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Here are the 2024 Top Women in Health, Wellness & Beauty award winners

The Top Women in Health, Wellness & Beauty awards program acknowledges women who are at the top of their game. Its primary goal is to acknowledge achievements and provide educational resources to individuals across the industry. For the 2024 awards, the DSN team chose recipients across three categories—Business Excellence, Commitment to Care and Rising Stars—honoring women making significant advancements at different stages of their professional journeys. To celebrate their achievements, DSN will hold its award ceremony in Chicago this month, where winners will receive recognition at the upcoming Top Women in Health, Wellness & Beauty. In addition to the ceremony, this year’s event will feature an inspirational keynote address, thought leadership panels and presentation, networking opportunities with industry colleagues and mentorship opportunities.

BUSINESS EXCELLENCE | COMMITMENT TO CARE | RISING STARS

Aleata Postell Walmart

Drawing on decades of experience, Aleata leads the specialty pharmacy business development and specialty fulfillment operations for Walmart. Aleata is responsible for developing and executing Walmart’s enterprise specialty pharmacy strategy. She

Alina Mangiurea CVS Health

Alina is the executive director of retail pharmacy workflow innovation and strategy at CVS Health. She is a strategic leader within the pharmacy operations organization who leads a team focused on strategically innovating workflow design and

Amanda DeBoef CVS Health

Amanda has more than 20 years of merchandising and product development experience. Her most recent role has been the strategic transformation of the seasonal, toys and gifting categories at CVS. This includes leading the team in creating

Amanda Stewart Weis Markets

Stewart has more than 20 years of community pharmacy experience. She has held various roles in her seven years at Weis Markets and is currently the director of pharmacy services. Stewart oversees the creation of initiatives to grow both

Amber Glasscock Inmar Intelligence

As senior director of client experience, Amber leads a team of more than 100 client service professionals focused on healthcare solutions for retail and hospital pharmacies. An esteemed industry expert, she selflessly shares her knowledge to

Amber Kramer Procter & Gamble

Amber, an authentic, dynamic leader with a proven track record of success in highly complex categories, is P&G’s Walmart Health Care leader. With 24 years of experience, she has played a pivotal role transforming multi-year joint business plans, influencing

Angel Beasley CVS Health

Angel is a self-proclaimed retail enthusiast with more than a decade of experience, now leading as executive director of health and wellness at CVS. She oversees a multi-billion dollar profit and loss, guiding a team of merchants across six wellness categories. A

Angela Pagel Meijer

As vice president of merchandising at Meijer, Angela provides strategic leadership to a highly engaged team across four divisions: healthcare, beauty & baby, pets and household essentials. To meet evolving customer needs, Angela spearheads strategic initiatives

Ashley Galla Northwell Health

Dr. Ashley Galla, vice president of clinical operations, is responsible for advancing Northwell’s ambulatory pharmacy strategy and is the program director of the post-graduate year two residency in specialty pharmacy administration and leadership at

Christina Fallon ECRM

A 19-year veteran of ECRM, Christina is vice president of sales and leads the Retail Health & Beauty team that works closely with retailers to deliver services that help them differentiate, drive innovation, and achieve business results. She focuses on

Christine Morris Inmar Intelligence

Christine started her Rx Returns career nearly 23 years ago, answering phones and mailing return kits to small retail pharmacies. After several ownership changes of the business, Christine joined Inmar in 2019. She and her team were tasked with helping to

Danielle Melford MEIJER

Danielle has more than 20 years of experience in pharmacy encompassing clinical roles, operations, payer relations and procurement. She served on the Michigan Pharmacy and Therapeutics committee, further deepening her expertise. In her current role as pharmaceutical

champions cross functional teams to embrace and deliver on Walmart’s specialty pharmacy goals aligning to Walmart’s vision for delivering healthcare to all. She is an expert at building and expanding all aspects of pharmacy programs, driving operational excellence and developing pharmacy strategies that improve patient and client experience.

fundamentally changing the way CVS fills prescriptions. Alina is primarily responsible for transforming pharmacy workflow in an agile manner, leading the development of new technology and processes that enable CVS to share pharmacy workflow across its stores.

impactful customer programs, such as CVS' partnerships with FARE on the Teal Pumpkin project and CVS' Puffer Snoopy, deemed the 2023 Toy of the Year by the Wall Street Journal. Additionally, Amanda is passionate about creating a growth minded team, as well as an inclusive culture, and co-chairs the DEI team for the CVS Pharmacy and front store teams.

traditional pharmacy business as well as clinical services. She collaborates with vendors and other healthcare professionals to implement strategies to help drive operational success. Stewart partners with the pharmacy field management team to provide clear communication to the pharmacy teams to drive initiatives and improve patient experience.

nurture the growth of others. Over the past 12 years, Amber has taken on progressively significant roles, becoming a mentor and resource for many at Inmar and throughout the pharmacy sector, from large retail chains to independent owners. For the last 20 years, she has held her CPhT certification and has been an active NCPDP member since 2016.

go-to-market strategies and building trusting relationships unlocking joint value for P&G and her customers. She creates a culture that enables individual growth and high-performing teams while role modeling a continual growth mindset. A five-time recipient of a Walmart “Supplier of the Year” Award, she focuses on better meeting shopper’s needs while unlocking new growth opportunities for Walmart and P&G brands.

