmore: Matthew's Pizza in Highlandtown, Bengie's Drive-In Theater in Middle River.

Name: Christine Lee, PharmD

Contact: clee@rx.umaryland.edu

Position: Assistant Director of Clinical Services for the P3 Program

Why APhA: I feel that by being involved in this organization has allowed me to help move community pharmacy forward.

Favorite APhA moment: Armadillo racing APhA San Antonio

Something most people do not know about you: Editor and Chief of my high school yearbook and won first place for layout at yearbook camp

Favorite quote/movie/song: Be prepared. Luck is truly where preparation meets opportunity. –The Last Lecturer

Best in Bmore: Daily Grind in Fells

Name: Dr. Meghan Sullivan

Contact: msulliva@rx.umaryland.edu

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Best in Bmore: