Administrative Officers
Vice President
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Juan Lopez is a third year student at the Mercer University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences in Atlanta, Georgia. Juan completed his pre-pharmacy coursework at the University of Central Florida where he was a member of the Minority Association of Pre-Professional Students (MAPS). In addition to SNPhA, he is actively involved as a Brother in the Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity and serves as Chapter President of Phi Lambda Sigma. Last year he served as the National Legislative Initiative chair, Membership Benefits chair, and Clinical Skills Competition Coordinator. In this capacity he was able to create delegate training materials to aid in the growth of SNPhA delegates and head up the 2010 Clinical Skills Competition. As Vice President, Juan looks to expand upon the past success of the Clinical Skills Competition through providing members with an exceptional competition experience, increase member participation in the CAPs program, and continue to find opportunities to advance the mission and growth of SNPhA.
Apart from his professional duties, Juan enjoys spending time with his family and helping with his family’s organization, Deeds of Love, which provides assistance to orphanages primarily in impoverished areas.
Email: juanlopez@snpha.org
Historian
Dominick Bailey is a third year pharmacy student at the University of Maryland-Baltimore School of Pharmacy. He is originally from Blythewood, SC and received his bachelor’s degree in Food Science and Human Nutrition from the University of Florida in 2008. He has been a part for SNPhA since his first year of pharmacy school, serving as his chapter’s public relations chair. In this position, he was able to increase monthly meeting attendance and membership by about 40%. Additionally, the University of Maryland-Baltimore hosted the region I and II meeting in 2010 which, as an executive board member, saw an attendance of over 265 members (the largest of any regional meeting to date!). In his spare time Dominick likes photography, travelling, and running.
As public relations liaison his goals are to preserve the rich history of SNPhA through compiling photographs and documents of the organizations past, implement a multimedia campaign to increase the organization’s visibility, and establish other avenues aimed at increasing the organization’s visual perception.
Email: dominickbailey@snpha.org
Executive Director
Dr. Carmita Coleman is the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs and Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice at the University of the Incarnate Word Feik School of Pharmacy.
Dr. Coleman holds a bachelors degree in chemistry from the University of New Orleans and a Doctor of Pharmacy degree with honors from Xavier University of Lousiana. Dr. Coleman completed a Pharmacy Practice Residency at Hermann Hospital, Houston, Texas.
In 1999, Dr. Coleman joined the faculty as Assistant Professor at the Hampton University School of Pharmacy where she developed and taught a variety of courses, including the integrated components of Drug and Disease management. Dr. Coleman led the development of the Rho Chi chapter at Hampton University, and contributed significantly to student involvement in VPhA, VSHP, NPhA, and other organizations. Dr. Coleman's level of personal activity with the professional organizations led to her election to President - elect of the Virginia Society of Health System Pharmacists for 2004 and National Secretary for the National Pharmaceutical Association in 2003. She currently serves as the National Executive Director for the nation's premiere pharmacy organization for minority student pharmacists, the Student National Pharmaceutical Association.
Associate Executive Director
Executive Assistant
Ms. Elaine Andersen has been with the University of the Incarnate Word – Feik School of Pharmacy since September 2008. She is the Assistant Executive for the Student National Pharmaceutical Association for the national office located here in San Antonio, Texas. She comes to us from the Hospitality Industry with 13 years of service. Currently she is perusing her Bachelor’s Degree in Education with the UIW ADCAP Program. She has been a great asset to the Office of Student Affairs (OSA) with her positive attitude and her enthusiasm to help out all that cross her path. We are grateful to have her join our family of OSA.
Email: contactsnpha@snpha.org
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Region Facilitators
Region I
Lynn Anyaele is a fourth year pharmacy student at the University of Charleston School of Pharmacy in West Virginia (UCWV). She is a graduate from Rutgers University with a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology & Informatics. Lynn has been an active SNPhA member since 2007 and has served as UC- SNPhA chapter Vice President, Chapter Delegate, and PSGA SNPhA Representative. In addition, she has also served as Vice President of the student chapter of ASCP at University of Charleston and is an active member of APhA-ASP, ASHP, and the West Virginia Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists. In her personal time, she enjoys helping people who are less fortunate, living a purpose - driven life, developing her spiritual growth, mentoring young adults and meeting new people.
As Regional I Facilitator, she wishes to strengthen the relationship between the various chapters within Region I, increase chapter involvement in National initiatives, and most of all continue to build and promote SNPhA visibility in the communities through community involvement and chapter development. Lynn is dedicated to addressing pharmacy and healthcare related issues that affect the less informed, increasing health awareness especially among the minority population and assisting underprivileged communities through various programs.