true champion for women’s health, Angel drives initiatives that empower underserved communities and elevate diverse-owned brands. Her career includes launching 20-plus unique brands at Walmart, earning accolades like Walmart’s Supplier Diversity Buying Team of the Year. Angel’s passion for doing good shines through in her work, making a lasting impact on the retail landscape and the communities she serves.

focused on innovation, enhanced customer experience, and value creation. A notable recent accomplishment is her partnership with the pharmacy team to enable OTC payment card acceptance as part of Meijer’s health and wellness strategy. She leads with a focus on collaboration and empowerment, creating an environment where team members grow and thrive. In 2024 she also completed her Executive MBA at Michigan State University.

Vivo Health Pharmacy. Ashley has a long-standing record of developing and expanding clinical programs through innovative telehealth programs, technology-enabled medication access workflows and collaborative practice agreements. Key focus areas include specialty patient management, transitions of care, population health strategy and quality improvement.

providing merchandising solutions that foster growth and consumer relevance. Her deep understanding of clients' needs and ability to leverage company values have been key to her success and the success of her team.

integrate all clients into Inmar’s operations. Christine was promoted to vice president, client services in 2023 and now proudly serves the client-facing teams supporting both the Grand Prairie and Libertyville operations. Christine and her team also work closely with all internal teams, such as operations, business development, finance and IT to provide the best client experience.

buyer for Meijer Pharmacy, she fosters relationships with generics manufacturers and suppliers to ensure that Meijer’s patients have consistent access to safe, effective, affordable generic medications. Melford’s commitment to leadership has inspired her to mentor several pharmacy interns and associates throughout her career, and she is passionate about inspiring others to pursue lifelong learning and to make a meaningful impact through service.

Darcy Lewis Safeway

Dr. Darcy Lewis serves as the pharmacy manager at Safeway Pharmacy in downtown Denver. Darcy is recognized for delivering the highest volume of prescriptive services among Safeway pharmacists in Colorado and she demonstrates a commitment to patient

care and adaptability in the evolving pharmacy field. Her pharmacy was selected as a distribution center for Sublocade in the Denver division, and Darcy’s expertise led to the successful administration of the first Sublocade injection to a Safeway patient. Additionally, Darcy. is a preceptor for the Safeway Albertson’s PGY1 residency program. She also mentors numerous pharmacists, interns and graduate interns, shaping the next generation of pharmacists.

Deb Egan HALEON

With 22 years of experience in supply chain, Deb is a commercially focused leader with an ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance the customer experience but also ensure a balanced cost structure for the business. As the current

vice president of customer supply chain, logistics and repacking operations at Haleon she is at the forefront of leading a transformative journey to deliver better everyday health with humanity. She has also brought with her experience from several organizations within the USA and Europe - L’Oreal USA, Reckitt Benckiser, IBM, Adobe, Scottish & Newcastle and Heineken.

Elizabeth Bakken Market Performance Group

Liz is the senior vice president of sales leading the Target Beauty/Wellness pyramid at Market Performance Group. During her 15-plus years of experience representing brands, Liz has leveraged retailer expertise

and partnership to drive growth across both emerging and mature brands. Her strong relationships within Target and the vendor community make her, and her team, a trusted resource in the industry. Liz also plays an instrumental role within MPG’s Leadership Team, building out strategic vision and initiatives. She thrives in the dynamic retail environment, always looking for ways to drive incremental sales.

Elizabeth LaCross CVS Health

Elizabeth is a results-driven product development professional with 25-plus years of retail experience. She leads a team of product development managers responsible for Store Brand Beauty and Personal Care at CVS Health. Elizabeth utilizes suppliers all

over the world, to develop high-quality, profitable on-trend products that deliver innovation to customers and help them on their path to health and wellness. It brings Elizabeth great joy to see ideas come to life in the form of products on shelves and to see a team of talented individuals shine.

Erin Davis Kroger Speciality Pharmacy

Erin began her pharmacy career in 1996 with Kroger Pharmacy. She is committed to patient care, and is a versatile leader who values every team member and leverages collective efforts to achieve positive

outcomes. As the director of operations of Kroger Specialty Pharmacy and Specialty at Retail, she is focused on enhancing operational efficiencies through innovative and strategic organization as well as harnessing the skills of her team members.

Erin Keating Maesa

Erin assumes a pivotal role in driving both the company's growth and its positive impact within the broader community. With her extensive background in sales and business development, coupled with her proven track record of success in the beauty

industry, Erin is uniquely positioned to drive innovation and expansion within the company, and in the industry as a whole. As chief customer officer, Erin is committed to fulfilling unmet consumer needs and fostering strong relationships with key retail partners.

Erin Lopomo Rite Aid

Erin serves as the vice president of central fill operations. She has been with Rite Aid for 22 years and is driven by her passion for empowering her teams and community pharmacies to deliver enhanced patient health outcomes. Erin continues to work

toward her goals of developing a results-focused team, streamlining operational efficiencies at the retailer’s central fill facility and planning future central fill expansion.

