Digital Program - 2026 COP Commencement

COMMENCEMENT

COLLEGE OF PHARMACY CLASS OF 2026

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THIS IS NOT AN OFFICIAL GRADUATION LIST While every effort is made to ensure accuracy in this commencement program, printing deadlines may result in omission of some names or use of names of some persons not completing graduation requirements as intended.

This printed program, therefore, should not be used to determine a student’s academic or degree status. The university’s official registry for conferral of degrees is the student’s permanent academic record as reflected on the student’s transcript, maintained by the Office of the University Registrar.

Commencement Agenda - Saturday, May 9, 2026 Processional.................................................................................................................................................................................................The College of Pharmacy Faculty Presiding............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Dr. Peter W. Swaan Dean and Professor

National Anthem...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Jenny Blanc 2026 College of Pharmacy Graduate 2026 UF College of Pharmacy Outstanding Pharmacy Alumnus Award.......................................................................................Dr. Peter W. Swaan

Outstanding Pharmacy Alumnus Awardee Benjamin Epstein, Pharm.D. Commencement Address................................................................................................................................................................................................Dr. Benjamin Epstein Presentation of Awards......................................................................................................................................................................................................Dr. Peter W. Swaan

DAVID W. RAMSAUR AWARD Gabrielle Gorwitz Mary-Pearl Ojukwu Chrystal Vandeventer PERRY A. FOOTE AWARD Kelly Bishop FACULTY EXCELLENCE AWARDS Teacher of the Year Award Dr. Eric Egelund Faculty Recognition Award Dr. Akash Alexander Conferring of Doctor of Pharmacy Degree.......................................................................................................................................................Dr. Peter W. Swaan

Recognition of Pharm.D. Graduates Recognition of Master of Science Graduates

Recognition of Senior Class Representatives.................................................................................................................................................Dr. Peter W. Swaan

Ciera Isaman, Gainesville Eman Gabal, Jacksonville Matthew Todd, Orlando Senior Class Address..............................................................................................................................................................................................Eman Gabal, Jacksonville

Administration of Pharmacy Oath........................................................................................................................................................................Dr. Meredith Diamond Young Alumni Council Member Closing Remarks.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................Dr. Peter W. Swaan Alma Mater..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Lily Mancini Recessional.................................................................................................................................................................................................................The Faculty and Graduates

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Greetings from the President

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embers of the Class of 2026: On behalf of the University of Florida, I am thrilled to recognize your hard work and accomplishments in reaching this day. My deepest congratulations!

Today is a day of celebration and anticipation for the next exciting phase of your lives. I join you in thanking your professors, mentors, family and friends who have supported you in your journey.

I hope that your success at one of the nation’s very best public universities gives you confidence in pursuing your boldest ambitions. I also hope that your experiences here — whether forming friendships, overcoming challenges or discovering new paths — have helped you develop humility and resolve, confidence and compassion.

May you embrace what comes next with a generous spirit, a feeling of openness, and a commitment to utilize your individual talents to the greatest good.

You have been important to this university. Your contributions to your classes and majors will benefit future generations of students. Thank you for being a vital part of our community.

I hope that you will look back on this period with fondness and appreciation, and that you will remain connected to UF as distinguished alumni.

Again, congratulations and Go Gators.

Dr. Donald Landry

Greetings from the Dean

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ongratulations to the University of Florida College of Pharmacy graduating class of 2026!

Reaching this milestone in your academic career takes perseverance, commitment and determination — many of the same qualities that embody the Gator spirit. Your UF degree

will provide the foundation for your future career endeavors, and you can have confidence knowing your education and training have prepared you well to make a meaningful impact in pharmacy.

The faculty and staff are immensely proud of the professional growth and dedication you have demonstrated during your tenure as pharmacy students. It has been our privilege to witness your transformation into skilled health care professionals. As you recite the Oath of a Pharmacist today, you affirm a lifelong commitment to serving others with compassion, integrity and excellence. Let these words guide your practice and remind you of the responsibility and trust placed in you by society.

While graduation may mark the end of your time as students, your connections with the UF College of Pharmacy are lifelong. You are joining a vibrant community of nearly 16,000 alumni who span the globe — from all 50 states and more than 45 countries. No matter where your professional journey leads, you are bound to cross paths with a Gator pharmacist or scientist. Embrace your connections to UF and always strive to enrich the lives of those around you.

Congratulations and Go Gators!

Peter W. Swaan, Ph.D., M.Pharm.

Dean and Professor UF College of Pharmacy

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University of Florida President Dr. Donald Landry Donald Landry has served as the interim president of the University of Florida since September 1, 2025. Prior to his appointment, he was the founding director of the Burch-Lodge Center for Human Longevity at Columbia as well as Chair Emeritus of the Department of Medicine at Columbia University and past Physician-in-Chief at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center, leading the Department and the Medical Service from 2007–2023.

He is also past founding director of the Division of Experimental Therapeutics.

Dr. Landry completed his PhD in Organic Chemistry with Nobel laureate R.B. Woodward at Harvard University in 1979 and then obtained the MD degree from Columbia University in 1983. After completing his Residency in Internal Medicine at the Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School, he returned to Columbia for training as an NIH Physician-Scientist, 1985–90, and remained as an active member of the Columbia faculty until his appointment to the UF presidency.

Dean of the College of Pharmacy Dr. Peter W. Swaan Peter W. Swaan became the eighth dean of the University of Florida College of Pharmacy in December 2022. He joined UF from the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, where he served as the associate dean for research and advanced graduate education, as well as a professor and chair in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences. While at Maryland, Swaan was named a university distinguished professor in recognition of his extraordinary leadership and significant contributions to the pharmaceutical sciences.

As an internationally recognized scientist, Swaan has built a highly successful research program focused on transporters in drug targeting and delivery. His early research examined ways to make poorly absorbed drugs more effective in the gastrointestinal tract, which led to his lab pioneering the use of computer modeling to determine the structural aspects of membrane transporters. He holds several U.S. patents and has published more than 150 original research articles.

Since 2015, Swaan has chaired the Board of Grants for the American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education, or AFPE. He has also chaired multiple committees within the American Association for Pharmaceutical Scientists and served on multiple NIH study sections. More than two dozen Ph.D. students have trained under his guidance. In July 2022, he was awarded the AFPE William M. Heller Mentor of the Year Award.

A native of the Netherlands, Swaan trained as a pharmacist at the University of Leiden and earned a master’s degree in pharmacy from Utrecht University in 1989. His interest in pharmaceutical research inspired him to pursue a Ph.D. in biopharmaceutics from the University of Utrecht. In 1994, he moved to the U.S. to work as a postdoctoral fellow at the University of California, San Francisco. Swaan also trained at the University of Michigan before accepting a faculty position at Ohio State University in 1996. Swaan spent seven years at Ohio State before joining the faculty in Maryland.

