Specialty

Community Practice/Ambulatory Care

Practice Site

Barnabas Health Retail Pharmacy – Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

Education & Training

BA (Chemistry) – The College of Saint Rose, Albany, NY
PharmD – Albany College of Pharmacy, Albany, NY
Post-Doctoral Fellowship – Clinical Research and Regulatory Affairs – Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, in conjunction with the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowship Program

Certifications

APhA Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery – Trainer
APhA Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery – Immunizer
APhA Delivering Medication Therapy Management Services in the Community – Trainer
APhA Delivering Medication Therapy Management Services in the Community
Basic Life Support/CPR – American Red Cross
Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist
TeamSTEPPS® Master Trainer

Clinical Interests

Immunization Awareness and Delivery, Medication Therapy Management, Community Outreach/Patient Education, Medication and Health Care Access, Point of Care Testing

Research Interests

Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, Skills-based Laboratory Education and Accommodations, Interprofessional Education/Collaboration, Immunization Practices

Publications

Other Academic/Clinical Appointment

Assistant Professor (Courtesy Joint Appointment): Primary Care Department, School of Health Professions–Physician Assistant Program, Piscataway, NJ

Awards

2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2023, 2024, 2026 – William and Helen Levine Teacher of the Year, Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy
2026 – Cheryl Wall Faculty Fellowship Award, Rutgers University
2026 – Laboratory Innovation and Teaching Excellence (LITE) Award, American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy – LaboratoryInstructors Special Interest Group (SIG)
2025 – Lab SIG Publication Award, American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy – Laboratory Instructors SIG
2024 – Rutgers Health Chancellor Excellence in Community Service Award, Rutgers University
2024 – William H. McNeill Award – Outstanding Community Service, New Jersey Pharmacists Association
2024 – Adult Drug Abuse and Prevention Team (ADAPT) Appreciation Award, Family Connections – Essex County Prevention Coalition
2023 – Rosario J. Mannino Award – Meritorious Service to Pharmacy Profession and NJPhA, New Jersey Pharmacists Association
2022 – Collaboration and Community Award, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences2021 – Bowl of Hygeia Award, New Jersey Pharmacists Association (APhA Foundation & NASPA)
2020 – RBHS Chancellor Distinguished Community Service Award, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences – Rutgers University
2020 – Donald J. Wernik Academic Achievement Award, New Jersey Pharmacists Association
2013, 2014 – AACP Walmart Scholars Program Mentor
2012 – NASPA Excellence in Innovation Award, New Jersey Pharmacists Association
2007 – Health Care Program Excellence and Supportive Community Partnership, Hillside, NJ Health Department