Erin Shaal Albertsons Companies

Erin Shaal, Pharm.D., has been with Albertsons for more than 20 years and currently leads the pharmacy procurement, specialty care and patient care services teams. She is responsible for driving productivity in drug purchasing, advancing

clinical programs in pharmacy and expanding specialty services, such as medication administration and specialty at retail. Erin leads her teams to drive innovation and develop new services, expanding pharmacist scope of practice. She is a Board Member of the Albertsons Pharmacy Women's Inspiration and Inclusion Network.

ESTHER LAWSON iA

Esther is the marketing leader at iA and a passionate storyteller. Seasoned with more than 20 years of experience, she has dedicated the last year and a half to building and growing meaningful marketing programs at iA. She introduced long-form

content, intended to educate the industry and showcase iA's thought leadership. In 2023, iA published its first whitepaper that allowed her team to launch marketing programs that directly contributed to millions of dollars in pipeline growth. Previously, Esther served in a leadership role at a healthcare facilities management company where she launched a podcast that won a PRSA Pinnacle Award in 2022.

Jackie Clifton Perrigo

Jackie is a results-driven business leader and 20-year CPG veteran with extensive experience in shopper and trade marketing in the self care and food and beverage categories. Jackie has spent the last five years at Perrigo where she has responsibility

for category growth initiatives for both store brand and national brands in the NRT, DH, skincare and women’s health categories. Most recently, she led the commercial strategy and implementation of Opill, the first OTC birth control pill in the United States, resulting in widespread retail distribution.

Jackie Moreno The Emerson Group

Jackie is a highly accomplished sales account manager with more than 25 years of expertise in the CPG and retail sectors. Since joining Emerson in 2019, she has excelled in leading the Wakefern business, earning recognition for her talent in

motivating top-performing teams, forging strong partnerships and driving both profitable growth and brand success. Previously, Jackie spent 12 years at Chattem/Sanofi, where she managed key food accounts, specializing in beauty and personal care.

Jane ellis cvs health

As lead director, personal care, Jane is an industry veteran who, alongside her team, builds winning strategic plans that differentiate CVS, grow market share and provide value to consumers. She is driven to seek innovative, emerging brands and

nurture them to success, and has led several key initiatives rooted in innovation. A passionate champion for diversity, equity and inclusion, she co-leads the front store supplier diversity team and was recognized as 2023 Leader of the Year for these efforts.

Jeanne Herbert The Emerson Group

Jeanne has been a sales manager at The Emerson Group for the past 12 years calling on CVS. She has mentored colleagues at Emerson and in the industry and has been a part of Emerson Giving, the Emerson Group’s charitable arm. She has been in the CPG industry for more than 40 years.

Jen Beatty The Emerson Group

Jen, vice president of sales with The Emerson Group, leverages more than 20 years of retail industry expertise, encompassing category management, sales development, and strategic planning from both retailer and manufacturer perspectives.

Her deep industry knowledge enables her to lead and develop a top-performing sales team responsible for managing more than $2 billion in annual POS volume. She holds a BA from Susquehanna University.

Jennifer Day Market Performance Group

With more than 25 years of CPG industry experience, Jennifer is an innovative leader who oversees MPG’s client engagement team responsible for clients representing 40% of MPG’s overall revenue. Her team

works diligently to create meaningful connections throughout the client’s organization, providing value and fostering loyalty through proactive communication, relationship-building and continuous improvement efforts. Under her leadership, MPG launched and continues to deliver SMARTPulse, a newly created value-add newsletter for clients.

Jennifer Jeffcoat Inmar Intelligence

Jennifer is the director of healthcare sales at Inmar Intelligence. She oversees a team of client development professionals dedicated to healthcare solutions for major retail chain pharmacies. Regarded as a discerning industry expert, she partners with retail

pharmacy leaders to tackle business obstacles and offer strategic guidance for operational success. She has a passion for leveraging data and insights to create additional value and find the right solutions for her customers.

Johanna Kellett Haleon

Johanna is an accomplished executive leader in research, innovation and development with more than20 years of experience in the consumer healthcare and pharmaceutical industries. As the head of U.S. OTC Innovation & Development at Haleon, Johanna is

passionate about developing superior solutions to address unmet and underserved consumer needs. Through brands like Advil, Flonase and Tumss, Johanna and her team are empowering consumers with tools to manage their everyday health needs in pain, respiratory and digestive health. She has successfully contributed to growth at Haleon creating innovative solutions, underpinned by trusted science, and driving access to more consumers.

Judy ard ecrm

As the leader of the ECRM Health Care team, Judy has played a pivotal role in bringing retailers and suppliers together to fuel business within the cough and cold, health care, OTC, personal care and vitamins and supplements categories. Her extensive

experience, garnered more than 14 years with ECRM, has been instrumental in driving the success of these initiatives. Judy’s remarkable career spans across various category management and marketing roles at Longs Drugs, she has dedicated her professional life to the retail and CPG industries.

