Leadership Councils

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Research Council Participants (2021)

Research council participants work collaboratively with the practice council to develop and conduct research studies to address priority problems and challenges. Founding research council participants convened on January 19, 2021 to discuss research directions and priorities. To preserve space on this webpage, some researchers are listed with photos, and others without. Additional participants on the research council are in process of being added , including researchers representing the physician community. The voice of each participating researcher is recognized and welcomed as equally important and valuable. Special thanks to Dorothy Farrell, Chief Science Officer of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP), for support in convening this group of founding researchers.

Jennifer Bacci, PharmD, MPH, BCACP

Assistant Professor, University of Washington, School of Pharmacy



Lihui Bai, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, University of Louisville, Industrial Engineering

Manju T. Beier, PharmD, BCGP, FASCP

Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor of Pharmacy, University of Michigan, College of Pharmacy

Nicole Brandt, PharmD, MBA

Professor and Executive Director, University of Maryland, Baltimore School of Pharmacy, Lamy Center on Drug Therapy and Aging, MedStar Health Systems, Center for Successful Aging

Elias B. Chahine PharmD, FCCP, FASCP, FFSHP, BCPS, BCIDP

Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Palm Beach Atlantic University, Gregory School of Pharmacy

Steven Chen, PharmD

Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, University of Southern California School of Pharmacy, Clinical Pharmacy


Jennifer Cocohoba, PharmD, MAS

Vice Chair of Faculty Development and Professor, University of California San Francisco, Department of Clinical Pharmacy

Tina Claypool, PharmD, CDCES

UofL Health, Ambulatory Care Pharmacy, Kentucky Society of Health-System Pharmacists, President

William Doucette, PhD

Deborah K. Veale Professorship in Healthcare Policy, University of Iowa, Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science

Joel Farley, RPh, PhD

Peters Endowed Chair in Pharmacy Practice Innovation, University of Minnesota, College of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Care and Health Systems

Dorothy Farrell, PhD

Chief Science Officer, American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP).

RAPID Alliance Research Community Leadership (2021)

Trish Freeman, PhD, RPh, FAPhA, FNAP

Associate Professor, Director of Center for the Advancement of Pharmacy Practice and Earl Platt Slone Endowed Professorship, University of Kentucky, College of Pharmacy, Pharmacy Practice and Science Department

Michael Hogue, PharmD, FAPhA, FNAP

Dean, School of Pharmacy, Loma Linda University
Professor, Pharmacy Practice
Professor, Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine

David Jacobs, PharmD, PhD

Assistant Professor, University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Pharmacy Practice


Sandra Kane-Gill, PharmD, MSc, FCCP, FCCM

Professor, Department of Pharmacy and Therapeutics, School of Pharmacy; Professor of Critical Care Medicine, Biomedical Informatics and Clinical Translational Sciences (secondary appointments); University of Pittsburgh

Clark Kebodeaux, Pharm.D., BCACP

clinical associate professor of pharmacy practice and science, University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science

Grace M. Kuo, PharmD, MPH, PhD

Professor, Oregon State University, College of Pharmacy, Professor of Pharmacy Practice (and University of California San Diego, School of Pharmacy, Professor Emerita)

Anne Lin, PharmD

Dean & Professor, School of Pharmacy, Notre Dame of Maryland University

Joey Mattingly, PharmD, MBA, PhD

University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research

Mary McClurg, PharmD, MHS

Professor and Executive Vice Dean-Chief Academic Officer, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy

Bella Mehta, PharmD, FAPhA,

Professor and Chair, Pharmacy Practice and Science, The Ohio State University, College of Pharmacy

Joanna Moullin PhD

Curtin University, Curtin Medical School

Mark Munger, Pharm.D.

Professor & Senior Associate Dean for College Affairs, University of Utah, College of Pharmacy, Pharmacotherapy

David P. Nau, R.Ph., Ph.D.

Professor of Social & Administrative Pharmacy, Ohio Northern University, Department of Pharmacy Practice

Danya M. Qato, PharmD, MPH, PhD

Assistant Professor & Director, Pharmaceutical Health Services Research Graduate Program, University of Maryland, Baltimore, School of Pharmacy & School of Medicine

Purva Rawal, PhD

Principal, Capview Strategies, Adjunct Assistant Professor, Georgetown University.