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University of Florida Leadership State Board of Education

University President and Cabinet

Ryan Petty, Chair MaryLynn Magar, Vice Chair

Donald Landry Interim President Joseph Glover Interim Provost and Executive Vice President - Academic Affairs J. Scott Angle Senior Vice President - Agriculture and Natural Resources Chuck Clemons Vice President - Government and Community Relations Melissa Curry Vice President - Human Resources Kurt Dudas Vice President - Strategic Initiatives Elias Eldayrie Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer Information Technology Ryan Fuller Vice President - General Counsel Nicholas Kozlov Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Colt Little Vice President - Construction, Facilities, and Real Estate Maria Gutierrez Martin Vice President - Advancement Stephen Motew President and System Chief Executive Officer - UF Health David Norton Vice President - Research Steve Orlando Interim Vice President - Strategic Communications and Marketing Mary Parker Vice President and Chief Enrollment Strategist Brandi Renton Vice President - Business Affairs Scott Stricklin Director - Athletics Heather White Vice President - Student Life

Grazie Christie Layla Collins Daniel Foganholi Sr.

Erika Fritz-Ochs Luis Fuste

Commissioner of Education Anastasios Kamoutsas

Florida Board of Governors Alan Levine, Chair Timothy Cerio, Vice Chair Ashley Bell Barnett Douglas Broxson Carson Dale Kimerly Dunn Aubrey Edge Carson Good Edward Haddock

Ken Jones Ashley Lukis Charles Lydecker Craig Mateer Michael Okaty Keith Perry Nick Sinatra

Chancellor of the State University System of Florida Ray Rodrigues

University of Florida Board of Trustees Morteza “Mori” Hosseini, Chair Rahul Patel, Vice Chair David Brandon Richard Cole Christopher Corr Blake Cox Jed Davis Luisa Amelia Dempere

James Heavener Daniel O’Keefe Marsha Powers Fred Ridley Patrick Zalupski

Deans of the University

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Chinemelu “Chimay” Anumba College of Design, Construction and Planning Hubert “Hub” Brown College of Journalism and Communications Warren Dixon Interim - Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering A. Isabel Garcia College of Dentistry Robert Gilbert IFAS Research and Executive Director for Academic Affairs Glenn Good College of Education Shakira Henderson College of Nursing Jennifer Hunt Interim - College of Medicine Kevin Ingersent Interim - College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Andra Johnson IFAS Extension Merritt McAlister Interim - Fredric G. Levin College of Law

Kati Migliaccio College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Sabyasachi “Saby” Mitra Warrington College of Business Patrick Reakes Interim - University Libraries Michael Reid College of Health and Human Performance Jennifer Setlow Interim - College of the Arts Nicole Stedman The Graduate School Christopher Summerlin Dean of Students Peter W. Swaan College of Pharmacy Beth Virnig College of Public Health and Health Professions Marta Wayne International Center Dana Zimmel College of Veterinary Medicine

College of Pharmacy Faculty Jane Aldrich Akash Alexander Kaitlin Alexander Ahmed Awad Francine Azeredo Lolade Bakare Tengfei Bian Marco Bortolato Caterina Branca Erin Bruce Phuoc Bui Anthony Casapao Larisa Cavallari Teresa Cavanaugh Anutosh Chakraborty Manyun Chen Qiyin Chen Lindsey Childs-Kean Brian Cicali Emily Cicali Joseph Collins Kelsey Cook Isabelle Cote Rodrigo Cristofoletti Lina Cui Stacey Curtis Gustavo De Miranda Seabra Natalia Valadares De Moraes Kathryn DeSear Eric Dietrich Yousong Ding Randell Doty Julio Duarte Eric Egelund Michelle Farland

Carinda Feild Charles Frazier Mohammed Gbadamosi Yan Gong Amie Goodin Oliver Grundmann John Gums Sampa Gupta Laura Happe Md Mahmudul Hasan Matthew Hayes Mei He Jessica Huston Tatiana Iakovleva Jinmai Jiang Tianze Jiao Siva Kanumuri Maria Kapetanaki Shailina Keshwani Adonice Khoury John Kight Sarah Kim Thomas Koelblen Jatinder Lamba Tracy Leonard Chenglong Li Robin Moorman Li Yanjun Li Xingui Liu Hendrik Luesch Siobhan Malany Jessica Mamallapalli Kalen Manasco Nicole Maranchick Catherine Marcinkiewcz

John Markowitz Gregory McCarty Christopher McCurdy Jay McLaughlin Lisa Miller William Mobley Earl Morris IV Carol Motycka Sushobhan Mukhopadhyay Khoa Nguyen Madeline Norris Xiaoshu Pan Maddalena Parafati Haesuk Park Satyamaheshwar Peddibhotla Charles Peloquin Bradley Phillips Janny Pineiro Jason Powell Mohamed Radwan Ranjala Ratnayake Rachel Reise Munaza Riaz Teresa Roane Masoud Rouhizadeh Caitrin Rowe Casey Rowe Barbara Santevecchi Stephan Schmidt Thomas Schmittgen Maria Seabra Richard Segal Nathan Seligson Abhisheak Sharma

Vivek Shastri Bethany Shoulders Steven Smith Nicole Smolinski Leslie Sombers Sihong Song Zhimin Song Janel Soucie Erin St. Onge Peter W. Swaan James Taylor Jodi Taylor Nancy Toffolo Nirma Vadlamudi Aurore Valfort Lisa Vandervoort Angelina Vascimini Veena Venugopalan Katie Vogel Anderson Danxin Wang Ruixiang Wang Brandon Warren Karen Whalen Chardaè Whitner Almut Winterstein Wenjun Xie Chengguo Xing Haiyang XU Zhiqiu Ye Lihui Yuan Fan Zhang Guangrong Zheng Pei Zhuang

Commencement Announcers

Diplomas

Dr. Tyler Bui Dr. Anthony Casapao Dr. Teresa Roane Dr. Jodi Taylor

Dr. Stacey D. Curtis

Faculty Performing Hooding

Commencement Marshals

Dr. Teresa Cavanaugh Dr. Oliver Grundmann Dr. Laura Happe Dr. Robin Moorman Li

Dr. Randell Doty Dr. William C. Mobley Dr. Bradley Phillips Dr. Katie Vogel Anderson

Dr. Lisa Miller Dr. Nancy Toffolo Dr. Karen Whalen

Faculty Emeriti Diane Beck, Associate Dean and Professor Emeritus Raymond J. Bergeron, Eminent Scholar Nicholas Bodor, Professor Emeritus David Brushwood, Professor Emeritus Paul Doering, Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus Abraham Hartzema, Professor Emeritus Leslie Hendeles, Professor Emeritus Charles Hepler, Distinguished Professor Emeritus Guenther Hochhaus, Professor Emeritus Margaret James, Professor Emeritus Julie Johnson, Dean Emeritus Michael Katovich, Professor Emeritus Maureen Keller-Wood, Professor Emeritus

Carole Kimberlin, Professor Emeritus Lawrence Lesko, Professor Emeritus Earlene Lipowski, Professor Emeritus Larry Lopez, Professor Emeritus Michael McKenzie, Associate Dean and Professor Emeritus William Millard, Professor Emeritus Robert Navarro, Professor Emeritus Joanna Peris, Professor Emeritus John Perrin, Professor Emeritus William Riffee, Dean and Professor Emeritus J. Daniel Robinson, Professor Emeritus Kenneth Sloan, Professor Emeritus Ronald Stewart, Professor Emeritus

The students and faculty of the College of Pharmacy are deeply appreciative of the teaching, service and research of many adjunct faculty based in clinics, hospitals and community pharmacies throughout Florida.