Karen Ejdys Haleon

Karen's 25-year tenure in the health and wellness industry is marked by leadership roles at Pfizer, GSK and Haleon. She has led multiple teams, created innovative go-to-market strategies and played a key role in multiple mergers and acquisitions. As a

respected leader at Haleon, Karen actively engages with employee resource groups like Women@Haleon and is a founding member of the Caregivers group. Her industry leadership extends to her work with CHPA and NextUp. Karen's passion for people and commitment to developing talent are evident in her ability to foster an inclusive culture and celebrate team successes.

Kasey Mathues LifeStyles Healthcare (formerly)

Kasey is a seasoned senior business intelligence and data analytics director with expertise in driving data-driven cultures and improving business performance. As the former global director of data and analytics

with LifeStyles Healthcare, she has a proven track record of enhancing sales strategies and market insights through innovative data solutions and strategic leadership. With a background that spans various facets of business intelligence, she excels in transforming data into actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making.

Katie Wenstrom Meijer

As the manager of central clinical services and education for Meijer and a board-certified specialty pharmacist, Katie is responsible for the strategy, development and oversight of clinical services for Meijer's specialty pharmacy business. Over the past

year, she has overhauled the process for documenting and performing pharmacist interventions, driving positive patient outcomes and providing valuable cost avoidance statistics. Katie is known for her people-first leadership, focused on developing talent and forging strong connections with those that she works with through mentorship, teaching and coaching.

Kera Levell Rite Aid

As a merchandising leader with more than 25 years of retail experience, Kera joined Rite Aid in the summer of 2023. In her brief time with the organization she has worked with her team to expand and grow key business segments in the beauty and

personal care space. She has a passion for these businesses that will create sales and margin wins for the company in 2025 and beyond.

Kimberly Watson Publix Super Markets

Kim is the director of pharmacy compliance and regulatory affairs for Publix Super Markets, Inc. She develops and directs the strategy for the pharmacy compliance department which encompasses training, licensing and accreditation and regulatory

affairs. Kim earned her Pharm.D. degree from the University of Georgia in 2006 and began her career with Publix where she worked as a pharmacy manager before transitioning to the corporate office, holding various roles, including clinical pharmacist, senior manager of managed care and senior manager of procurement.

Kristen Abreu Crossmark

As vice president of customer development, Kristen leads Crossmark's drug, value and hardware sales teams in supporting CPG vendors calling on retailers in these channels. A 30-year industry veteran, Kristen's experience includes shopper marketing

director, divisional merchandise manager and category manager. In support of the community, Kristen participates on several boards, including as a member of the NACDS Retail Advisory Board and on the Executive Committee as marketing team lead for Midwest Young Artist Conservatory.

Kristen Jacobsen RevSpring

Kristen is responsible for product management, product marketing, healthcare marketing, corporate marketing and brand development at RevSpring. Kristen brings a unique perspective to healthcare financial communications, having spent 25 years in a

wide variety of marketing and product management roles with leading customer experience technology organizations. She is a sought after thought leader, having conducted numerous engagements for HFMA, Becker’s and HFI Institute among others.

Krystal Walker CVS Health

At CVS Health, Krystal spearheads the transformation of the beauty and personal care business, crafting and executing innovative strategies that drive brand affinity and grow revenue. In her role as lead director of beauty innovation, she is responsible for recruiting new

brands to CVS, leading the specialty beauty experience strategy for the Beauty In Real Life store format, and driving business development initiatives for the category. Currently, Krystal oversees the Artificial Intelligence and Augmented Reality omnichannel program for Beauty, where she manages the deployment of digital tools to aid in product deselection including makeup virtual try-on and AI skin diagnostics.

Larissa Jensen Circana

As senior vice president and global beauty industry advisor at Circana, Larissa leverages her 25 years of experience to provide strategic guidance to beauty brands and retailers, helping them to capitalize on consumer and market opportunities that

align with their vision and goals. Shen also shares her expertise and knowledge with the wider beauty community, as an adjunct professor, advisory board member, and high-profile public speaker at beauty industry events. Through these platforms, she aims to inspire, educate and empower the next generation of beauty leaders.

Leigh Anne Malone Kroger Health

Leigh Anne joined Kroger in 2023, as finance director for Kroger Health. She leads and oversees all financial aspects. Leigh Anne's expertise is essential in development and execution of budgeting, forecast and strategy, providing the business with

financial insights necessary to make informed decisions. One of her greatest accomplishments over the past year has been providing reporting and insights to help leaders understand health services better. Her leadership ensures that the organization is well-positioned to capitalize on opportunities and navigate challenges.

Leigha Dunbar Walgreens

A visionary leader with more than two decades of experience, Leigha pioneers innovative changes for industry-leading brands and categories by aligning market trends with consumer insights. She excels in team building and relationship cultivation,

driving impactful transformations in retail categories. Leigha’s passion for women's wellness is evident in her strategic partnerships and active role in advancing key initiatives, as well as her advisory role at Vitamin Angels. Named a “Top Woman on the Rise” by WIRLC, she continues to be a dynamic and influential figure in the industry.

Lori Koons Meijer

Meijer Pharmacy leadership describes Lori as “an integral part of the pharmacy team,” emphasizing her exceptional organizational skills and ability to deliver best-in-class information technology solutions benefitting both patients and teams. In her 10 years of

project management at Meijer, her leadership and effective decision-making transformed the way projects were executed. She leads and mentors team members located locally and abroad. This past year’s projects include transitioning Meijer Pharmacy’s replenishment and central fill couriers to new vendors and modernizing the text-based refill reminder system.

