Abby Hein, Pharm D. - Clinical Pharmacist, Lawrence Memorial Hospital She is a clinical pharmacist at Lawrence Memorial Hospital (LMH) in Lawrence, Kansas where she helped develop and implement the outpatient pharmacy and Meds 2 Beds program.

Dr. Brian Barnes Pharm D. - Associate Dean for Academic Affairs for the University of Kansas School of PharmacyHe earned his Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Kansas School of Pharmacy, and Masters of Science in Clinical Research from the University of Kansas, School of Medicine.

Clark Kebodeaux, Pharm D., BCACP - Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Kentucky College of PharmacyHe is a clinical assistant professor of pharmacy practice and science at the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy. He graduated from the University of Kansas School of Pharmacy and completed a PGY1 community pharmacy residency at the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy.

Amanda Applegate Pharm D., BCACP - Clinical Services Coordinator, Balls Foods StoresShe is the pharmacy clinical services coordinator for Balls Food Stores in Kansas City, KS. Where she manages immunizations, MTM, and biometric screenings. She also works with patients with diabetes and/or cardiovascular disease through the “Start Now” disease management program.

Alexandra Blasi, JD, MBA - Kansas State Board of PharmacyShe was appointed by the Kansas State Board of Pharmacy as the Executive Secretary in 2015. She received both her Juris Doctor and Master of Business Administration from Washburn University in Topeka. Blasi is currently serving as an attorney for the Kansas Department of Commerce.

Frank Fanizza, Pharm D. - PGY-2 Ambulatory Care Resident, The University of Kansas Health SystemHe received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy in 2016 and went on to complete a PGY-1 community practice residency with Balls Food Stores and the University of Kansas School of Pharmacy in Olathe, Kansas.

Jessica Langley, MS - Executive Dir. of Education Provider Markets, National Healthcareer Association She is the Executive Director of Education and Provider Markets for National Healthcareer Association (NHA), an allied health certification company. Her role puts her at the forefront of the national effort to influence allied health certification acceptance and regulation throughout the U.S.

Ken Mishler, Pharm D., MBA - Corporate Pharmacist, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of KansasAfter graduating from the University of Kansas School of Pharmacy, he spent the next 25 years working as a Staff Pharmacist, Critical Care Pharmacist and Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator in hospitals located in Parsons, Lawrence and Kansas City.

Dr. Tariq Adwan - Chief Scientific Officer for Alpha GenomixHe graduated from Misericordia University with his B.S. in Biology and Chemistry with honors. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Colorado from the program of Cell Biology, Stem Cells and Development where he also did his postdoctoral fellowship.

Ryan Funk, Pharm D., Ph.D. - Assistant Professor of Pharmacy PracticeEarned his degrees at the University of Kansas. He most recently served as a postdoctoral fellow at Children’s Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri.

Ashley Lorenzen, Pharm D., BCPS - Assistant Prof. Concordia University Wisconsin School of PharmacyDr. Lorenzen maintains a practice as a clinical pharmacist at Ministry Medical Group part of Ascension Wisconsin, a primary care clinic in rural, northern Wisconsin.

Conference Speakers

Rebecca P. Snead, R.Ph. - CEO, National Association of State Pharmacy AssociationsShe is the Executive Vice President and CEO of the National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations (NASPA). Prior to assuming this position she was the Executive Director of the Virginia Pharmacists Association for more than a decade. She serves on many boards and alliances focused on advancing the profession of pharmacy.

Brad Newell Pharm D., BCACP, BCGP - Consultant Pharmacist, Preston PharmacyPractices in the areas of community retail, ambulatory care, hospital and currently in long-term care. He is an active member of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists, Kansas Society of Consultant Pharmacist, American Pharmacists Association, American Associate of Diabetes Educators and the American Diabetes Association.

Erica Wilkinson, Pharm D. - PGY-1 Community Pharmacy Resident, KU and Dillons PharmacyShe is the Pharmacy Resident for the PGY-1 Community Pharmacy Residency Program through Dillons and the KU School of Pharmacy. She graduated from the KU School of Pharmacy in May 2017 with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree.

Abby Winter Pharm D., MPA, BCACP - Clinical Assistant Professor, KU School of PharmacyShe earned her Doctorate of Pharmacy and Masters in Public Administration from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. She completed a PGY-1 Community Pharmacy Residency with a focus in Academia and Ambulatory Care at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska.

Betsy Reynolds, PharmD., CGP - Director of Clinical Services, UVANTA - Kansas CityShe received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Missouri – Kansas City (UMKC) in 2008. She served as the pharmacist-in-charge of a retail pharmacy for eight years where she was involved in providing clinical services including immunizations and Medication Therapy Management (MTM).

Cambrey Nguyen, Pharm D. - Drug Information Specialist, Clinical Assistant Prof., KU School of PharmacyShe earned her degree from the University of Kansas School of Pharmacy in 2012. After graduation, she worked for Walgreens as a Market Pharmacist. She joined the KU School of Pharmacy in March 2016 as a clinical assistant professor in the KU Drug Information Center.

Emily Prohaska, Pharm D. - BCACP, BCGP - Clinical Pharmacist, Balls Foods StoresShe received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Kansas School of Pharmacy in 2010. She also completed a second year Drug Information specialty residency at the University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City, Kansas.

Karen Moeller, Pharm D. - Clinical Associate Prof., KU School of PharmacyShe is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice and Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine at The University of Kansas. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Virginia Commonwealth University,

Tiffany Shin, Pharm D., BCACP - Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Kansas School of Pharmacy She is board certified in ambulatory care pharmacy. She earned a B.S. in Pharmaceutical Science and a Pharm D., from the Ohio State University College of Pharmacy.

Jeremy Sasser, BS, CPhT - Pharmacy Market Strategist, National Healthcareer AssociationIn his role with NHA, he helps develop content to prepare pharmacy technicians to become nationally certified. His entire professional career has been dedicated to the field of pharmacy, and he’s passionate about continuing to help move the industry forward.

Sarah Peake, Pharm.D. - Medical Science Liaison for Alpha Genomix LaboratoriesShe received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Georgia. She is experienced in the fields of pharmacogenomics, acute care, ambulatory care, and the management of patients with co-morbid psychiatric and substance abuse disorders.

Michael Apley, DVM, PhD, DACVCP - Frick Professor of Clinical Sciences, Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine

Justin Blanding, MPH, Epidemiologist Bureau of Epidemiology and Public Health Informatics, Kansas Department of Health and Environment

Brenda Davis, RN, BSN, CIC - QI Project Manager, Kansas Foundation for Medical Care, Inc.

Jennifer Dill, PharmD. - Clinical Assistant Prof., University of Kansas School of Pharmacy

Katie Foster, MS, PharmD., BCPS, FCCM - Pharmacy Clinical Manager, PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency Director & Trauma Pharmacist, Stormont Vail Health

Andi Roths, Pharm D. - Vice President of Clinical Development, CustomRx PharmacyShe received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Kansas School of Pharmacy in 2005. She has been employed as pharmacist-in-charge and VP of Clinical Development with Custom Rx Pharmacy and Wellness Concepts, in Wichita, since graduating in 2005.