Sara Alizai

Justine Beck

Lillian Chang

Tam Dinh

Olivia Han

     I was born in Seoul, Korea and enjoyed living there until when I was 17. Then, I came to U.S. because Korean schools didn’t allow me to sleep enough. I graduated from University of Colorado at Boulder with Economics degree, but changed my career direction because I didn’t want to make U.S. economy worse =) I love to eat pretty desserts, go shopping, and read news online~ And one last thing…I love people who buy me ice-cream…frozen yogurt counts, too! ^^

Josephine Feng

Taura Holmes

    Taura is the oldest of 7 children and although she was born in TN and raised in MD, her true and future home is Cali-forn-i-A! After graduating from pharmacy school she hopes to complete a residency in Albuquerque before moving to sunny California, the land that she loves. In her free time she loves traveling, visiting family, shopping, watching tv/movies, taking trapeze lessons, going out to eat and most importantly napping. She loves to eat and you will always see her carrying around a huge lunch box of snacks to eat in class. If you don't see her with food then something must be wrong because she is always hungry. 

Kathy Johnson

Jen Justice

Matthew Khol

Anna Kim

Hanna Kim

Jason Kwong

A few interesting things about me:

1) I was born, actually named by my Chinese name Jay Sun Wukong, but because of a mistake in the sound of the name, the nurse had written "Jason Kwong" and henceforth my name is as it is now.

2) I grew up in the small town of Astoria in Oregon where I played every weekend with my best friends getting into trouble with police and digging for treasures we were sure were buried by acient pirates in the nearby caves.

3) My interests are music, like playing the guitar. My uncle was a science geek himself and he made America's largest working amplifier in 1985. Unfortunately, I had plugged a guitar into it, and out of curiosity, turned up the volume all the way and broke the amplifier worh one pick of a chord. I guess it was never meant to be played.

4) My other interests are martial arts. I have trained since I was 15 in Miyagi-do Karate under a Japanese master. Since I didn't have money initially to pay for lessons, he allowed me to paint his fences and scrub his floors in exchange for them.

5) I entered into pharmacy school in 2008 and the most important thing to me is to have fun. I mean, why so serious?

Grace Lan

Keith Lau

Daniel Lee

EunYoung Lee

Jin Lee

Heather Lim

Michelle Lo

Jackie Lu

Eric Oak

Bode Ogundare

Paul Ortiz

Emily Pak

Hye-Jin Park

Jeannie Poon

                                                                 "whatever you are, be a good one." -Abraham Lincoln

          i'm jeannie. most people call me 'jp.' i like the colours red, blud, and green...in that order,

                                                                                     specifically. all day i dream about eating.

                                                                                                               seven days a week i'm:

                                not looking at salt, pepper nor sand 'cause small grains make me nauseous.

randomly designating myself as an animal and acting out its' daily habits. on this particular day, i

                              chose to be a wolverine, which means i am going to scent-mark my territory.

                             carrying my backpack, which i named 'Wilber', around with me wherever i go.

                                                               brushing my teeth after every meal. and i mean every.

                       running on my treadmill, Mason, with converse all-stars. i'm such a bad arse huh?

                                                                                                                  Who I'd like to meet:

               you. everyone has a story; i'm open to hearing abou tit and maybe even be a part of it.

                            you'll know once you read this that i took this from you; ergo, thank you much.

Gracella Potente

Hee-Jung Pyun

Czarlite Ricasa

Arum Seaton

Michael Shaaw

Vaidehi Sheth

Jeannie Shum

Peter Thai

Anh Tran

Neal Vasist

Deborah Wang

Della Wang

Helen Xin

Serena Yang

Jenn Yeung

     Surjit is a native of Maryland where she was born and raised. She attended the University of Maryland, College Park where she completed her B.S. in Physiology and Neurobiology. When she is not studying, which is about 2 hours of the day, she enjoys spending time with the family, sleeping, listening to music, and clubbing. Most people eat to live, but Surjit lives to eat. She enjoys eating foods of all cultures and has traveled many regions of the globe doing so. Before coming to pharmacy school, she spent a year traveling through Europe, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, the Carribean, and US. One of her goals in life is to completely fill her passport, documenting her travels. She is a competitive dancer in the art of bhangra and has participated in many shows, but her true love lies in the beats and lyrics of hip hop.

"I'd rather die enormous than live dormant..." -Jay Z

     Cathy was born and raised in Taipei, Taiwan. She came to Maryland around the age of 14. She went to University of Maryland at College Park and received a BS in Biochemistry. Cathy owns a brown Tabby named Sophie. In her free time, she loves to sleep or train her cat to do a hand shake.