Marlys Roberts Meijer

Marlys has been with Meijer for 11 years. As the director of beauty and baby, she is responsible for implementing strategic plans that align with corporate and departmental objectives, considering both short-term and long-term visions. Her collaborative,

empowering and strategic leadership style enabled the successful rollout of a beauty reinvention, creating a cohesive and bright customer experience while investing in the fast-growing haircare and skincare businesses. Through her innovative thinking and customer focused approach, Marlys leads her team to respond promptly to shifts and trends in the beauty and baby industries, delivering a compelling shopping experience.

Melissa Conner Haleon

Leveraging her curiosity and passion for data and analytics, Melissa accelerates decision making, evolves customer strategies and drives commercial action in her role as senior manager of commerce acceleration. She is an experienced and versatile collaborator,

having worked for Haleon for 12 years across nearly all categories. Conner holds a BS in Industrial Engineering from The Pennsylvania State University and an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh Katz School of Business.

Misty Quaid The Emerson Group

Misty leads the beauty, baby and personal care businesses for The Emerson Group-Walmart Team. She has more than 23 years of experience within CPG, and for her it has been the relationships she has made that have established incredible partnerships

with retailers throughout the years. She works closely with her team and brand partners to collaborate and bring meaningful innovation and best-in-class merchandising strategies to better serve the Walmart customer.

Monica Mahoney Simply Good

Monica is the vice president of sales for the Walmart/Sam's Club Team at Simply Good. With 33 years of experience, she has played a pivotal role initiating JBP Partnerships, growing the SMPL brands each year and being recognized within her organization

receiving the President and Rainmaker awards. She thrives on not getting complacent while working with cross-functional teams to build out three-to-five-year plans to ensure continuous growth for both the company and the customers. She is a thought leader with proven results, but her main passion is mentoring her team.

Nyvette Marquez CVS Health

Nyvette is a dynamic leader with more than 20 years of experience in multicultural retail, driving growth in beauty, personal care, health and wellness for Hispanic formats. She identifies incremental opportunities and collaborates cross-functionally to

deliver results with agility. Nyvette fosters a culture of empowerment, accountability and development, and leads with a people-first approach. She has successfully reset expectations, tailoring offerings to serve the Hispanic community.

Oshiya Savur Maesa

Oshiya holds a pivotal role within Maesa's executive leadership, overseeing a broad spectrum of responsibilities. In fact, she redefined the traditional CMO function by expanding the role to include creative studio, innovation and incubation, brand

marketing, integrated marketing and marketing operations. As the architect of Maesa's brand identity, Oshiya spearheads initiatives to differentiate Maesa's brands in a highly competitive landscape. On average, 1 out of 10 beauty launches succeed. However, Maesa’s success rate is better than 2 out of 3.

Rachel DiVincenzo Kroger Health

Rachel DiVincenzo, Pharm.D., began her career with The Kroger Co. in 2004 as a pharmacy technician. For 20 years, she has held various roles, from direct patient care to corporate leadership, driving value across the organization. Currently, Rachel manages

the operations of Kroger Health’s internal pharmacy applications, delivering solutions which optimize efficiency, ensure regulatory compliance, and improve business and health outcomes. She is a leader in data governance and self-taught in database visualization software.

Rachel Tetreault Market Performance Group

Rachel is the executive vice president of e-commerce and omnichannel for Market Performance Group. She is a passionate, value-driven and visionary leader with experience in global multi-channel, general

management, sales, marketing and P&L across public, private, PE sectors. Rachel spent 10-plus years at Procter and Gamble where she held sales, strategy and trade marketing roles for billion-dollar brands like Pampers and Tide. She later joined Ferrero as the vice president of ecommerce in NA and strategic channel overseeing Target, dollar and drug channels. Rachel built Ferrero’s online capabilities and developed new business models that accelerated growth for the company.

Rageshree Parab Rite Aid

Rageshree is responsible for driving the company’s technology strategy, architecture, data services, cloud services, business intelligence and tool rationalization. With more than 20 years of experience in delivering innovative and

modern technology solutions across various domains, Rageshree leads a diverse and talented team to deliver value to customers and stakeholders. Rageshree is also passionate about digital transformation, continuous delivery, product development and program management and is a a board member of Rite Aid Healthy Futures, a non-profit organization that supports health and wellness initiatives in our communities.

Sarah Freytag CVS Health

Sarah has 20-plus years of experience at CVS Health, starting her career in 2003 while obtaining a Pharm.D. at the University of Cincinnati. Sarah held progressive positions from staff RPh to pharmacy supervisor. In 2013, Sarah transitioned to

CVS Health corporate, leading patient adherence product innovations and value-driven roadmaps. Sarah progressed her corporate career to now lead 20-plus colleagues to drive omni-channel solutions improving patient and colleague experiences. Sarah’s team is bringing generative and conversational AI technologies to life to help CVS Health colleagues operate at the top of their license.

