meet the preceptors
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Julie Brookover, PharmD
Inpatient Supervisor, Pharmacy
Learning experiences precepted:
Pharmacy Orientation, Staffing
Education and Training:
BS in Pharmaceutical Sciences, The Ohio State University, 2004
PharmD, The Ohio State University, 2008
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Celeste Williams, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Pharmacy Generalist, Specialty in General Pediatrics
Pharmacy Education Coordinator
Learning experiences precepted:
General Pediatrics , Academia
Education and Training:
BS in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Education of the Hearing Impaired, Missouri State University, 1998
PharmD, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, 2006
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Jessica Foley, PharmD, BCIDP
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Infectious Disease
Coordinator, PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program
Learning experiences precepted:
Infectious Disease/Antimicrobial Stewardship
Education and Training:
PharmD, Drake University, 2018,
PGY1, Texas Health Dallas Presbyterian Hospital/Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 2019
PGY2 Infectious Diseases, HSHS St. John’s Hospital, 2020
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Alysia M. DiPaola, PharmD, CNSC, BCNSP, BCPPS
Clinical Pharmacy Manager
Director, PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program
Learning experiences precepted:
Pharmacy & Therapeutics, Nutrition Support
Education and Training:
BS in Chemistry, University of Hawai'i, 2011
BA in Pharmacy Studies, University of Hawai'i, 2015
PharmD, University of Hawai'i, 2015
PGY1, Children's National Hospital, 2016
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Julie Dennison, RPh, BCPPS
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Pediatric Intensive Care
Learning experiences precepted:
PICU, Nutrition Support
Education and Training:
BS in Pharmacy, Ohio Northern University, 2002
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Della Marie S. Zona, RPh
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Hematology/Oncology
Learning experiences precepted:
Hematology/Oncology
Education and Training:
BS in Pharmacy, Duquesne University School of Pharmacy, 1994
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Julia Heilers, PharmD, BCPPS
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Complex Care
Learning experiences precepted:
Pulmonary/Complex Care
Education and Training:
PharmD, Ohio Northern University, 2005
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Cody Lovejoy, PharmD, BCPPS, BCPS
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Emergency Medicine
Learning experiences precepted:
Emergency Medicine
Education and Training:
PharmD, Ohio Northern University, 2017
PGY1, Nationwide Children’s Hospital 2018
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Marie Backus, PharmD, BCPPS
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Pulmonary and Population Health
Learning experiences precepted:
Pulmonary/Complex Care, Ambulatory Care
Education and Training:
BS in Biology, Wright State University, 2004
PharmD, Palm Beach Atlantic University, 2009
PGY1, Promedica Toledo Hospital/Russell J. Ebeid Children’s Hospital, 2010
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Lauren Faragalli, PharmD
CIS Pharmacy Coordinator
Learning experiences precepted:
Pharmacy Informatics
Education and Training:
BS in Business Administration, 2011
PharmD, Ohio Northern University, 2011
PGY1, Children’s National Medical Center, 2012
Epic Willow Certification, 2014-present
Epic Inpatient Clinical Documentation 2017-present
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Stacy Roehrs, PharmD, BCPPS
Director Inpatient Pharmacy
Learning experiences precepted:
Pharmacy Administration
Education and Training:
BS Pharm, Ohio Northern University, 1997
PharmD, University of Cincinnati, 1999
Specialty Residency, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, 2000
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Meaghan Horrigan, PharmD, BCPS
Medication Safety Officer
Learning experiences precepted:
Pharmacy & Therapeutics
Education and Training:
PharmD, University of Toledo, 2010
ASHP Medication Safety Certificate, 2021
meet our residents
Courtney Edmunds, PharmD, MPH
PGY1 Pharmacy Resident
Residency Year: 2022-2023
Hometown: Leesburg, GA
Pharmacy School: Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy
Why I chose this residency program: I have always had a passion for pediatric medicine, and this residency program allowed me to have a PGY1 that focused primarily on pediatrics. Dayton Children's Hospital is large enough to provide care for a diverse patient population while also being small enough to provide intimate and individualized patient care. The residency program here at Dayton Children's provides preceptors from various backgrounds to provide a well-rounded experience.
After residency: NICU Clinical Pharmacist at a pediatric institution
Billie Mitchell, PharmD
PGY1 Pharmacy Resident
Residency Year: 2022-2023
Hometown: Milford, OH
Pharmacy School: University of Kentucky
Why I chose this residency program: I have had a passion to help the pediatric population as long as I can remember. I knew while looking at programs I wanted to be at a standalone children's hospital. During my interview, I loved the culture of Dayton Children's Hospital and the diverse patient population. Patient care teams are welcoming to learners, and I was excited to be a member of the inaugural pharmacy residency class.
After residency: Transitions of Care Clinical Pharmacist at a pediatric institution