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History of the University of Florida College of Pharmacy 1923-2026

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he University of Florida College of Pharmacy was founded with the assistance of pharmacists in the Florida Pharmacy Association. The college enrolled its first class of 43 students on September 10, 1923, making it the first professional health college at UF. The college became the first co-educational college on the University of Florida campus in 1935, 12 years before the university became coeducational. Leigh Hall was the home of the College of Pharmacy for many years until the college joined the Health Science Center campus with the dedication of the pharmacy building on April 16, 1962. The college has continued to grow and expand its space along with the other UF Health academic colleges and now includes campuses in Gainesville, Jacksonville and Orlando. Dr. Townes Randolph Leigh, head of the department of chemistry, was appointed

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the first director of the School of Pharmacy. He was later named the first dean of the College of Pharmacy in 1925. Dr. Perry A. Foote served as director of the School of Pharmacy from 1939 to 1949 and the second dean of the College of Pharmacy from 1949 to 1967. Dr. George Archambault served as the third dean of the college for a short period of time in 1967. Dr. Kenneth F. Finger was dean from 1968 to 1978. Dr. Michael A. Schwartz served for 18 years as the fifth dean of the College of Pharmacy. Dr. William H. Riffee became the sixth dean of the College of Pharmacy on June 1, 1996. Dr. Julie A. Johnson was appointed the seventh dean and first female leader of the College of Pharmacy in August 2013. Dr. Peter W. Swaan took over as the college’s eighth dean on Dec. 1, 2022.

The curricula and the degrees offered by the College of Pharmacy have changed over the years, demonstrating the dynamic character of pharmaceutical education. Three degrees were offered by the College of Pharmacy in the early years: the Graduate in Pharmacy (Ph.G.), the Pharmaceutical Chemist (Ph.C.), and the Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (B.S. in Pharmacy). The Ph.C. and Ph.G. degrees were discontinued in 1927 and 1933, respectively.

Thereafter, the B.S. in Pharmacy degree was the only undergraduate degree granted until 1986, when the first entry-level, six-year Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree was awarded.

From 1977 to 1986, Doctor of Pharmacy degrees were granted to students who completed a two-calendar year program after completion of the five-year B.S. in Pharmacy degree. In 2015, the college implemented a transformed curriculum for its Pharm.D. students to prepare them to be health care leaders.

In 1931, the College of Pharmacy became the first college on the University of Florida campus to offer the Doctor of Philosophy degree. At that time, the College of Pharmacy was the first in the Southeast and one of four or five in the United States to offer the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Pharmacy.

The graduate program has grown in quantity and quality over the years to produce outstanding pharmaceutical scientists, academicians and administrators for the pharmacy profession.

In 2000, the college developed a unique master’s degree program using distance learning technologies, so that working professionals everywhere could access high-quality education in many pharmacy disciplines. The college’s online programs are among the largest and most successful in the world, having received multiple national awards for excellence in distance education. The college currently offers six online master’s degree concentrations.

The University of Florida College of Pharmacy is annually recognized among the top pharmacy schools in the country. U.S. News & World Report currently ranks UF as the No. 4 pharmacy college in the nation. In 2025, the college ranked No. 3 nationally in total research funding according to the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy. The UF College of Pharmacy has a proud history of achievement and many distinguished alumni who continue to demonstrate the high quality of their education and training.

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The University of Florida College of Pharmacy Outstanding Pharmacy Alumnus Award Benjamin J. Epstein, Pharm.D. 2026 Outstanding Alumnus Speaker

Benjamin J. Epstein graduated magna cum laude from the University of Florida College of Pharmacy in 2003 before completing an internal medicine/cardiology residency at the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center and a postdoctoral fellowship at UF in the Department of Community Health and Family Medicine. Upon completion of his postdoctoral training, he accepted a faculty position in the UF College of Pharmacy. During his academic career, Epstein established a pharmacotherapy clinic within the Division of Internal Medicine, developed internship and residency training programs, served as principal investigator on multiple investigatorinitiated studies and later expanded his role to include teaching responsibilities within the UF College of Medicine. In 2015, Epstein was awarded the UF 40 Under 40 Award in recognition of his accomplishments.

Epstein has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications, scholarly correspondence and book chapters, including contributions to Pharmacotherapy: Principles and Practice. His work has appeared in leading journals such as the New England Journal of Medicine (correspondence), Pharmacotherapy, Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Drugs and American Family Physician. He has lectured internationally on a wide range of clinical and scientific topics, presenting at international congresses, medical education meetings, advisory boards, steering committees and pharmaceutical industry educational initiatives.

In 2007, Epstein co-founded the East Coast Institute for Research, or ECIR, and led the organization as CEO, building a multisite clinical research organization that has conducted more than 1,500 clinical trials. In 2023, ECIR was acquired by Gauge Capital, and the organization now operates as Rovia Clinical Research. In 2009, he founded ECIR Medical Communications, which grew into a leading medical strategy and communications firm serving global pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, including AstraZeneca, Pfizer, GSK, Janssen, Gilead and United Therapeutics.

As CEO, Epstein grew the company and led its acquisition in 2023 by Clinical Education Alliance (now Decera Clinical). Most recently, Epstein served as chief scientific officer and executive vice president of Medical Strategy at Decera.

ECIR and ECIR Medical Communications have been recognized as Gator100 companies five times.

Today, Epstein lives in Jacksonville, Florida, and focuses on managing his family office, where he actively invests in health care, life sciences and real estate ventures. In 2025, he and his wife, Kelly, together with his sons, Avery and Kaden, founded the Epstein Family Legacy Foundation.

Through a combination of strategic investment and hands-on engagement, the foundation seeks to increase resources and empower individuals and communities to reach their full potential. Epstein enjoys traveling with his family and spending time outdoors playing golf, surfing, diving, fishing, hiking and snowboarding.

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David W. Ramsaur Award Dr. David Ramsaur was one of the most prominent pharmacists in Florida between 1907 and 1929. After graduating from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science in 1902 with numerous scholastic awards, he entered community pharmacy practice in his hometown of Palatka. In 1904, the profession of pharmacy recognized the outstanding abilities of this young man by electing him, at age 26, as secretary to the Florida Pharmacy Association.

In 1907, he was appointed to the Board of Pharmacy and served as secretary until 1916.

He resigned from the Board of Pharmacy to pursue his pharmacy business full-time as vice president of the Groover-Stewart Wholesale Company in Jacksonville. He was made vice president of McKesson and Robbins, Inc. when this national wholesale firm purchased the Groover-Stewart Company.