Email: lynnanyaele@snpha.org
Region II
Kenneth Thomas Jr. is a third year pharmacy student at the University of Maryland at Baltimore where he is a candidate for his Doctor of Pharmacy and Masters of Business Administration. Kenneth has been actively involved in his local SNPhA chapter since 2007 holding various positions. During his tenure as President, his chapter membership increased dramatically and his chapter was host to the 2010 SNPhA Regions 1&2 Conference in Baltimore, which to date has been the largest attended regional conference. In addition, Kenneth is also an active member of AMCP, Kappa Psi, and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. During his free time, Kenneth enjoys playing basketball, learning different cultures and traveling.
As Region II Facilitator, his goals are to encourage more interaction among chapters within the region and increase participation in SNPhA initiatives.
Email: kenneththomas@snpha.org
Region III
Dominique Comer is a fourth year pharmacy student at the University of Kentucky. As an active member in her SNPhA chapter since 2007, she has served as her chapter’s president this past year. She has also served as a delegate in her Phi Lambda Sigma chapter and as a member of the Kentucky Alliance of Pharmacy Students. In addition to extra-curricular activities, Dominique has become involved in research on public health and health outcomes for the past three years. Outside of school, she enjoys reading, shopping and traveling abroad.
As Region III Facilitator, her goals are to help create new chapters and to strengthen the bonds between chapters in Region III. She will continue to work towards the great impact SNPhA had made in serving the underserved… it starts with the leadership and hard work of each chapter!
Email: dominiquecomer@snpha.org
Region IV
Angel Trieu is a third year pharmacy student at the University of Houston College of Pharmacy. Beginning her first year, Angel became a member of various organizations such as the Mexican America Pharmacy Student Association, Vietnamese American Pharmacy Student Society, and SNPhA. She also became a proud brother of the Phi Delta Chi Fraternity. During her second year, Angel acted as an officer for her pharmacy class, VAPSS, and SNPhA. Outside of school, she began to work at part-time at CVS pharmacy as a pharmacy intern. As she enters her third year, she looks forward to a rewarding year with her classmates and the SNPhA National Office.
Before entering pharmacy school, Angel Trieu received a Bachelors of Science in Cellular and Molecular Biology and a Bachelors of Arts in Hispanic Studies from the University of Texas at Austin in 2008.
Email: angeltrieu@snpha.org
Region V
Tina Lee is a fourth year student at Campbell University, where she completed her pre-pharmacy requirements along with her Masters of Clinical Research degree.
At Campbell, she was involved in many organizations. She was secretary of Campbell’s SNPhA chapter during her P1 year, and then became president during P2 year. She was also president of the Pharmacy Legislative Interest Group (PLIG), Member Educator for Kappa Epsilon, vice president of Campbell’s APhA-ASP chapter, and AMCP’s secretary. She is a member of Phi Lambda Sigma and SSHP. Tina is also an intern for Walgreens.
Last year, Tina was Region II Facilitator. This year, she would like to see the chapters in Region V to continue to reach out to the community and help increase interest in SNPhA in schools on the west coast without SNPhA chapters.
Email: tinalee@snpha.org
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Project Chairs
Operation Immunization Chair
Bridging The Gap Chair
Tamkeen Quraishi Abreu is a 2nd year PharmD candidate at the University of New England in Portland, Maine. She is originally from Chicago, IL and earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Public Health from Northern Illinois University.
Tamkeen has been an active member of SNPhA since 2006 while working on her pre-pharmacy and bachelor’s degree. She was actively involved with her host chapter, University of Illinois at Chicago, and attended several regional and national meeting prior to starting pharmacy school. She is the founding president of the SNPhA chapter at her school, served as the chapter delegate for both regional and national meetings, and is currently serving a second term as president. In addition to her participation in SNPhA, Tamkeen is also the Student Political Advisory Network (SPAN) Liaison for her local APhA-ASP chapter and is also the Chair of Group Funding and a Counselor for the University of New England’s Campus Student Government. She is will also be representing her college at the NACDS meeting this year. In addition she is an active member of ASHP-SSHP, several local and state pharmaceutical, community outreach and public health associations, a member of AAAS, and alumni of Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity, Inc.
Tamkeen enjoys shopping, dancing salsa, and spending time with her new SNPhA now NPhA husband.
As the Bridging the Gap Chair, Tamkeen’s goals are to narrow the gap between SNPhA and NPhA members by increasing mentorship from NPhA. She also wanted to improve the relationships between high school students, pre-pharmacy and pharmacy students in SNPhA, as well as increase the transition of SNPhA members to NPhA. She is committed to working with SNPhA and NPhA to achieve greatness.
Email: tamkeenquraishi@snpha.org
Chronic Kideny Disease Chair
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Kendra Young is a third year student pharmacist at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. She graduated from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville in 2008 and obtained a Bachelor of Science in the Biological Sciences. A native of Memphis, Tennessee, Kendra has always been enthusiastic about SNPhA and reaching out to serve those members of the community who are under served. On the local level, Kendra has served as chapter delegate and is currently working to expand SNPhA’s membership and participation in community service events in the Knoxville area.