     My name is William Christopher Charles (just call me Chris). I'm the 2nd oldest of 12 kids so I thrive on being around & meeting new people. I was born & raised in Maryland so I'm still close to home, but don't get me wrong-I really do love to travel. I like running my mouth so if you sit next to me for too long, you'll probably learn my whole life story. Chances are you'll see me in the PLC so if you need anything just ask. Good luck with classes and don't forget to make time to relax!

     Ines is the youngest of three children of the Chen family. Her parents are from Taiwan but she was born in Argentina and calls California her home. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences from the University of California, Irvine. She enjoys shopping with her sister, discussing movies and books with her brother, and spending time with her parents who sometimes drive her crazy. During her spare time Ines enjoys being a nerd, reading scifi, fantasy, and Jane Austen novels. She also loves watching movies(anything but horror movies) and trying new food. One of her life goals is to travel to all of the wonders of the ancient world.

     Tiffany has literally been around the world. She was first born in Berlin, Germany but lived in Chicago for a short time before moving to Korea and living in Song-pa-gu, Bun-dang and Kang-nam-gu, respectively. She then ventured back to the states and lived in Seymour, Indiana as an exchange student before moving to Mississippi for high school. She finished her remaining high school years in Auburn before attending Auburn University in Alabama. After college, she finally settled down in Baltimore, Maryland for pharmacy school.  Tiffany likes to eat, play tennis, drink coffee, sleep, read in her spare time and work and make money at Walgreens.

     Caitlin Bridget Corker was born on Travis Air Force Base in California and has been continually on the move ever since thanks to her mom, lovingly referred to as “the Colonel”.  She currently lives in Frederick, MD with her mom and younger sister.  Caitlin graduated from University of Maryland Baltimore County in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology.  She enjoys singing (yes, she was in a band), ASL, eating, sleeping, sewing, cooking, baking, cleaning, knitting, acting, teaching, swimming, reading, dreaming, and being silly.  Caitlin has no idea where she will find herself at the end of her schooling, but is excited about the innumerable opportunities. 

    Erin is the oldest of 3 children. Although she was born in Oklahoma and lived in Germany <army brat> she calls Salisbury on the Eastern Shore of Maryland home. She currently resides in tranquil Columbia with her fabulous roommate and two kittens. She has a BS in Biology and a minor in History from the University of Maryland Baltimore County.  She loves to swim, read romance novels, cook for her friends, and play with Bella, her kitten. She was never terribly into competitive sports, having swam and played field hockey in high school, but has recently found herself enjoying many an O’s and Terps game.  Erin has worked in community and hospital pharmacy, but currently is working retail at the Safeway in Canton.  She isn’t sure where in pharmacy she will find her niche, but hopes it will involve direct patient contact to better the quality of their lives.  She is excited to be in pharmacy school and proud to be a member of Kappa Psi. 

     Brittany is the oldest of three children and grew up in a small town in Central New York. She is a lacrosse fanatic, playing the sport from a young age. She went to a small college in Western New York to finish her career as a Division I lacrosse player, as well as receive a B.S. in Biochemisty. Now, she is in the middle of receiving her officating license so she can continue to be a part of the game that she loves. Brittany is also a professionally trained singer focusing mostly in classical music and Broadway. One day, she wants to visit Italy.

Yoo-mee Han

    Yoo-Mee was born in Seoul, South Korea. When she was 12 years old, she moved to sunny California, where she grew up in the valley and attended UCLA. She plans to get her pharmacy degree and move back to LA. In her free time, she enjoys sleeping, eating, shopping, cleaning, dancing, walking, running, and yoga. She loves to chill and relax with her family, friends, and dogs.

     Rosa was born on the 4th of July here in Maryland, and has lived in Maryland for most of her life. Before she came to pharmacy school she did her undergraduate pharmacy requirements at the University of Maryland Baltimore County. She usually is reading romance novels in between classes, or chatting with friends. She loves to cook especially Italian since she is full-blooded Italian she even speaks it fluently, but don't ask her to talk to you because she hates that =) She loves sushi and being a huge pharmacy nerd. Feel free to come up and talk to her anytime, she loves talking and meeting new people just don't get her confused with Brittany Farrugia! =)

     Michelle is the oldest of three children and was born and raised in sunny Southern California (Orange County to be exact).  She received her B.A. from UC Berkeley in 2006 with a degree in Molecular and Cell Biology (GO BEARS!!!).  Before moving to the east coast, she stayed in the San Francisco/Berkeley area to work for a year at Pharmacare Specialty Pharmacy (a branch of CVS) and enjoyed assisting patients and helping them understand the importance of taking control of their health.  She is pursuing the PharmD/MBA dual degree and hopes to finish both concurrently.  Upon graduation she is not sure if she will return to California or stay on the east coast for a few years before settling down.  In her spare time, she loves to try new restaurants, walk around in DC or Inner Harbor, go to the beach, shop, and sleep. Although she has become used to the East Coast, she'll always love the LAKERS!!!