Through professional and business relationships, he became an influential spokesman for Florida pharmacy. In 1913, he urged the Florida Pharmacy Association to support a resolution to establish a school of pharmacy. His efforts to make that resolution a reality were successful ten years later when, in 1923, the University of Florida College of Pharmacy opened its doors to the first class of students. Dr. Ramsaur proposed that the faculty establish a Gold Medal Award for Distinguished Scholarship for a graduating senior. The faculty endorsed his idea and named the new award in his honor. From 1925 to 1930 the D.W. Ramsaur Award was given to the senior student in the graduate in pharmacy (Ph.G.) program with the highest grades. The College of Pharmacy awarded the D.W. Ramsaur Award for distinguished scholarship to the graduating baccalaureate student with the highest academic performance from 1932 until 1999.

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Beginning in 2000 the graduating senior in the Doctor of Pharmacy degree program with the highest academic performance is the recipient of this award.

Dr. Ramsaur was highly respected by his pharmacy peers and the business community throughout the state and the South. The College of Pharmacy is proud to recognize Dr. Ramsaur through the D.W. Ramsaur Award for Distinguished Scholarship.

David W. Ramsaur Award Gabrielle Gorwitz David W. Ramsaur Award Distinguished Scholarship Gabrielle “Gabi” Gorwitz earned a Bachelor of Science in nutritional sciences, summa cum laude, from the University of Florida before pursuing her Doctor of Pharmacy degree at the UF College of Pharmacy.

While maintaining high academic achievement in the Pharm.D. curriculum, Gorwitz demonstrated strong leadership through extensive involvement in professional and honor societies.

She served as vice president of the Rho Chi Pharmacy Honor Society, Iota Chapter, and as a student ambassador on the Gainesville campus.

She is also a member of Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity, where she previously served as treasurer and has been actively involved with Gator Pharmacy Wellness as the fundraising chair. In addition, Gorwitz supported peer education as a supplemental instructor for the Principles of Pathophysiology course and as a tutor.

Gorwitz has gained diverse professional experience across clinical practice, industry and academic settings. She worked as a pharmacy intern at the UF Student Health Care Center and at Publix and completed an oncology business unit territory management internship with Eli Lilly.

Throughout her pharmacy training, Gorwitz has demonstrated a strong interest in research and scholarly activity. She is a published author in the Annals of Pharmacotherapy, where she wrote a literature review on zolbetuximab-clzb, a targeted therapy for Claudin 18.2-positive gastric and gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma.

Additionally, she presented a poster developed during her Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience with pediatrics, titled “The Gene-ius Approach to Pediatric Medication Management: How Pharmacogenomic Testing Can Influence Medication Regimens in the Pediatric Population,” at the American Society of HealthSystem Pharmacists Midyear Clinical Meeting.

Gorwitz is the recipient of the Steve Reeder Legacy Scholarship, the Morris & William Skor Scholarship and the Oscar Araujo Alumni Scholarship. She was also awarded third place in a medical science liaison competition sponsored by AstraZeneca. Following graduation, she will pursue a medical affairs/medical science liaison fellowship at Sanofi.

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David W. Ramsaur Award Mary-Pearl Ojukwu David W. Ramsaur Award Distinguished Scholarship Mary-Pearl Ojukwu earned her Bachelor of Science in biochemistry from Lincoln University of Pennsylvania, graduating summa cum laude and as the salutatorian of the class of 2022. She continued her academic excellence at the UF College of Pharmacy, maintaining a 4.0 GPA and is on track to graduate with her Doctor of Pharmacy degree summa cum laude.

Throughout her time at UF, Ojukwu distinguished herself as both a scholar and leader. She served as vice president of the Mentoring and Leadership Development Committee within the Student Ambassador program, chair of the Breast and Ovarian Cancer Awareness Committee of the Kappa Epsilon Pharmaceutical Fraternity, historian of the Student Society of Health-System Pharmacists and Pharmily Village mayor from 2023-25. She also represented her cohort on the College of Pharmacy Curriculum Committee for all four years. In recognition of her academic excellence and leadership, she was inducted into Rho Chi Pharmacy Honor Society and Phi Lambda Sigma Pharmacy Leadership Society.

Ojukwu is deeply committed to advancing equitable health care. She volunteered at the Farmworkers Healthcare Clinic in Apopka and Grace Medical Homes in Orlando, where she collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to serve medically underserved populations. She also contributed to the MyRx pharmacogenomics consulting clinic, educating patients on the clinical utility of pharmacogenomic testing.

Ojukwu’s passion for oncology clinical research and innovative medicine has shaped her professional trajectory. She completed an internship at Johnson & Johnson as an oncology clinical scientist intern, contributing to a Phase III registrational study investigating CAR T-cell therapy for multiple myeloma. She further broadened her industry experience through highly selective APPE rotations at Bristol Myers Squibb and Eli Lilly and Company.

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At UF, she served as a research fellow in the Department of Pharmacotherapy and Translational Research under the mentorship of former Associate Dean John Allen, Pharm.D., investigating health disparities in pancreatic cancer. She completed her honors thesis under the direction of Madeline Norris, Pharm.D., a clinical assistant professor, evaluating pharmacogenomic considerations for DPYDand UGT1A1-guided chemotherapy dosing. Her work has been presented at the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Midyear Clinical Meeting, the UF College of Pharmacy Research Showcase and the Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association Conference.

Ojukwu is the recipient of the Debbie DeSantis Scholarship, the Robert Crisafi Scholarship and the Community Pharmacy Business and Entrepreneurship Scholarship. She has also been recognized as the Rho Chi Tutor of the Year and received multiple awards for professionalism and leadership from the UF College of Pharmacy. Following graduation, she will continue advancing clinical innovation as a manager in the clinical design, delivery and analytics organization at Eli Lilly and Company in Indianapolis.

David W. Ramsaur Award Chrystal VanDeventer David W. Ramsaur Award Distinguished Scholarship Chrystal VanDeventer graduated cum laude from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor of Science in biology and a minor in chemistry before pursuing her Doctor of Pharmacy degree at the University of Florida College of Pharmacy.

During her time in the Doctor of Pharmacy program, VanDeventer distinguished herself through her dedication to mentorship, academic excellence and professional service. She served as a teaching assistant for UF's first-year pharmacy skills laboratory for two academic years, supporting the development of foundational patient care and communication skills among student pharmacists. She also served as an academic coordinator for the Rho Chi Pharmacy Honor Society Iota Chapter in Orlando, where she led peer tutoring initiatives designed to promote academic success and collaborative learning. In addition to her leadership role, she has mentored fellow pharmacy students as a Rho Chi tutor, helping prepare students for clinical skills assessments and coursework.

VanDeventer has demonstrated a strong commitment to service and community engagement through her work with student-run clinics, including the Knights Clinic at Grace Medical Home and the Chapman Clinic in downtown Orlando. Through these experiences, she provided medication reconciliation and patient education while working collaboratively with interprofessional health care teams to support safe and effective medication use for underserved patient populations. She has also contributed to interprofessional education initiatives with the UCF College of Medicine and shared her experiences with aspiring pharmacists as a guest speaker for the PrePharmacy Society at UCF.

In addition to her leadership and service, VanDeventer has pursued scholarly work focused on advancing pharmacy education.