As the Chronic Kidney Disease/Diabetes Initiative Chair, Kendra is excited about organizing educational workshops and encouraging therapeutic lifestyle modifications as a means of preventing and/or slowing the progression in those communities disproportionately affected by chronic kidney disease and diabetes.
Email: kendrayoung@snpha.org
Legislative Chair
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Gayle Tuckett, from St. Thomas, USVI, is a 3rd year pharmacy student at Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of Pharmacy and is a PharmD Candidate for the year 2012. After attaining a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA, she worked as a Senior Certified Pharmacy Technician for Walgreens.
She has actively served at the chapter level since her first year as a class representative, stepped into the position as President-elect her second year, and currently serves as the President. In addition to her studies and SNPhA, Gayle is involved in the Virginia Academy of Student Pharmacists as Social Chair, in the Alpha Delta chapter of Phi Delta Chi, in Christian Pharmacists Fellowship International, and in the Student Executive Council. Aside from school, she likes to play tennis, try new restaurants, continuously grow in her relationship with God, and has a new desire for travel.
In her role as Legislative Chair, Gayle hopes to promote the use of letter writing campaigns and hill visits to increase SNPhA’s presence and voice within the pharmacy profession and the community. Gayle firmly believes that the key to any leadership role, no matter how big or small, is to serve others, and this is what she is determined to do in this role to further the mission of SNPhA.
Email: gayletuckett@snpha.org
Membership Benefits Chair
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Gayle Tuckett, from St. Thomas, USVI, is a 3rd year pharmacy student at Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of Pharmacy and is a PharmD Candidate for the year 2012. After attaining a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA, she worked as a Senior Certified Pharmacy Technician for Walgreens.
She has actively served at the chapter level since her first year as a class representative, stepped into the position as President-elect her second year, and currently serves as the President. In addition to her studies and SNPhA, Gayle is involved in the Virginia Academy of Student Pharmacists as Social Chair, in the Alpha Delta chapter of Phi Delta Chi, in Christian Pharmacists Fellowship International, and in the Student Executive Council. Aside from school, she likes to play tennis, try new restaurants, and continuously grow in her relationship with God.
In her role as Membership Benefits Chair, Gayle hopes to spread the awareness of the benefits provided through membership. She also seeks to increase membership by highlighting the main benefit of impacting the underserved community. Gayle firmly believes that the key to any leadership role, no matter how big or small, is to serve others, and this is what she is determined to do in this role to further the mission of SNPhA.
Email: gayletuckett@snpha.org
Power to End Stroke Chair
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Valeana Ruffin is a fourth year pharmacy student at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. She is a native of Smyrna, GA and received a Bachelors of Science Degree in Biochemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Valeana has been actively involved in her local SNPhA chapter since 2007. She has served as Treasurer and President-Elect. This past year as Chapter President, she has increased membership by 21%, promoted diversity and strengthened relationships between her local chapter and other organizations at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center through collaboration. In addition to SNPhA, Valeana is also a member of APhA-ASP and Phi Lambda Sigma. Valeana enjoys singing, traveling and mentoring youth.
As Power to End Stroke Initiative Chair, her goals are to increase awareness about stroke and its risk factors and encourage participation in this initiative by generating creative community service ideas for chapters.
Email: valeanaruffin@snpha.org
Remember the Ribbon Chair
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Kent Williams is currently a 4th year pharmacy student at Wingate University School of Pharmacy in Wingate, NC, near Charlotte, NC. He is doing his advance practice pharmacy rotations in Florence, SC. Kent has been very active in his pharmacy school. He was Vice President of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) Student Chapter for two years. He was on several school of pharmacy committees, professional committee chair as a Brother of Phi Delta Chi, and member of numerous organizations such as the American Pharmacists Association (APhA), Phi Lambda Sigma Leadership Society, and Kentucky and North Carolina Associations of Pharmacy. During his 3rd and 4th years of school, he has presented HIV pharmacotherapy updates for continuing education credit to pharmacists, and he did a rotation in an HIV indigent care clinic in Charlotte, NC. But he says being the “Remember the Ribbon” project chair of Wingate’s chapter of SNPhA was at the center of his heart.
As the Operation Immunization/Remember the Ribbon Project Chair, he hopes to at the very least, reach out to all the active SNPhA chapters to ensure all chapters are holding at least one immunization and at least one HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention event. He plans to provide help with tools, tips, and advice to hold successful events. One way he plans to do so is to share information among the chapters. He believes that with the vast number of pharmacy schools, SNPhA has the unique ability to reach out to the underserved in a way many other health organizations cannot. Therefore, ensuring every active chapter is offering value-added, quality events will maximize the number of lives reached and saved.
Email: kentwilliams@snpha.org
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