    David was raised in Nairobi, Kenya. In 2001, he decided to cross the Atlantic Ocean in pursuit of higher education in the U.S. He pursued his undergraduate degree at William Paterson University in Wayne, NJ where he graduated with a B.S in Biology, a minor in Computer Science, with honors in the Humanities. Before enrolling in Pharmacy school, he worked briefly as a Consultant for PepsiCo, Inc in New York where he was involved in designing studies to test new products that would be introduced into the global market. In his rare spare time, he enjoys listening to music, watching movies, reading interesting books, and learning more about stocks, ETFs and mutual funds. He hopes to pursue a residency and practice pharmacy as a clinical pharmacy specialist in California.

     Julie hails from Fresno, CA otherwise known as the raisin capital of the world (go nature’s candy).  She graduated from UCLA with a B.S. in microbiology and molecular genetics in 2001.  Julie doesn't know what area in pharmacy she will focus on, but hopes to figure that out soon. So far, Julie has really enjoyed pharmacy school and is very appy (and lucky) she decided to pursue a career in pharmacy. After she graduates, Julie hopes to find a good job, get married and start a family. Her interests/hobbies include shopping, traveling, going to the beach, spa-ing, and watching movies. 

     Julie Nguyen is a self-proclaimed, perfectly amiable, wonderfully simple NERD. Born and raised in San Jose, CA, Julie graduated from University of California at Berkeley with degrees in Public Health and Integrative Biology. Boringness aside, she likes to dabble in all sorts of hobbies, from photography to Rockband to baking wedding cakes. She is a huge technology person, with a love of gadgetry that borders a serious addiction. Julie also has an unhealthy obsession with music and is constantly striving to increase her collection and musical experiences.  Although still exploring the many possibilities of pharmacy, Julie has a growing interest in pharmacy informatics, which she hopes can help quell her nerdy tendencies.

     Grace is a born and bred Marylander--we're a rare find at this school--hailing from Rockville, MD. She received her B.S. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of MD, Baltimore County in 2007. She originally considered teaching high school science, but decided that pharmacy would be a much more rewarding and fulfilling choice of profession. Upon graduation from pharmacy school, Grace hopes to move to Cali for a couple years to see what all the hoopla is about and maybe get around to completing a residency program. Eventually, she would like to pursue an MPH degree and work to eradicate the word "disparity" from healthcare. In her spare time, Grace loves to EAT!!, nap, read, clean, go to museums and galleries, watch movies, and play board games.

     Lauren was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland where she resided with her parents, older sister and bunny, Holly. For her undergraduate work, she attended Villa Julie College graduating with a BS in Biology and a minor in Chemistry. Lauren has always had a love for science dating back to reading Magic School Bus, watching Billy Nye the science guy and being glued to the Discovery Channel. But it wasn't until her junior year at VJC when she was introduced to the possibility of a career in pharmacy. Lauren began to pursue this
possibility by gaining hands on experience as a pharmacy technician at Rite Aid. Lauren is excited about continuing to expand her hands-on experiences in the field of pharmacy at Maryland. She is very proud to be a member of Kappa Psi and to have possibly by fate (6 Degrees of Separation of Danville, PA) been matched with her Big Shek =)

    Brandon was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland.  He attended Loyola College in Maryland, where he completed 3 years before being admitted into pharmacy school.  He enjoys watching movies (of all genres, but especially foreign and suspense films), reading novels, playing tennis, and practicing various martial arts when his schedule is kind enough to allow it.  He also loves hanging out with friends, family, and meeting new people.   He’s friendly, so definitely feel free to talk to him!

    Tina Son was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio (where cows and corn abound) before escaping the comforts of home to obtain her B.S. in Biology at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Before moving to Baltimore, she worked at CVS back in Ohio for 1.5 years,  but is now employed with Walgreens, otherwise known as her one-week rotation site that just never ended. In her spare time, Tina likes to play classical music on the piano and clarinet, read, bake desserts with condensed milk, try new restaurants, go camping and hiking, and horde office supplies - maybe that explains why her favorite TV show is The Office! She also has a massive weakness for food, and taking pictures of it. With pharmacy plans, she is keeping her options open to what lies ahead.

