PharmD RxAmbassadors: University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy

RxAmbassadors

Group photo of th 2019-2020 PharmD student anbassadors

Ever wonder what it is like in a day of a life of a PittPharmacy student? Have questions about how to get into the program? Do you want a tour of Salk Hall? RxAmbassadors are here to help you with all of that and more! RxAmbassadors are a group of student pharmacists dedicated to helping you on your path to becoming part of the PittPharmacy community.

Our RxAmbassadors come from a variety of backgrounds and all have different areas of interest. Join us for a virtual visit and chat with an RxAmbassador! Information on PittPharmacy’s virtual Friday 5:00 pm visits can be found here, but please feel free to reach out via email to any of the RxAmbassadors listed below.

Jessica Abbott
Year: P3
Hometown: Union Beach, NJ
High School: High Technology High School
Why PittPharmacy: I chose PittPharmacy because of how easy it would be to personalize my education. I was interested in the different areas of concentration they offered to students, such as global health, and loved seeing how close the students were to each other!
Email Address: jea93@pitt.edu

Maria Arlia
Watch my video: https://youtu.be/aLlmVnjzbVg
Year: P4
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
High School: North Hills High School
Favorite Class: Anatomy and Physiology
Why PittPharmacy: PittPharmacy provides their students with an endless amount of opportunities to learn and explore the field of pharmacy. Even in the first year of pharmacy school, you have the ability to interact with patients and work in the community. I am a proud Pittsburgh native, and am looking forward to personalizing my education throughout my time at PittPharmacy. Hail to Pitt!
Email Address: mfa34@pitt.edu

Hailey Baxter
Year: P4
Hometown: Stroudsburg, PA
High School: Pocono Mountain East High School
Favorite Class: Anatomy and Physiology
Why PittPharmacy: PittPharmacy immediately showed me all the different opportunities possible with a pharmacy degree, and I'm still learning more!
Email Address: HAB111@pitt.edu

Alexis Caprio
Year: P3
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
High School: North Catholic High School
Why PittPharmacy: I chose Pitt Pharmacy because of the accessibility to professors and the opportunities to experience direct patient encounters.
Email Address: akc44@pitt.edu

Abigail Christman
Year: P3
Hometown: Syracuse, NY
High School: Charles W. Baker High School>
Why PittPharmacy:
Email Address: ABC83@pitt.edu

Mia Como
Year: P3
Hometown: Jefferson Hills, PA
High School: Thomas Jefferson High School
Why PittPharmacy: I chose Pitt Pharmacy because of the personalization of my education and the bond between all the students. Pitt Pharmacy has countless opportunities for students to discover different career paths and meet other students through community experiences and over 20 student organizations!
Email Address: mdc98@pitt.edu

Bethany Corry
Year: P4
Hometown: Rochester, NY
High School: Greece Athena High School
Favorite Class: Anatomy and Physiology
Why PittPharmacy: I chose Pitt initially because of the city campus and proximity to so many medical centers. When I toured the pharmacy school, the faculty and students I met with were so nice and welcoming that it was easy to picture myself here. I also liked that PittPharmacy offers me the chance to personalize my education through areas of concentration, special topics, electives and more.
Email Address: bec82@pitt.edu

Kailey Davies
Year: P4
Hometown: Scranton, PA
High School: Tunkhannock Area High School
Favorite Class: Pharmacist Patient Care
Why PittPharmacy: I chose PittPharmacy because I felt welcomed into a family. PittPharmacy wants their students to succeed and they provide endless opportunities to do so. Whether its through personalizing my education or getting involved on campus, I know I will find the right career in pharmacy for me through Pitt.
Email Address: Kad172@pitt.edu

Katherine Escobar Martinez
Year: P3
Hometown: Hazleton, PA
High School: Hazleton Area High School
Why PittPharmacy: I chose Pitt Pharmacy because of the competitive status of the program, as well as the opportunity to personalize my education and be able to learn from some of the most impressive people in the Pharmacy World. It helped also that my little sister is an undergrad student here too, so being together makes it more fun.
Email Address: kme80@pitt.edu