Shanin Roque L’Oréal

With nearly two decades of experience at L’Oréal, Shanin is a seasoned CPG executive with a proven track record in both marketing and category management. As the head of category development for L’Oréal Dermatological Beauty, she is responsible

for crafting and executing skincare category strategy at retail. A true advocate for the shopper, Shanin empowers her team and collaborates with retail partners to create innovative solutions that enhance the shopping experience. Her passionate leadership has driven the successful nationwide expansion of dermatological solutions across drugstores, mass retailers, grocery stores and hospitals.

Shelby Stritzke Hy-Vee

As vice president of fashion, beauty and innovation, Shelby leads Hy-Vee’s health and beauty care growth strategy. Within her role, she oversees the retailer’s Very Bellissima beauty departments, private label cosmetic lines and health and beauty partnerships.

This year, Stritzke helped introduce Hy-Vee’s Beauty Certification program, which offers on-the-job training and education for Hy-Vee’s HBC employees. Stritzke joined Hy-Vee in 2003 where she has held multiple positions in general merchandise and health and beauty and currently serves on the board of Dermatology and Retail Alliance.

Summer Williams Kerley Rite Aid

Summer oversees the business and P&L of clinical and central pharmacy operations that further enhance the ability to deliver a higher level of patient care. Additionally, her role leads the teams responsible for key business functions including the

development of proprietary systems, ensuring pharmacy compliance to company and regulatory policies/procedures, and building/implementing pharmacy programs to support field and store teams. Summer serves on SmartSense by digi Healthcare Advisory Board, WE Board, NACDS Foundation Board of Directors and more.

Susan Celentano Market Performance Group

Susan has an extensive background in sales and merchandising with a proven track record in generating revenue growth, leading cross functional teams and project management. She has more than 20 years

of experience working with or at Walmart, joining MPG in 2020 as a Walmart sales lead. Her leadership is instrumental in developing innovative strategies that ensure sustained success and market penetration for brands she represents. She is a two-time recipient of the Walmart Supplier of the Year award.

Suzanne Feeney Health Mart

Suzanne supports McKesson Health Mart independently owned pharmacies. She works with pharmacies and sales partners to grow revenue, strengthen operations and thrive in a challenging environment to support patients and community. Suzanne

supports key initiatives within McKesson, including hosting the new Health Mart Podcast, planning McKesson ideaShare education, supporting McKesson Amplify and participating in the Technician Training Advisory Committee. S Feeney is an advocacy ambassador advocating for provider status for pharmacists and is an engaged member of the Retail Solutions Council.

Tanya Schmidt Thrifty White Pharmacy

Dr. Tanya Schmidt joined Thrifty White Pharmacy in 2010. She has held many roles within the company and is currently the vice president of central operations. Dr. Schmidt oversees the operations of the central fill site, retail stores and long term care sites.

Dr. Schmidt has been involved in many strategic planning operations to facilitate process improvements including most recently adding new automation for Long Term Care. Dr. Schmidt currently serves as the president of the North Dakota Board of Pharmacy and is involved with North Dakota State University serving as the vice chair of the Pharmacy National Advisory Board.

Tonya Woytowich Weis Markets

Tonya heads the HBC, GM and non-edibles merchant team at Weis Markets. Her responsibilities include managing joint business plans to boost sales, profit, market share and category growth. Tonya excels in streamlining processes, building partnerships

and implementing long-term strategies. Her commitment to creativity and innovation is evident in her development of strategic merchandising solutions that enhance sales and profits while prioritizing the customer shopping experience.

Tracey Lopez Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories

Tracy brings 30 years of experience in customer service and sales operations, including 15 years in the pharmaceutical sector with Dr. Reddy’s. She is responsible for customer service, 3PL Operations for North

America and has been extremely successful in all areas with a proven track record of flawless execution. One of Tracy's notable achievements has been cultivating a dedicated and passionate team that consistently delivers on their promises. Tracy is a passionate, collaborative, possibilities leader known for her problem-solving skills and transforming team cultures to enable winning results.

Alison Cook Kroger Health

Alison Cook, Pharm.D., began her career at Kroger Health in 2007 as a pharmacy technician. Alison has held various roles during her 17-year tenure with the company, including pharmacy manager, district coordinator, operations manager for centralized clinical services and now

program development manager. Her dedication, innovation and leadership has allowed for the creation of an omnichannel clinical experience for patients, development of robust clinical programs that promote continuity of care and improved processes for keeping patients informed along their prescription journey. Alison is passionate about helping Kroger change the way healthcare is delivered and her efforts positively impact patients' lives.

Deeannah Seymour pH-D Feminine HealtH

Deeannah is CEO and co-founder of pH-D Feminine Health, a feminine care brand. The company’s holistic products have empowered millions of women to feel more confident and comfortable. The brand has pioneered a new category in the retail

industry, and its products are available at more than 50,000 retail locations in the United States . and Canada, including Walmart, Walgreens, Target, CVS, Kroger, Meijer, Dollar General and more.