     Hello from Sheila Song, a Baltimore native.  Sheila went to University of Maryland, College Park for three years before starting pharmacy school.  During her free time she likes to explore the city, cook/bake, and hang out with friends.  She also likes researching different recipes and shopping online.  However, you can usually find her in the library or PLC studying/cramming.  After pharmacy school, she currently plans on either getting her MBA or PhD, or doing a residency. She loves meeting new people so feel free to say hi when you see her!

    Jeanne was born and raised in Silver Spring, MD. She attended the University of Maryland, College Park, and graduated in 2007 with a BS in Biochemistry. Although she is unsure of what path to take after pharmacy school she is excited to explore what the field has to offer. She enjoys being outdoors, climbing rocks, and kayaking. She loves to redbox, sleep, and drink coffee.

     Sheryl was born in Oklahoma, after that it gets confusing.  She settled in Baltimore 14 years ago and will be here for at least another 3.  With a BA in biology and a PhD in Physiology, Sheryl has been an army medic, a teacher, a researcher, a coach, and the list goes on.  Sheryl likes to climb, swim, try new sports, make pottery, or hike off into the sunset with her dog.  Not quite as dense as “Taz”, the Tasmanian devil, she does go after her goals with ferocity.  Why pharmacy?  Ask her, unlike “Taz”, she has had her shots.  She joined Kappa Psi because they represent Teamwork with great goals.  Sheryl is most interested in clinical pharmacy but is finding that the opportunities appear to be endless.  Sheryl says…
 
“Who I’ve been and what I’ve done are not nearly as important as who I am now and what I will do in the future.  Come say “Hi” and introduce me to something new… you-!”

     My name is Kenneth Thomas and I am a native of Virginia. I graduated from James Madison University in 2002 with a degree in Biology and Psychology. I came to Baltimore in 2005 to pursue a Masters in Biochemistry. I am a proud member of various organizations on campus and also a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. In my spare time, I am a mentor at New Era Academy and spend time with loved ones.

     Allen is a California transplant who is definitely enjoying the East Coast.  He started his college career at UC Irvine with computer sciences, moving onto chemistry, and then finally finding himself in pharmacy.  He is currently looking into a career in pediatric or educational pharmacy.  His family consists of three younger siblings, his parents, and the best shiba inu pup in the world.  Allen’s priorities in life are his family, his future, and his food.

     Deanna is a true Marylander - not only was she born and raised here, but she loves Old Bay! She went to three years of undergraduate at the University of Maryland, College Park before moving up to Baltimore. She's not a morning person and therefore loves coffee. She likes to bake but not cook! She enjoys musicals, anime and Asian dramas. And she can be bribed to do about anything if given bubble tea in return! She's still uncertain about what pharmacy path she wants to take but she's excited for the adventures ahead. She's hard to find since she's so short, but when you do see her, don't hesitate to say hi!

     Lydia was raised in Southern California for most of her life.  She went to University of California, Irvine for her undergraduate studies.  After this, she took a year off to play with her new puppy.  She really likes dogs, especially Corgis.  

     Chai Wang set sail from the beautiful town of San Marino, CA in a quest for an exciting life as a privateer. He cut his teeth in the battlegrounds of UCLA, specializing in the fields of microbiology, immunology, and molecular genetics. Ever sailing the intoxicating sea of life, he has come to pillage and plunder the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy for all the pharmacy knowledge it's worth. On his off days, he lazes around to admire and emulate heroes through video games and anime. He is seldom seen without his trusty sidekick, the Dell 700m, and savors whatever delectable foodstuffs he can scrounge up in the gallery. He has sworn his allegiance to Kappa Psi this year and coordinates raids with the ravens to bring in the Aztec gold.

Nana Ayesu                           

     Nana was raised in Ghana and graduated with a B.S. in biology from Southwestern Oklahoma State University in 2005. Afterwards, he worked for a pharmaceutical company for a year and decided to follow the footsteps of both of his sisters who also graduated from the University of Maryland School of pharmacy. He likes to smile a lot and is hoping to go back into the pharmaceutical industry after graduation. Peace out!!

Lorena Bagain

     Lorena was brought up in Guam and graduated with a BS in Biology from Chaminade University of Honolulu. She misses the sunshine!   She is still uncertain about career plans though walking into work with shorts and sandals will be awesome, though unlikely =(.  She is addicted to coffee and would love to take cooking classes one day.  But for now she will stick to her other addiction of watching the Food Network.