Under the mentorship of Brad Phillips, Pharm.D., a clinical assistant professor in the UF College of Pharmacy, she conducted an honors research project evaluating the impact of structured pre-advising forms on faculty– student advising sessions. Her research examines strategies to enhance the quality and effectiveness of advising interactions within pharmacy education.

VanDeventer’s academic achievements and professional contributions have been recognized through induction into the Rho Chi Pharmacy Honor Society, repeated placement on the dean’s list and as a recipient of the Steve Reeder Legacy Scholarship and the Community Pharmacy Business and Entrepreneurial Scholarship.

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Perry A. Foote Award Former Dean Perry A. Foote served the College of Pharmacy in numerous capacities for nearly 70 years from 1928 when he joined the faculty as an associate professor until 1998 when he passed away. He began his administrative and leadership role in 1939, when he was named Director of the School of Pharmacy. In 1949, he was selected to be the second dean of the College of Pharmacy. He served as the college’s chief administrative officer for 28 years. Dean Foote was beloved by the more than 1,600 pharmacists who graduated during his tenure as dean, by former and present faculty members and friends in pharmacy across the nation. Dean Foote was born in Erie, Pennsylvania, in 1899 and was educated at the University of Wisconsin, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, the Master of Science in Pharmacy in 1926, and the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry in 1928. He became a registered pharmacist in Wisconsin in 1926 and in Florida in 1941.

He was past president of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, or AACP, (1962), past president of Rho Chi Pharmacy Honorary Society (1950) and recipient of the American College of Apothecaries Award (1946) for outstanding contributions to pharmacy.

Foote was recognized as Pharmacist of the Year from the Florida Pharmacy Association (1947) and received the Rexall Trophy as dean (1957) for outstanding achievement in pharmaceutical education.

He was author and co-author of seven books, numerous research papers, and over 50 professional articles. He was listed in American Men of Science and Who’s Who in America. Dean Foote was a member of the United States Pharmacopeia Revision Committee; chairman of the Florida Section of American Chemical Society; and a charter member of the Florida Academy of Sciences.

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The American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education reported that his election as the 62nd president of AACP “honors a deserving man who has devoted more than 35 years to the betterment of pharmaceutical education in the United States.” The Journal called Dean Foote, “imaginative, energetic, and unassuming dedicated to the responsibilities and obligations of a teacher in a professional school. He has carried these responsibilities with genuine and conscientious interest throughout his career and has been an inspirational teacher and leader…”

In 1986, the College of Pharmacy established the Perry A. Foote Award to honor then Dean Emeritus Perry Foote for his many contributions to the College of Pharmacy. The Perry A. Foote Award honors a graduating senior in the Doctor of Pharmacy program who has demonstrated distinguished scholarship, leadership and service.

Perry A. Foote Award Kelly Bishop Perry A. Foote Award

Kelly Bishop earned a Bachelor of Science in nutritional sciences, cum laude, from the University of Florida in 2022 before attending the UF College of Pharmacy.

Throughout her pharmacy education, Bishop has demonstrated exceptional leadership and service within professional organizations. She served as chapter president of the Student Society of Health-System Pharmacists after previously serving as president-elect. Under her leadership, the chapter continued to promote professional development, clinical mentorship and engagement in health-system pharmacy.

While serving as president-elect and president, the chapter was awarded the Florida Society of Health-System Pharmacists, or FSHP, Student Chapter of the Year in 2024 and 2025. Bishop also served as vice regent and sponsorship committee leader for the Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity Inc., and as a new member educator, fostering leadership development and professional growth among student pharmacists. While serving as viceregent, she organized a golf tournament that raised more than $3,000 for the Children’s Miracle Network. She is an inductee of the Rho Chi Honor Society and has consistently maintained high academic standing, earning recognition on the dean’s list throughout her pharmacy curriculum.

Beyond academics and leadership, Bishop is committed to community service and patient advocacy. She has volunteered with the Equal Access Clinic, Bread of the Mighty Food Bank, Gainesville Giving Garden and other community outreach initiatives.

Following graduation, Bishop plans to pursue a PGY-1 residency at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville to further develop her clinical expertise and leadership skills, with the goal of practicing as an ambulatory care pharmacist.

Bishop's leadership and academic excellence have been recognized through numerous honors and awards, including the Paul Magalian Student Scholarship from FSHP, the Claire Somera Duncan Memorial Leadership Award, the Debbie DeSantis Endowment and multiple Kappa Psi Fellowship and Brother of the Year awards.

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Recognition of Outstanding Faculty: Teacher of the Year Award Eric Egelund, Pharm.D., Ph.D. Teacher of the Year After completing his Pharm.D. at the University of Florida College of Pharmacy in 2009, Eric Egelund enrolled in the Ph.D. program at UF. He completed his graduate studies in the Department of Pharmacotherapy and Translational Research in 2014 under the mentorship of Charles Peloquin, Pharm.D., the Jack C. Massey Endowed Professor and director of the Infectious Disease Pharmacokinetics Laboratory in Gainesville.

Currently, Egelund is a clinical associate professor at the UF College of Pharmacy’s Jacksonville campus. In addition to this role, Egelund works part time at a retail pharmacy.

Egelund is involved in interprofessional simulations, primarily with the UF colleges of medicine and nursing, which allows students from different disciplines to complete simulated cases together. His primary research interest is the pharmacokinetics of infectious disease agents, specifically those used for the treatment of tuberculosis, nontuberculosis mycobacteria and HIV. Similarly, he is interested in the prevention of antimicrobial resistance through appropriate antimicrobial use in humans, animals and the environment.

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Recognition of Outstanding Faculty: Faculty Recognition Award Akash Alexander, Pharm.D. Faculty Recognition Award Originally from New York, Akash Alexander previously served on faculty in the Department of Pharmacy Practice at Long Island University in Brooklyn, NY. He maintained an ambulatory care practice at Mount Sinai Beth Israel in Manhattan supporting a diabetes management program before transitioning as the primary course coordinator for the college’s pharmacy skills lab course sequence. To better reinforce his teaching, Alexander completed his M.S. in educational technology from LIU Post. Prior to LIU, he practiced at Putnam Hospital Center in Carmel, NY with a focus on bedside medication education for high-risk patients. Alexander was on faculty at Virginia Commonwealth University, or VCU, School of Pharmacy in Richmond, VA, where he also completed a community practice residency. While at VCU, he provided pharmacy services for the Daily Planet, a Health Care for the Homeless clinic and offered an advanced community practice rotation at CVS Pharmacy.

Alexander received his Pharm.D. from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy.

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Student Representative Speakers Doctor of Pharmacy Graduating Seniors Ciera Isaman Gainesville Campus

Ciera Isaman is a first-generation college graduate who earned her Bachelor of Science in biology from the University of Florida in 2022. As a Pre-Pharmacy Early Assurance Program, or PEAP, scholar, she began cultivating her passions for leadership, advocacy and compassionate, patient-centered care within the profession of pharmacy.