Hannah Anderson Meijer

As a dedicated pharmacy team leader, Hannah has steered two pharmacies toward remarkable success, demonstrating exceptional leadership. Her innovative inventory management techniques have significantly reduced costs, contributing to the financial health of the

company. And her commitment to excellence and efficiency has not only enhanced the operational workflow but also ensured the highest level of service to her clients. Hannah’s expertise in pharmacy operations and proactive approach to challenges, along with her commitment to her community have established her as a valuable asset to the organization and a respected leader in the pharmaceutical industry.

Irasema Chaidezdiaz CVS Health

Irasema joined CVS Health in 1994 and has worked for the company ever since. During that time she held positions from pharmacy technician to corporate partner. One of the best projects Irasema has been a part of was planning/supporting the LTC by CVS

program on the heels of the COVID-19 pandemic. The team helped shape a lot of the policies and procedures that are in place today, she said. Irasema also is proud of her annual UCLAH Immuziation Event, where a CVS team immunizes around 8,000 of their staff in six days.

Jessica Puckett Beasley Walgreens

Dr. Jessica Puckett Beasley is a senior director of store operations business partnerships with over 20 years of experience in pharmacy, healthcare and team management. She is focused on

enhancing patient care coordination across pharmacy, primary care, urgent care and specialty services, Jessica excels in validating concepts, ensuring scalability and fostering cross-functional collaboration. Jessica drives strategic partnerships and oversees transformative projects, and she is dedicated to continuous improvement and financial viability.

Jesslyn Rollins Biolyte

Jesslyn is the CEO of Biolyte, starting as the company’s sole employee in 2017. Founded by her father, an anesthesiologist, when her mom was battling breast cancer, Biolyte was created as a way to “bring the IV bag home." Since, Jesslyn has led the brand into

20,000-plus retail locations, Amazon and its own e-commerce avenue. She has been named one of Atlanta Business Chronicle’s “Most Admired CEOs” and as well its “40 Under 40” list.

Katie Thornell Stop & Shop

Katie is the director of pharmacy operations at Stop & Shop, overseeing pharmacies across multiple states. With over 25 years of experience at Stop & Shop, she has advanced from pharmacist to her current leadership role, focusing on enhancing

customer satisfaction and health outcomes. Katie serves as president of the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy, advocating for high standards in the profession. She also supports women’s leadership through roles with the Women’s ARG at Stop & Shop, Simmons University, NextUp New England and the R.I.S.E. Women’s Leadership Conference.

Maranda Horine Kroger Health

Maranda Horine, FNP-C, MSN, BSN, joined The Kroger Co. in 2010. She has held many roles, starting as a clinic provider and is now a clinical operations manager. She has created a centralized telehealth team that has increased the time providers have

available to care for patients in person. While in this role, she implemented one of the first virtual COVID-19 test-to-treat services to increase access to care. She is passionate about patient care and strives every day to ensure Kroger Health delivers a quality healthcare experience.

Melissa Hurd Meijer

Melissa Hurd, CPhT, is a patient care technician with 24 years of pharmacy experience in Indiana and Michigan. Her accomplishments include promoting efficient work environments utilizing Meijer programs. Most recently she used those

skills to help open a new pharmacy within one of Meijer’s supercenters, where she helped train and develop new team members. Throughout her tenure at Meijer, she’s trained and developed many new pharmacy team members. In addition, she enjoys working with Meijer pharmacists to tackle medication therapy management programs to ensure patients remain adherent and have access to their medications.

Nermeen Youssef Albertsons Companies

Nermeen joined Albertsons two years ago. She’s been a pharmacist for almost two decades, starting as a technician at a Rite Aid in Kirkland, Wash., and making it to divisional vice president for Pacific Northwest. A passionate leader that enjoys

mentoring and leading teams in a positive direction, Nermeen is thrilled to have a role that supports the divisions and pharmacy teams in their efforts to create loyal customers for life.

Nicole Shepherd-Slaymaker CVS Health

As pharmacy manager, Nicole is responsible for leading and directing her pharmacy team, including both staff pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. She is accountable for the management, oversight and

operation of all aspects of her pharmacy. This includes patient safety, regulatory requirements, quality assurance, customer service, inventory management, loss prevention and workflow management, among other things.

Nikki Price Albertsons Companies

Nikki Price, RPh, has been with Albertsons Companies since 1993, starting as a community pharmacist and has since then held numerous roles through human resources, pharmacy compliance and pharmacy operations. Currently, Nikki is in

the managed care area where she is responsible for working with PBM payors on reimbursement and improving medication adherence within the Medicare population. Through Nikki's efforts, patients' PDC scores improved over 200 basis points year-over-year.

Shivani Mehta Baya Pharmacy

Dr. Shivani Mehta, director of Baya Clinical Services and a 2022 graduate from the University of Florida College of Pharmacy, has successfully spearheaded the development of innovative programs such as test and treat, comprehensive medication

management and obesity management. She also designed and manages a sterile compounding facility within a retail pharmacy. Additionally, Dr. Mehta trains and oversees pharmacy residents and staff pharmacists, ensuring their proficiency while being an inspiration to everyone around her. Her initiatives have generated more than $1,000,000 in revenue in the past year.

Agnes Cha Northwell Health

Agnes serves as the senior director for ambulatory pharmacy at Northwell Health. She oversees the health-system ambulatory pharmacy teams, including clinical pharmacy specialists and pharmacy coordinators providing services for physician practices.

