The VPhA Academy of New Practitioners “10 Under 10” recognition was created to spotlight the rising stars of the Association. This honor highlights 10 impressive individuals on a yearly basis who graduated pharmacy school less than 10 years ago.
Honorees must be current members of the Association and are considered based on the following 6 categories:
- VPhA related activities
- Community service
- Exemplary Professional Practice
- Contributions to the development of student pharmacists
- Impact on the profession
- Other professional activities
“10 Under 10” Class of 2017
Michelle Harrison, PharmD, MBA, MS
VCU Health Inpatient Pharmacy Services
Virginia Commonwealth University
Class of 2008
Tehra James, PharmD
Rite Aid Pharmacy
Virginia Commonwealth University
Class of 2014
Abigale Matulewicz, PharmD
VCU School of Pharmacy
Drake University
Class of 2012
Nicara Neely, PharmD
Walmart Pharmacy- Market Health and Wellness
Virginia Commonwealth University
Class of 2007
Natalie Nguyen, PharmD
VCU Health Inpatient Pharmacy Services
Virginia Commonwealth University
Class of 2014
Kelechia Ogbonna, PharmD, CGP
VCU School of Pharmacy
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Class of 2010
Michael Snow, PharmD
Optima Health
Virginia Commonwealth University
Class of 2012
Jordan Steves, PharmD
Walgreens
Virginia Commonwealth University
Class of 2011
Krystalyn Weaver, PharmD
National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations (NASPA)
University of Toledo College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Class of 2012
Adrian Wilson, PharmD
Carilion Clinic
Virginia Commonwealth University
Class of 2010