During pharmacy school, Isaman distinguished herself as a dedicated leader among her peers and within the Gainesville community. She proudly embraced her love for the Gators while serving as chief ambassador for the Student Ambassadors Program on the Gainesville campus, where she spearheaded the organization’s first general body meeting to strengthen member engagement and expand community outreach. As a lead teaching assistant for the First-Year Professional Practice Skills Laboratory, Isaman especially cherished the opportunity to mentor pharmacy students as they took their first steps toward becoming pharmacists. Her enthusiasm for leadership development and community service earned her membership in the Iota Chapter of the Phi Lambda Sigma Pharmacy Leadership Society.

As a student who is unilaterally deaf, Isaman is deeply passionate about promoting accessibility and creating inclusive health care environments.

Her dedication to serving vulnerable populations is highlighted through her founding of the University of Florida Health Professional Clothes Closet, a program providing free professional attire to students across seven health science colleges to help prevent financial barriers from limiting students’ professional opportunities.

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Isaman’s dedication to advancing patient care extends into her research, where she has focused on improving patient health literacy and promoting pediatric pharmacogenomic testing. In December, she presented her work in two poster presentations at the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Midyear Clinical Meeting in Las Vegas.

Isaman looks forward to continuing her commitment to lifelong learning and community advocacy as she pursues a residency at Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska, to further develop her clinical knowledge with the goal of specializing in transplant pharmacy.

Student Representative Speakers Doctor of Pharmacy Graduating Seniors Eman Gabal Jacksonville Campus

Eman Gabal received her Bachelor of Science in biochemistry from the University of Florida before attending the UF College of Pharmacy, where she is proud to be a Double Gator.

Gabal has demonstrated a strong commitment to leadership throughout her pharmacy education. She served as founder and president of the Jacksonville chapter of the Industry Pharmacists Organization and as patient care vice president of the American Pharmacists Association Academy of Student Pharmacists.

She has also contributed to her campus community as a class representative, Pharmily Village leader and campus ambassador.

Gabal has gained a diverse range of experiences across multiple pharmacy settings. She currently works as a pharmacy intern at UF Health Jacksonville and previously served as a medical communications intern with ECIR Medical Communications, as well as in various technician roles in both hospital and community pharmacy settings. She has also been actively involved in research with the UF College of Pharmacy’s Department of Pharmacy Education and Practice and the emergency medicine and critical care departments at UF Health Jacksonville.

Her achievements have been recognized through numerous honors, including the Campus Impact Award, induction into the Phi Lambda Sigma Pharmacy Leadership Society, designation as a Crisafi Scholar and multiple Best Practices of Professionalism distinctions.

After earning her Pharm.D., Gabal plans to pursue a career in clinical pharmacy.

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Student Representative Speakers Doctor of Pharmacy Graduating Seniors Matthew Todd Orlando Campus

Matthew Todd is a native(ish) Californian graduating from the Orlando campus. He earned his Bachelor of Science in biology from William Jessup University in Sacramento in 2022. Born in Mississippi and raised in a military family across seven different states, Todd spent a decade in Northern California before moving to Florida to pursue his Pharm.D. at the University of Florida.

Within the College of Pharmacy, he is known for his dedication to educating himself and his peers with a unique blend of rigor and wit that earned him the nickname “Professor Todd” from faculty and students alike in his first semester.

Balancing a passion for both pharmacy and theme parks, Todd’s proudest pharmaceutical accomplishment is his advocacy for the reinstatement of an EPCOT pharmacy rotation, which had not been offered for over a decade before he arrived to campus. His persistence (i.e. pestering) came full circle in summer of 2025 when he became one of the first students placed on the reinstated rotation, and today he serves over 40,000 Disney cast members at the only pharmacy with a backstage view of EPCOT’s iconic geodesic sphere (better known by its friends as “the golf ball”).

Throughout his time at UF, Todd distinguished himself as a dedicated researcher in the Department of Pharmaceutics. Under the mentorship of Assistant Professors Sarah Kim, Ph.D., and Francine Azeredo, Ph.D., he applied machine learning approaches to better understand clinical trial trends in Duchenne muscular dystrophy. His commitment to his peers was equally evident in his creation of automatically graded practice quizzes for over 95% of the curriculum’s exams, a feat of academic service that contributed to his recognition as the 2025 Student of the Year.

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In his final year, Todd expanded his expertise in clinical pharmacology through an Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience with Johnson & Johnson, focusing on pharmacokinetic and exposure–response analyses. He also served as Orlando Student Council president and a regional leader within the Kappa Psi pharmaceutical fraternity.

Following graduation, Todd will begin a postdoctoral research position in quantitative disease modeling with the Department of Pharmaceutics at the Lake Nona campus. He looks forward to a career in the pharmaceutical industry, translating complex science into innovations that advance patient care on a global scale.

Administrator of the Pharmacist’s Oath Meredith Diamond, Pharm.D. Young Alumni Council Member

Meredith Diamond, Pharm.D., is a clinical account director at CarelonRx, where she supports Medicare pharmacy benefit strategy for Elevance Health plans. In her role, she partners with clients and clinical teams to translate complex data into strategies that improve patient outcomes and advance the value of pharmacy in health care.

She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Florida College of Pharmacy in 2019 and completed a PGY1 managed care residency with IngenioRx. Prior to her current role, she worked as a clinical pharmacist at CarelonRx, leading formulary and utilization management initiatives that enhanced access to care and supported high-quality, cost-effective treatment.

During pharmacy school, Diamond served as president of the American Pharmacists Association Academy of Student Pharmacists, or APhA-ASP, reflecting her early commitment to leadership and advocacy within the profession.

She is a founding member of the University of Florida Young Alumni Council and remains actively engaged in the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy, continuing her commitment to advancing the profession of pharmacy.

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RECOGNITION OF COLLEGE OF PHARMACY GRADUATES Doctor of Pharmacy Graduates Gainesville Campus Darlene C. Adirika Syed Azeem Francheska Barreto Rivera Richard Scott Baumgartner Jr. Fernanda Maria Bayer Kelly Lynn Bishop Jenny Katiana Blanc Nicholas Ethan Brito Meliza Charlot Nicole Chediak Stacy Clark Austin Lane Cobb Gabrielle Cohen Arelly Iris Correa Brianna Nicole Daniel Kanchana Lis Davis Eve Marie De Rosa Teocali Diaz Jealeanet Diez Rodríguez Carol Ann Dougherty Abigail Olivia Douglas Kyah Draper Nathaniel James Draulans Ryan Daniel Ealy Nadine Sherif Elnagaar Caitlyn Nicole English Shakira Fadus Eleanna Faust Antonella M. Ferrucho Jared Foster Lauren Taylor Galbreath Joseph R. Garcia Sophia Diana Garcia Lemay Jesus Gonzalez Nicolette Gonzalez Gabrielle Lee Gorwitz Charles Huy Hang Matthew Robert Hartman Jude Angelo Henry