RAPID Alliance Policy Research

Margie E. Snyder, PharmD, MPH, FCCP

Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Purdue University College of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacy Practice

Todd Sorensen, PharmD

Senior Executive Associate Dean and Professor, University of Minnesota, Department of Pharmaceutical Care and Health Systems

Practice Council Participants (2021)

Practice council participants help identify key problems, review research proposals, and provide support for priority research studies. The first practice council organizing meeting was held on January 26, 2021. To preserve space on this webpage, 1-2 senior leaders from participating organizations are listed with photos. Additional leaders are listed without photos. Additional participants are in process of being added to the council, including physician and clinician representatives. The voice of each practice council participant is recognized and welcomed as equally important and valuable.

Paul Abramowitz, PharmD, ScD(hon), FASHP

Chief Executive Officer of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)

John Beckner, PharmD

Senior Director, Strategic Initiatives, National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA)

Ilisa BG Bernstein, PharmD, JD, FAPhA

Senior Vice President of Pharmacy Practice and Government Affairs, American Pharmacists Association (APhA)

Phil Bongiorno

Vice President, Policy & Government Relations, Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP)

Amy Nicholas, PharmD

Medical Managed Care Director at Sanofi Pasteur

Douglass Scheckelhoff, MS, FASHP

Senior Vice President, Office of Practice Advancement, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)

Allie Jo Shipman, PharmD, MBA

Director, State Policy, National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations (NASPA)

Rebecca Snead, RPh

Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer, National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations (NASPA)

Scott J. Knoer, MS, PharmD, FASHP

Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice President, American Pharmacists Association (APhA)

Ann Marie Kondic, PharmD

Thought Leader
Community Pharmacy Sector

Lucinda Maine, PhD, RPh

Executive Vice President and CEO, American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP)

Eric Maroyka PharmD, BCPS

Senior Director, Center on Pharmacy Practice Advancement, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)

Ronna Hauser, PharmD

Vice President, Policy & Government Affairs Operations of the National Community Pharmacies Association (NCPA)

Erin Hodges, PhD

Medical Science Liaison, Sanofi Pasteur.

Kayla McFeely, PharmD

Director, Pharmacy Care, Health & Wellness Programs at National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS)

Donney John, PharmD

Executive Director, NOVA ScriptsCentral and Co-Chair, RAPID Alliance Health Equity Empowerment Council

Nicole Braccio, PharmD, RPh

Policy Director, National Patient Advocate Foundation

Susan Cantrell, RPh

Chief Executive Officer of the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP)

Fran Castellow, MsED

President, Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF)

Anna Legreid Dopp, PharmD, CPHQ

Senior Director, Clinical Guidelines & Quality Improvement, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)

Sara Roszak, DrPH, MPH

Vice President, Pharmacy Care and Health Strategy, National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS)

Mitchel C. Rothholz, RPh, MBA

Chief of Governance & State Affiliates; Executive Director, American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Foundation

Sheila Thomas, PharmD

Global Head, Patient Insights and Engagement Strategy, Sanofi.


Kasey​ K. Thompson, Pharm.D., M.S., M.B.A.

Chief Operating Officer & Senior Vice President, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)

Troy Trygstad, PharmD, MBA, PhD Chief Executive Officer

CPESN USA, a clinically integrated network of community pharmacies

Nick Wilkins, PharmD, BCPS, CDCES, CPP

Director of Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacy Services Atrium Health, Charlotte, North Carolina

Chad Worz, PharmD

Chief Executive Officer of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (AMCP)

Additional Practice Council Participants

To be added

Medications 360 Steering Workgroup (2021)

Last updated August 11, 2021

John Beckner, PharmD, Senior Director, Strategic Initiatives, National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA)

Anna Legreid Dopp, PharmD, CPHQ, Senior Director, Clinical Guidelines & Quality Improvement, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)

Dorothy Farrell, PhD, Chief Science Officer, American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP).

Ronna Hauser, PharmD, Vice President, Policy & Government Affairs Operations of the National Community Pharmacies Association (NCPA)

Erin Hodges, PhD, Medical Science Liaison, Sanofi Pasteur

Michael Hogue, PharmD, FAPhA, FNAP, Dean, School of Pharmacy, Loma Linda University

Donney John, PharmD, Executive Director of NOVA ScriptsCentral, Also leading the RAPID Alliance Health Equity and Empowerment Workgroup

Anne Marie Kondic, PharmD, Thought Leader, Community Pharmacy Sector

Eric Maroyka PharmD, BCPS, Senior Director, Center on Pharmacy Practice Advancement, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)

Amy Nicholas, PharmD, Medical Managed Care Director at Sanofi Pasteur

Deborah Pasko, PharmD, MHA, Director, Clinical Research and Innovation, Surescripts

Allie Jo Shipman, PharmD, MBA, Director, State Policy, National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations (NASPA)

Rebecca Snead, RPh, Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer, National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations (NASPA)