Lucas Gregoire
Year: P3
Hometown: Tamaqua, PA
High School: Tamaqua Area High School
Why PittPharmacy: I chose Pitt Pharmacy because of the amazing oppurtunities they offer, as well as having the chance to learn from presigious faculty. Pitt Pharmacy allows me to personalize my education to my interests and obtain beneficial experiences such as research, leadership, and shadowing oppurtunities.
Email Address: ldg29@pitt.edu

Anneliese Harp
Year: P3
Hometown: Neshannock Township, PA
High School: Neshannock Junior Senior High School
Why PittPharmacy: I chose Pitt Pharmacy because of the exceptional opportunies they provide to all of their students. From the moment I toured here the summer before my senior year of high school, I knew Pitt Pharmacy was the place for me. Pitt Pharmacy gives students the ability to personalize their education with unique electives, research experiences, leadership positions through organizations and classes, and areas of concentrations. During my tour, I also felt and saw the community at Pitt Pharmacy. From that moment, I knew Pitt Pharmacy was the best school for me.
Email Address: anh167@pitt.edu

Megan Hutar
Year: P4
Hometown: Durham, NH
High School: Oyster River High School
Favorite Class: Pharmacist Patient Care
Why PittPharmacy: The passion for the program, faculty, and extracurricular organizations shown by past and current Pitt Pharmacy students led me to choose this school.
Email Address: mmh119@pitt.edu

Kate Karlson
Year: P3
Hometown: Twinsburg, OH
High School: Twinsburg High School
Why PittPharmacy: I chose Pitt Pharmacy because of the opportunity to personalize my education through areas of concentration and because of the sense of community between faculty, students and staff.
Email Address: klk164@pitt.edu

Hunter Kline
Year: P3
Hometown: Lehman, PA
High School: Lake Lehman Junior Senior High School
Why PittPharmacy: I chose Pitt Pharmacy because of the unique opportunities they offer their students beginning in their first year of pharmacy school. The school has built many different connections with the community, and it opens the door for their students to succeed in big ways. The students and faculty you are surrounded by every day, are eager to help you achieve your dreams.
Email Address: hgk3@pitt.edu

Madison Kornides
Watch my video: https://youtu.be/R_rO6hTWseM
Year: P4
Hometown: Latrobe, PA
High School: Greater Latrobe Senior High School
Favorite Class: Anatomy & Physiology
Why PittPharmacy: I chose PittPharmacy because I was amazed at all of the opportunities students have to personalize their education as they progress. As one of the top pharmacy schools, PittPharmacy was a place I knew would help me grow as a professional and become confident in myself and my skills as a prospective pharmacist. The faculty also impressed me as they are invested in helping students excel, and all very passionate about their respective fields.
Email Address: mrk92@pitt.edu

Colin Kruczek
Year: P4
Hometown: Bloomsburg, PA
High School: Bloomsburg Area High School
Why PittPharmacy: I choose Pitt Pharmacy becuase I loved the campus as soon as I came to visit. I knew Pitt could offer me a great program with access to all the healthcare resources in and around the city.
Email Address: cjk93@pitt.edu

Sydney Lee
Year: P4
Hometown: Perkasie, PA
High School: Pennridge High School
Favorite Class: Pharmacist Patient Care
Why PittPharmacy: I chose Pitt Pharmacy because I loved Pitt's campus, they were highly ranked academically, and everyone in the area seemed so kind and earnest! Pitt's energy was the best of any school I visited, they had the best PharmD program of any school I looked at.
Email Address: Sll70@pitt.edu

Victoria Lee
Watch my video: https://youtu.be/CNzBeF__Tv0
Year: P4
Hometown: Merion Station, PA
High School: Lower Merion High School
Favorite Class: Pharmacist Patient Care
Why PittPharmacy: PittPharmacy provides an amazing community of classmates, professors and healthcare professionals. When I first visited Salk hall, everyone was so genuine and passionate. I knew I would belong and create ever-lasting relationships. PittPharmacy is all about providing for others and making their students successful through rigorous coursework, ample opportunities, and live practicums. I am thrilled to be a part of this family!
Email Address: vbl3@pitt.edu