Kelly Lynn Ho Miriam Ruth Hope-Sao Kimberlee Dawn Huff Sachio Tobias Hunter Lindsey Ann Hyer Isabella Fe Ico Teresa Ranet Ilagan Ciera Madeline Isaman Wen Xiang Jiang Elise Helen Kamphaus Makayla Anne Kapalczynski Erica Ji Hyun Kim Hyunwoo Kim Nathan Edmund Leung Lucy Li Bryana M. Lopez Andrés López Reyes Ryan J. López Torres Amaya Elese Marshall Abigail McCloskey Lara Juan McKeown Lindsey Rose Meeks Angelica Melo Janeliz Mercado-Santana Michael Scott Minder Anthony Morales Amanda Rose Morningstar Setareh Mosavi Morad Nedal Nafea Minah Nayeri Khanh Quoc Nguyen Manh D. Nguyen Alejandra Carolina Nogueira Emily Olivia O'Connors Acadia Dawn Ong Darian Kaneil Phidd Carmen Alondra Pinero Berrios Sophia Jean Pliego Harlan Poeng

Johns Pulickal Vanessa Ann Quinn Fabian Quiroga Yarelis Ramos Machado Jeslaine Ramos-Echevarria Paige Renee Yuhui Rhein Yesinah Rivera Cruz Olivia Paige Roberson Tamiyah Robinson Katelin Michelle Rockey John Matthew Rodriguez Diaz Sara Beth Rountree Stacey Amelia Rubi Javier Santiago Kaitlyn Heather Sassaman Colby Blake Scott Emma Green Sewell Omar Tarek Shams Lewis Grantham Smelcer Anais I. Solomon Brooke Lee Stamey Seejah Stephens Sidney Katherine Talma Alexis Jeanne Thomson Samantha A. Tournesy Andrew Van Tran Veronica Trinidad Rodriguez Adhya Hitarth Tripathi Gustavo Ujaque-Santiago Jonathan David Valladares Caela Breanne Vasquez Vanelys M Velez-Rodriguez Tony Vo Samuel John Walker Kimberly Anna Yunshu Walters Kaylee Whytal Lauryn Riley Willoughby Jingzhou Yang Christian Rocco Young

Emily Nicole Gavin Taylor R. Harris Jessica Nicole Henson Emily Di Hu Mikaela E. Ivy Emmanuel Sanyon Jallah Hannah Faith Jones Hongxin Liu Christian Tyler Lumbag Matthew George McKinney Kyra Alexa Muhar Jessica Ni

Stacie Dee O'Brien Dylan Alexander Parco Payne Andrew W. Pedroff Annemarie Rodriguez Allen Thomas Scott Kirsten Allyssa Seely Andrea Maxine Sicat Kimberly Ann Sloan Sophia NiLen Tial Kierra LeAnn Weber Makayla Ann Weiskircher

Jacksonville Campus Lianet Acosta Ruth A. Adeyemi Hares Ahmadzada Christina Sarah Alansari Hannah Faith Austin Sarah Avans Trixia Mae Buenvenida Balangue Mackenzie Brennan Tyler Leigh Broady Thomas John Collins Eman Abdelfattah Gabal Diane Criselle Julio Galindo

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Orlando Campus Alaweya Abdulkader Idris Devanand Umesh Adhin Titilayo Oluwanifemi Ajibola Joudi Alhabash Krisslee Yillian Andino Semprit Maliha Avais Hayden Spencer Broadwater Christopher J. Cardello Merial Chatila Terrance Allen Cripe Jr. Cristina Cruz-Alvarez Stephany Diaz Castro Jose Javier Diaz Gonzalez Lyla Yue Fesler Alexis Christina Fraser Jerelle Joshua Balite Garcia Austin Tyler Garver Zachary Gierek Madelynn Ann Gordon Rosalyn Gracia Colón Callista Marie Hall YiuTing Huang Olivia Rose Humbard Yasmine Gomaa Ramadan Ibrahim Kaelyn Alexa Jackson

Rachel Laine Jarvis Amy Jimenez Christabel Grace Johnson Madison Taylor Jones Erica Noel Kaelin Hyeonjin Kim Michelle Kim Michelle Lin Huniya Masood Michael William May Ross McNeil Sulady Marie Medina Vargas Morgan Mitchell Nicholas Khemai Mohan So Young Moon Elizabeth Ruth Morgan Michael Morillo Tina Marie Mumley Mannal Ismail Musa Patrick Joseph Myers Melissa Ann Nadal Christina Thuy Tam Nguyen Tam Minh Nguyen Duong Michael Nica

Mary-Pearl Tobechukwu Ojukwu Joahn Marwin Okoumba Odjaga Anjali Vimal Paragji Shilynne Virginia Parker Casey Deanna Picon David J. Pizarro Chelsey Nicole Powell Noel Rodriguez Haven Alexandra Rogers Gian Ruiz Mariam Sabbagh Chatila Sameh Fahmy Samaan Lora A. Sellers Fahiba Shantona Aileen Shin-Ann Valeria Janice Sostre Sostre Ashley Taylor Stephens Keith Tinjaca Matthew William Todd Nguyet Katherine Tran Cristian Javier Trujillo Melanie Valderrama Chrystal Kaye VanDeventer Desrae Yvette Woods

Doctor of Philosophy, Pharmaceutical Sciences Mai Abdelmageed Concentration in Pharmaceutics

Yehua Wang Concentration in Pharmaceutical Outcomes & Policy

Brian Gawronski Concentration in Clinical Pharmaceutical Sciences

Qingchen Zhang Concentration in Clinical Pharmaceutical Sciences

Asinamai Ndai Concentration in Pharmaceutical Outcomes & Policy Yanning Wang Concentration in Pharmaceutical Outcomes & Policy

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RECOGNITION OF COLLEGE OF PHARMACY GRADUATES Master of Science in Pharmacy Specialization: Applied Pharmacoeconomics Andrea Enterline (Summer ’25) Mei Ka Fong (Summer ’25) Sergey Kustov Timothy Mason (Fall ’25)

Andrew Nelson (Summer ’25) Devin Pence (Summer ’25) Melanie Perry (Fall ’25) Anastasia Stupecki

John Tata (Summer ’25) Lin Zheng (Fall ’25)

Concentration: Clinical Pharmacogenomics and Precision Medicine Sasha Davis Sarah Jane Faro

Colette Hairston James Hennig

Nadia Sethi

Concentration: Clinical Toxicology Nadera Cathy Bacchus (Summer ’25) Kaley Clevenger Alexa de Gannes Emily Ann Fitch

David Joseph Gains Shawn Alfred Keitt McKenna Lynn Eric Schmitt

Christina Sulaiman Doha Zeater (Summer ’25)

Concentration: Forensic DNA & Serology Ashley Abate Jarrett Aylsworth Camden Summer Creel L'Tiah Davis Kylie Gaskin

Mariana Gaviria Kathryn Hwang Zakeyia Cornelia Kelly Tatum King Emma Lavallee

Laura Mueller Jennie Odom Brianna Phang Alyssa Ruff Anastasia Spruce

Concentration: Forensic Drug Chemistry Ayesha Malkani

Madison Monnette (Summer ’25)

Hunter Wilson

Concentration: Forensic Science Caylynn Aaron Alexis Bailey Tytionna Shilynn Baker Cassidy Becker Jhatai Dominique Daynuah Alyssa De Casas Madison De Lazier Jazmyn Amiras Dydell Jessica Ruth Farese (Fall ’25) Destinee Footman Jorayma Fortunato Beltre Hannah Gentile

