The 50 Most Influential Leaders in Pharmacy 2023 Awards

BROWNSVILLE, Pa., Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --

What does it mean to be Influential in the Pharmacy Profession?

To be influential in pharmacy means to have the power to influence or shape the opinions, actions, or policies of others within our profession and throughout healthcare ecosystems. The Pharmacy 50 recognizes an individual that has a significant impact on the thoughts, behaviors, or decisions of others within pharmacy. Our Top 50 Influencers have all created positive energy and impact throughout pharmacy in many different ways, such as through leadership, advocacy, persuasion, and the sharing of ideas and information to help transform pharmacy care. Ultimately these Top 50 Pharmacy Professionals are impacting people's lives through their work, missions, and passion. 

The Pharmacy Podcast Network (PPN); the first podcast about the profession of pharmacy, is proud to announce the winners of the 2nd Annual 50 Most Influential Leaders in Pharmacy Awards. The PPN launched the awards program in 2021 to recognize people who've made their mark through innovation, momentum, and distinction throughout the pharmacy profession. This list of Rising Stars, Innovators, Trailblazers, Visionaries, and Leaders have been recognized for 2022.

"It's thrilling that we had a 900% increase in voter participation from the inaugural Pharmacy 50 Awards program last year," commented Todd Eury, CEO of the Pharmacy Podcast Network and awards creator. "The people on this list are extraordinary and are an example of how pharmacy is drastically transforming to become more customized and patient-focused. We hope these award winners will inspire others throughout the pharmacy profession and health sector to keep innovating." 

"50 Most Influential Leaders in Pharmacy" sets out to inspire and advocate for the pharmacy profession and recognize people in the pharmacy industry making a significant impact on pharmacy care. The list was developed based on votes collected during the month of December 2022 by industry peers. The number of votes were totaled for each nominee and listed in order of number of votes, 1 through 50. 

2022 "Pharmacy 50" Award Winners

1. Brian Leonard, PharmD
2. Alysa Vereen, PharmD
3. Mariya Farooqi, PharmD 
4. Antonio Ciaccia
5. Shahida Choudry PharmD 
6. Cecelia Byers, PharmD 
7. Tara Newton Schneider, PharmD 
8. Mary Douglass Smith, PharmD 
9. Bled Tanoe, PharmD 
10. Salematou Traore-Uwalaka, PharmD 
11. Lisa Faast, PharmD 
12. Jamie Wilkey, PharmD 
13. Jabeen Ahmed, PharmD 
14. Loretta Boesing
15. Theresa Tolle, RPh 
16. Jessica Nouhavandi, PharmD 
17. Kyle McCormick, PharmD 
18. Chris Antypas, PharmD 
19. AJ Loiacono
20. Anthony Minniti, PharmD 
21. Mark Garofoli, PharmD 
22. Shawn Bjorndal, PharmD 
23. Jason Mordino, PharmD 
24. Behnaz Sarrami, PharmD 
25. Christina Fontana, PharmD 
26. Steve Moore, PharmD 
27. Kenneth Oshea, PharmD 
28. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter, RPh 
29. Adam Robinson, PharmD 
30. Anne Arvizu, PharmD 
31. Ken Thai, PharmD 
32. Mayank Amin, PharmD 
33. Christina Madison, PharmD 
34. Kevin DeMass, RPh 
35. Blair Thielemier, PharmD 
36. Jay Holloway, PharmD 
37. Parisa "Risa" Vatanka, PharmD 
38. Swathi Varanasi, PharmD 
39. Delon Canterbury, PharmD 
40. Gabrielle Pierce Cranford, PharmD 
41. Nishaminy Kasbekar, PharmD 
42. Scott Kjelson, PharmD 
43. Melissa Murer Corrigan
44. Darshan Kulkarni, PharmD Esq 
45. Sara Izadi, PharmD 
46. Ramita Tandon
47. Ethan Melillo, PharmD 
48. Robin Barrett, PharmD 
49. John Kim, PharmD 
50. Phil Cowley, Rph  

To learn more about the #Pharmacy50 - the TOP 50 Most Influential Leaders in Pharmacy, please visit pharmacypodcast.com/news/.

About PPN

Started in 2009, PPN is the pharmacy profession's leading podcast network dedicated to pharmacists and industry professionals. Building supportive audio communications for pharmaceutical manufacturers, technology companies, and industry trade associations is part of PPN's strategy to support the pharmacy profession. Continuing education, journal reviews, and editorial conversations are part of the 5 to 6 episodes per week that are available on all podcasting directories. RxInfluencer Magazine, the news section of the website, and PPN's publishing partnership with Medika Life are several other media avenues helping PPN advance the role and voice of pharmacists. Learn more at pharmacypodcast.com.

CONTACT:
Todd S. Eury
Pharmacy Podcast Network
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