Oliva Leonardis
Year: P3
Hometown: South Plainfield, NJ
High School: Mount Saint Mary Academy
Why PittPharmacy: I chose PittPharmacy because it felt like home. There was something about the people who made me feel like I was meant to be there and that I had earned it. Being 6 hours from home, this was, and still is so vital in my success at Pitt.
Email Address: ORL8@pitt.edu

Emily Leung
Year: P4
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
High School: Northgate High School
Favorite Class: Pharmacist Patient Care
Why PittPharmacy: I chose PittPharmacy because the faculty, staff, and students were so helpful and welcoming during the application and admissions process. I am a transfer student, so this was very important to me when choosing a pharmacy program. Additionally, PittPharmacy offers students many opportunities to personalize their education and is a very competitive program. H2P!
Email Address: erl81@pitt.edu

Ruth Li
Year: P4
Hometown: Collegeville, PA
High School: Methacton High School
Favorite Class: Anatomy and Physiology
Why PittPharmacy: Not only did the idea of personalizing my education really appeal to me, but I was blown away with how engaging and supportive the faculty was. I felt really welcomed here and I know I will be able to find out what Pharmacy path is right for me by utilizing the many resources and opportunities that PittPharmacy offers.
Email Address: rwl22@pitt.edu

Dini Lin
Year: P4
Hometown: Cleveland, OH
High School: Marion L. Steele High School
Favorite Class: Pharmacist Patient Care
Why PittPharmacy: Pitt has been my number one choice since freshmen year in high school. I am impressed by how welcoming and supportive the Pitt Pharmacy faculties and students were when I participated in the PIER program during my first year at Pitt. I love how Pitt Pharmacy makes you feel like you are a part of the family, and they will always provide the best resources to help their students succeed.
Email Address: Dil30@pitt.edu

Alex Mannino
Year: P3
Hometown: Robinson Twp, PA
High School: Montour High School
Why PittPharmacy: Pitt Pharmacy is the center of innovation and care for all of their students. I love the faculty, staff, and students that feel like family to support each person through their pharmacy journey and encourage each student to believe in themselves.
Email Address: amm512@pitt.edu

Lauren Maurer
Watch my video: https://youtu.be/WXY-DYCpTJM
Year: P4
Hometown: Doylestown, PA
High School: Central Bucks East High School
Favorite Class: Anatomy and Physiology
Why PittPharmacy: I chose PittPharmacy because the program has so many experiences to offer both in and outside of the curriculum. Not to mention, Pittsburgh has so many medical centers, and the city presents itself with so many opportunities as a growing pharmacist!
Email Address: lrm71@pitt.edu

Katie McGraw
Year: P4
Hometown: North Granby, CT
High School: St. Joseph's Catholic Academy
Favorite Class: Pharmacist Patient Care
Why PittPharmacy: The faculty and staff were very welcoming when I had my tour and I felt right at home when I walked into Salk Hall for the first time. PittPharmacy has so many successful alumni which gives you the opportunity to work in any field of pharmacy you are interested in.
Email Address: kem255@pitt.edu

Rebecca Mihalko
Year: P3
Hometown: Lemont Furnace, PA
High School: Laurel Highlands High School
Why PittPharmacy: I chose Pitt Pharmacy for several reasons - the location was ideal, it was highly ranked, and there were many opportunities to personalize my education.
Email Address: rkm38@pitt.edu

Zackary MIller
Year: P3
Hometown: Altoona, PA
High School: Altoona Area High School
Why PittPharmacy: I chose PittPharmacy because ever since I stepped foot on Pitt’s campus during my first year at Pitt, I knew it felt like home. What I like most about PittPharmacy are the numerous opportunities that you have to personalize your education both in and out of the classroom through research, electives, areas of concentration, leadership positions, organizations and clubs, various internship opportunities, and much more! I also love how invested the faculty and staff are to helping all of us succeed, and they always more than happy to meet with you.
Email Address: ztm16@pitt.edu