Jiandely Gonzalez Quiles Hailey Gregson Destanee Hunt Lexis Katz Kiaya Arianna Kennebrew Ashley Krineski Dolli Lisa Lane Lydia Lindsey Katherine Lopez Kristina Grace Martinet Nicole Mauro

Heather McNally-Dover (Summer ’25) Danae Monaco Thea Navarro Donna Ossorio Marina Papineau Ashley Rosiles McKenna Shea Rutledge Mackenzie Sampson Melanie Smith Laura Swanson Ethan Wenke

Specialization: Managed Care Pharmacy Systems Marilou Basa (Fall ’25) Hannah Bischel

Timothy Heuring (Fall ’25) Claudia Lopez (Fall ’25)

Tiffanie Myers (Fall ’25)

Concentration: Pharmaceutical Chemistry Tara Alizadeh Anastasiya Balandina (Fall ’25) Ryan Benson Kearra Bodnar Jenay Cherron Brown Joseph Calihan Crystal Celeste Coleman (Fall ’25)

Nia Daniels Ysania Eldred (Summer ’25) Michelle Gresser Ashley Hoffman Jason Krehl Hannah Levi Amanda Jean Lindsay

Anthony Mastracci Tiffany Pham (Fall ’25) Phi Phua (Fall ’25) Widalys Santana (Fall ’25) Shannin Zevian

Concentration: Pharmaceutical Outcomes & Policy Yi-Jou Chou

Ahmed Farrag

Khalil Kallala

Specialization: Pharmaceutical Regulation

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Vidhi Gandhi Brian Hardy (Summer ’25)

Ashlee Janusziewicz (Fall ’25) Jennifer Olvedy (Summer ’25)

Rosa Osoria Rodriguez (Summer ’25) Aditya Perumal (Summer ’25)

Specialization: Pharmaceutical Value Assessment Communication Anne E. Cestare (Summer ’25)

Brittany Galloway

Class Creed As I embark upon my education at the University of Florida College of Pharmacy, I will…

Honor those who came before me and their scientific advancements.

Hold myself accountable to continuously learn to optimize patient care, understanding that my education does not end with a degree.

Maintain exemplary character and uphold the standards of professionalism through honor, service and integrity.

Cherish diversity by embracing all facets of culture and acknowledging that each patient is a unique individual and advocate for health equity.

Strive to be approachable and provide a safe and comfortable environment for my patients where they feel heard and respected.

Uplift and support my peers in our journey towards pharmacy careers and ensure that no classmate gets left behind.

Recognize the importance of taking care of my mental and physical health and maintaining a positive attitude, striving to be the best version of myself.

Acknowledge my limitations, ask for help when I need it and learn from my mistakes.

Communicate effectively, without judgement, and collaboratively to make thoughtful contributions to members of my interprofessional team, faculty and peers.

Remember I am representing my family, my peers, the University of Florida and pharmacists everywhere.

Advocate for changes necessary to further the profession of pharmacy and mentor future classes of pharmacists.

Above all do no harm, keeping the patient in mind at all times by providing compassionate and empathetic care.

Celebrate the wins and work through the losses, remembering the WHY when battling adversity.

Treasure the opportunity and privilege of being a pharmacy student, doing my best to make joyful memories.

Evolve into the leader I am meant to be and enrich the world.

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Caps and Gowns, An Explanation The academic regalia worn by graduating students and faculty in this era evolved from a style of dress worn by members of guilds and religious orders in medieval times. The academic gown is worn by individuals who have earned a degree in higher education. In addition, hoods are worn by graduate degree candidates but not by undergraduate degree candidates.

At the University of Florida, the lining of the hood has a blue chevron on an orange background to represent the university colors. University faculty members who hold degrees from another college or university wear the colors of their alma mater.

The velvet edging on the academic hood is the color that represents the particular degree held by the wearer. Agricultural and Life Sciences and Forest Resources and Conservation share maize edging; Design, Construction and Planning and Building Construction are lilac; Audiology degrees have colonial blue edging; Business Administration and Accounting are the color drab; Dentistry is lilac; Education is light blue; Engineering degrees are represented by orange edging; Fine Arts degrees have brown edging; Health and Human Performance is sage green; Journalism and Communications is garnet; Law is purple; Liberal Arts is white, and Liberal Sciences is gold yellow; Medicine is green; Music is pink; Natural Resources and Environment is antique gold; Nursing is apricot; Doctor of Occupational Therapy is slate blue; Doctor of Pharmacy is olive; Philosophy is royal blue; Public Health degrees have salmon pink edging; Rehabilitation Counseling degrees have Nile green edging; and Veterinary Medicine is gray.

Distinctions among sleeves indicate the type of degree held by the wearer. A long, pointed sleeve indicates a bachelor’s degree, while a long, closed sleeve with a slit near the upper part of the arm designates a master’s degree. A round, open sleeve identifies a doctoral degree.

The blue doctoral regalia also has velvet running on the rest of the gown, including crossbars on the sleeve. Colored tassels on the degree candidates’ caps indicate a candidate’s school or college.

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Chain of Office This custom-made ornament is worn with the president’s regalia, symbolizing the authority and responsibilities of the office. The chain is engraved with the names and service years of the university presidents. The medallion’s centerpiece is a 1.3-carat diamond.

Academic Mace Dating back to the Middle Ages, the mace symbolizes strength and authority. The UF ceremonial mace was created for the university’s sesquicentennial celebration in 2003. The 70-inch staff features an alligator sitting atop a globe. The four pillars supporting the globe represent the four original colleges: Agriculture, Engineering, Law, and Liberal Arts. The staff is carved from cherry wood. The university’s chief marshal, who leads all academic processions, carries the mace.

Diplomas Diplomas will be mailed to the graduates’ diploma mailing address in July of 2026.

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Oath of a Pharmacist “I promise to devote myself to a lifetime of service to others through the profession of pharmacy. In fulfilling this vow: I will consider the welfare of humanity and relief of suffering my primary concerns.

I will apply my knowledge, experience and skills to the best of my ability to assure optimal outcomes for all patients.

I will respect and protect all personal and health information entrusted to me.

I will accept the responsibility to improve my professional knowledge, expertise and self-awareness.

I will hold myself and my colleagues to the highest principles of our profession’s moral, ethical and legal conduct.

I will embrace and advocate changes that improve patient care.

I will utilize my knowledge, skills, experiences and values to prepare the next generation of pharmacists.

I take these vows voluntarily with the full realization of the responsibility with which I am entrusted by the public.”

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Alma Mater Florida, our Alma Mater Thy glorious name we praise All thy loyal sons and daughters A joyous song shall raise.

Where palm and pine are blowing, Where southern seas are flowing, Shine forth thy noble Gothic walls, Thy lovely vine-clad halls.

Neath the Orange and Blue victorious Our love shall never fail.

There’s no other name so glorious– All hail, Florida, Hail!

— Milton Yeats

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