Ashley Bivins

     Ashley is the world's biggest procrastinator. She loves movies per her 150+ movie collection. Her favorite movie is Lilo and Stitch and her favorite TV show is Charmed. She loves to lay back and do nothing all day. She is a workaholic at CVS. Ashley loves her dog Scottie. (Guess his breed!!!) She loves to read James Patterson books and in her spare time she likes to crochet and do needle point. Her other favorite thing to do is talk and she does that a lot which is why she never gets anything done.

Diana Chan        

     Diana is from Millbrae, CA, which is about a 15-minute drive to San Francisco. She attended New York University and graduated with a B.A. in Biochemistry in 2005. If it can be helped, she especially likes to stay near the coast where the seafood is. Though her academic classes are mainly science and math, she loves to draw, color, and paint when she gets the chance in her hopes to keep it a lifetime hobby. Other hobbies include hanging out with friends, eating delicious varieties of sashimi and sushi, going on food adventures, watching anime, dramas, and movies, cooking and baking, and learning new things -- one of which is to currently learn Mandarin. As for pharmacy plans, she is keeping her options open.

     Marvin was born in southern California but has been in Maryland 7 years since undergrad. He enjoys the outdoors, food, and food in the outdoors (bbqs). He also has a witty sense of humor. He finds pledges creepy when they know his name before meeting him. He's capable of eating 57 wings in one sitting. But he is not just a stomach, he is all heart.

      Meghan grew up in a small town in Frederick County, MD. She graduated from Hood College where she received a B.A. in Biochemistry. She has worked at CVS for two and a half years and participated in the Safeway Internship Program this past summer. After graduation she is planning on working in either retail or geriatrics. When she's not busy with school, she likes to read, play tennis, spend time with her family, and travel. Her favorite trip was sailing in the Caribbean - she wishes she was there now!

      Brian was born in raised just outside of Baltimore in Edgewood,  Maryland.  He graduated high school in 2004 then attended UMBC for two years.  He has a younger brother back home who’s growing up very fast!  Brian enjoys eating (sushi, cheesesteak, wings), listening to music (everything but mainly rap) and spending time with his friends.  He has no clue what he wants to do after pharmacy school as of yet.

       Denise was born and raised in Maryland, and has been here her whole life. She attended the University of Maryland, College Park and graduated in 2006 with a B.S. in Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics. She enjoys taking pictures, sleeping, and eating (especially Asian cuisine and desserts!)

       Yara was born and raised in Jordan where she also did the first two years undergrad studies. She moved to the U.S in 2003 and attended UMBC to finish her B.S. Degree in Biology. She enjoys traveling, and intends to visit 5 new states each year. She also loves traveling back home whenever she gets the chance. Yara hasn’t decided on her career goals yet.

Cindy Kim               

     Cindy was born and raised in Maryland.  She got her B.S. in Molecular Cell Biology in William & Mary, afterward, she worked for NIH in cancer research.  She loves to relax, watch movies w/friends, cook, play with her dog Yoshi, run, and drink coffee.  Don't hesitate to talk to her she loves meeting people :)

Ann Lang      

      Ann grew up in Finksburg, MD, but she now commutes from Germantown, where she lives with her husband and dog. She got a  B.S. in Biology and a B.A. in Chemistry at Virginia Tech. Ann is currently involved in many activities at school, including KY, NCPA, Terra Mariae, ASCP, PLS, and APhA. In her spare time, which isn’t that often, she likes to go shopping and out to eat with friends. She really loves to go to sporting events, especially soccer and football. Go Hokies!!!

Shirley Lee

Tze-Yu Lo

Janet Mahoney

Shekhar Mehta

     From here Shek moved to "Steel City" where he studied Biostatistics. He hopes to work in the pharmaceutical industry and be involved with clinical trials in the future. When pharmacy school is not consuming his life he enjoys playing guitar, soccer and tennis, attempting to learn new languages and of course working on his break dancing moves. His favorite thing in the world is finding the perfect gift for somebody.  It's great to be in "Charm City". He's relatively friendly so don't be afraid to say hi.

Mohamed Mohamoud

Susan Montenegro

Sophia Park

Betcy Philip

Viviana Ramirez

Carolyn Same

Sheel Shah

Linda Sun

Erica Swanson

Xuan Tang

Andy Trinh

Kimberly Wu

Mavis Yeboah

Connie Yoon