Ian Montelius
Year: P4
Hometown: Jim Thorpe, PA
High School: Jim Thorpe High School
Favorite Class: Foundations of Biology 2
Why PittPharmacy: When I was in the college hunting process, my main priority was to find a school with a great pharmacy program and to branch out a lot from my small hometown. PittPharmacy allowed me to do both of these things, and so much more! I am starting a very personalized education with faculty and staff that are always willing to help me succeed. I hope to enter the career of hospital pharmacy or pharmaceutical research and development.
Email Address: iwm7@pitt.edu

Ethan Nguyen
Watch my video: https://youtu.be/ppO94okv8eg
Year: P4
Hometown: Harleysville, PA
High School: Souderton Area High School
Favorite Class: Pharmacist Patient Care
Why PittPharmacy: I chose PittPharmacy because the field of pharmacy is constantly growing and this program does a great job in making sure that we are up to date with the latest changes and advances. By being allowed to personalize my education, I can enhance my knowledge and skillset to better fit a pharmacy career of my choice and become an overall better candidate for residencies and jobs. As someone who is interested in working in a hospital setting, it also helps that the school has close ties with a fantastic health system like UPMC.
Email Address: eln37@pitt.edu

Abby Perriello
Year: P4
Hometown: Collegeville, PA
High School: Methacton High School
Favorite Class: Pharmacist Patient Care
Why PittPharmacy: When I toured colleges in high school, I was drawn to Pitt because of how many resources the school and city have to offer. As a PittPharmacy student, you have so many opportunities to do research, explore special topics, intern in a variety of different settings, and work on cool assignments in class. While my experience with PittPharmacy has only taken place during the pandemic, I have still learned and experienced so much! I know that I will be prepared to work as a pharmacist one day with the education that I am receiving here.
Email Address: amp307@pitt.edu

Carolyn Ross
Year: P4
Hometown: Rockville Centre, New York
High School: South Side High School
Favorite Class: Dosage Form Design & Delivery Lab
Why PittPharmacy: I chose PittPharmacy because the of all of the unique opportunities available to personalize my education and how welcomed I felt from the very first tour when I was in high school. When I visited Pittsburgh for the first time and saw how many hospitals and community pharmacies were around, that appealed to me because I felt there would be many opportunities to learn outside of the classroom which I have found to be true!
Email Address: car163@pitt.edu

Shay Roth
Year: P4
Hometown: Johnstown, PA
High School: Richland High School
Why PittPharmacy: I chose Pitt Pharmacy because of the various opportunities for research and experiences the program provided.
Email Address: slr109@pitt.edu

Michael Ryczaj
Year: P3
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
High School: Central Catholic High School
Why PittPharmacy: Having my whole life being surrounded in the Pittsburgh area I became more familiiar with the high excellence and acadmeic achievements that Pitt had to offer. When deciding on pharmacy as my carrer the familiar exceptional qualities were exemplified even further in the Pitt Pharamcy curriculum that enabled each pharamcy student to personalized their choices in pharamcy school.
Email Address: MJR173@pitt.edu

Arvin Sequeira
Year: P3
Hometown: Lansdowne, PA
High School: Bonner & Prendie High School
Why PittPharmacy: I loved Pitt since the moment I stepped foot on campus during my junior year of high school. The community, innovation, and resources that the school, and specifically Pitt Pharmacy foster, is one of a kind and something that really drew me in.
Email Address: ars303@pitt.edu

Rylan Sergi
Year: P3
Hometown: Moon Township, PA
High School: Moon Area High School
Why PittPharmacy: There are so many opportunities to pursue the pharmacy career that you are excited about, and the students and faculty at the school will support you to make sure you succeed!
Email Address: ras316@pitt.edu

Lydia Shen
Year: P4
Hometown: New Hope, PA
High School: Central Bucks East High School
Why PittPharmacy: I chose PittPharmacy because of the location, cost, and prestige of the healthcare program. Through pharmacy, I've found communities of friends and faculty that support me both academically and socially.
Email Address: lys20@pitt..edu

Catherine Smith
Watch my video: https://youtu.be/NBHv2mEi4oY
Year: P4
Hometown: Stow, MA
High School: Nashoba Regional High School
Favorite Class: Anatomy & Physiology
Why PittPharmacy: I chose Pitt Pharmacy for the amazing people and opportunities the school has! This is a perfect starting point for a career in any field of pharmacy so the possibilities are truly endless!
Email Address: cms330@pitt.edu

Yu Hyeon Soh
Year: P4
Hometown: Seoul, South Korea
High School: Jinseon Girl's High School
Favorite Class: Pharmacist Patient Care
Why PittPharmacy: PittPharmacy provides a great prestigious program, lectures, and practices for patient care. Also, the opportunity to personalize my education by ARCO, electives, and special topics. The welcoming atmosphere at Pitt and the faculty always amaze me.
Email Address: yus81@pitt.edu

Delaney Stojkov
Year: P3
Hometown: Amherst, OH
High School: Marion L Steele High School
Why PittPharmacy: I chose Pitt Pharmacy for the ability to personalize my education through special topics and areas of concentration
Email Address: dfs23@pitt.edu

Riya Tipnis
Year: P4
Hometown: Downingtown, PA
High School: Downingtown STEM Academy
Favorite Class: Anatomy & Physiology
Why PittPharmacy: When I decided on pharmacy in high school, the first school I toured and learned about was Pitt Pharmacy. I loved the tight-knit community, individualized experiences, innovative research, and many opportunities for direct patient care. I was so excited listening to pharmacy students talk about their career goals. Combined with how highly rated Pitt's pharmacy program is, I knew PittPharmacy was the place for me.
Email Address: rat73@pitt.edu

Roma Usgoankar
Year: P3
Hometown: Plainsboro, NJ
High School: West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South
Why PittPharmacy: I chose Pitt Pharmacy because everyone was so kind and I knew this would be a place I could really flourish both as a student and as a professional. I loved that I could personalize my education through special topics and elective courses outside of the regular curriculum.
Email Address: rmu7@pitt.edu

Nathan Vo
Year: P3
Hometown: Effort, PA
High School: Pleasant Valley High School
Why PittPharmacy: I chose Pitt Pharmacy because of how rigourous the curriculum is and the many oppurtunities that come with it. My grandmother also lives near Pittsburgh and allows me to live at home while going to school!
Email Address: ntv8@pitt.edu

Kelsey Wagner
Year: P3
Hometown: Pleasant Hills, PA
High School: Thomas Jefferson High School
Why PittPharmacy: I chose Pitt Pharmacy because they have so may opportunities here for the students to get involved and personalize their education. I also have grown up near Pittsburgh and have been a Pitt fan my whole life.
Email Address: kgw9@pitt.edu

Annie Weyand
Watch my video: https://youtu.be/ZBcwuMdD3kc
Year: P4
Hometown: Phoenixville, PA
High School: Bishop Shanahan High School
Favorite Class: Pharmacist Patient Care
Why PittPharmacy: I chose PittPharmacy because I wanted to attend a nationally recognized, highly ranked pharmacy program, that would help me personalize my education and give me opportunities to grow as a professional. Here at PittPharmacy, the faculty truly care about their students and do everything to ensure we become successful. In addition, the program allows first year students to immediately begin getting experience within the community and interacting with patients. Not only did I fall in love with the city of Pittsburgh during my undergrad here, but I also enjoy how the location of the pharmacy school is so close to the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) facilities. Overall, I love how the program values teamwork, a hands-on approach to learning, and the success of each individual student! Could not be happier with my decision to attend PittPharmacy!
Email Address: aew66@pitt.edu

Riya Yadav
Year: P3
Hometown: Wexford, PA
High School: North Allegheny High School
Why PittPharmacy: I chose Pitt Pharmacy because they have so may opportunities here for the students to get involved and personalize their education. I also have grown up near Pittsburgh and have been a Pitt fan my whole life. I chose Pitt Pharmacy for its amazing staff and proximity to multiple health care systems.
Email Address: riy3@pitt.edu