She is responsible for implementation and optimization of ambulatory clinical pharmacy initiatives, including CDTM collaborative practice agreements, telehealth counseling programs, and centralized patient assistance. In collaboration with the health-system owned Vivo Health Pharmacy, she has launched a new post-discharge telehealth medication review service to support transitions of care.

ALICIA MCGOWAN iA

Alicia is a senior program leader of customer experience at iA. Alicia brings calm, consistent leadership to complex customer discussions that would be volatile and less productive without her. Her data-driven and light-hearted leadership is the perfect

combination to maintain customer expectations that result in a high-quality customer experience while motivating those on her team to improve processes. This year she developed a data driven scoring mechanism to measure customer satisfaction to be proactive in problem resolution.

Allison Bassett Publix Super Markets

Allison serves as the senior manager of pharmacy procurement for Publix Super Markets. She is responsible for directing and developing Publix Pharmacy’s pharmaceutical procurement strategies. Allison began her career with Publix in 2011

as a pharmacy intern and has served in various roles on both the retail and support side of the business. She has integrated her experience as both a pharmacy manager and supervisor into her current work, providing solutions to more than 1,300 pharmacies supported by her team.

Amanda Bowles Haleon

Amanda leads the Shopper and Category Insights team for Walmart at Haleon, as well as its Shopper Science Lab, an onsite learning and collaboration facility. Amanda is known for her insightful and inspiring approach to driving shopper insights and innovation. She leads a

high-impact team dedicated to enhancing everyday healthcare through research, deep human understanding and strategic execution. She is committed to developing innovative shopper-based healthcare platforms in collaboration with Walmart, focusing on high-need and underserved populations. Amanda is equally dedicated to community service, including with the American Heart Association and Habitat for Humanity, and serves as an ambassador for NextUp.

Amie Bland Health Mart

Amie leads marketing for McKesson’s Health Mart stores, collaborating with product managers to promote tools and technologies that enhance franchise operations. She designs workflows and planners for both customers and internal teams, ensuring

everyone is well-educated and prepared. Over her 17 years with McKesson, Amie has excelled in various roles, including operations, project management, marketing, communications and strategy. Known for rallying teams around clear, actionable plans, she shines in sales enablement and is a key strategist for new initiatives. Additionally, Amie mentors others as the National Events Lead for McKesson’s Women Empowered Employee Resource Group.

Anna Johansson Feldman Cencora

Anna leverages more than 15 years of diverse experience, including grocery, mass and wholesale distribution to navigate through challenges and achieve success. Currently serving as the category manager

of vitamins/supplements, foot care, deodorants, trial/travel, shaving/grooming and alternative therapy at Cencora (AmerisourceBergen), Anna thrives on working collaboratively for continued improvement and growth. She loves what she does and sets out to bring value to her role, tea, and customers. She holds a BA in Business Administration from the University of Washington and an MBA from Loyola Marymount University.

Anna Stouffer Walgreens

Anna, senior analyst at Walgreens, spearheads the Prenatal Vitamin Program and the Walgreens-Vitamin Angels partnership. Her strategic leadership scaled the program from 16 to 2,600 stores, reaching more than 10,000 underserved women with prenatal vitamins. The national

expansion is averaging 1,300 redemptions per week. Anna optimized product distribution and inventory management, enabling auto-replenishment across stores, enhanced leader communications and took to heart all feedback. Anna enhanced visibility by adding postcards and brochures, amplifying the program's impact. Her dynamic, collaborative approach drives success in all partnership initiatives, including marketing and in-store activations, showcasing her commitment to health equity and operational excellence.

Beth Eckert Cencora

Beth serves as the senior manager of Cencora's consumer products purchasing team and has more than 23 years of expertise in over-the-counter pharmacy procurement. She is responsible for ensuring customer and patient accessibility to health and beauty

products across Cencora’s distribution network. During times of notable managerial transitions, Beth has offered unwavering leadership and direction to empower the consumer buyers, ensuring operational continuity and equipping them with the necessary resources for growth and success. She thrives on showcasing the importance of her team and the value they bring to the pharmaceutical supply chain within Cencora.

Brittany Crosby Walgreens

Brittany currently leads the beverage division at Walgreens. She's been in her role since May of 2023 and has spent more than a decade at Walgreens managing and leading a number of divisions and categories including cough, cold and allergy. She is

dedicated to enhancing the customer experience at Walgreens and does that through strategic planning with her team, cross-functional partners and joint supplier partners. With a robust background in retail, she brings strategic insights and a passion for driving category excellence. Brittany excels in fostering relationships and people management, developing merchants and supplier relationships.

Brittany Tucker Albertsons Companies

Brittany has been a pharmacist in the Louisiana area for five years. She started her career in the traditional retail setting and has been in current clinical role for more than three years. In her role she conducts medication therapy management

to improve medication adherence and close gaps in care with statins for specified disease states. During respiratory season, she conducts off-site clinics in the community. She leads her district travel health consults, diabetic care and specialty medication administration. In addition to clinical aspects she has testified at the state level to advocate for pharmacists.

Brittany Venturella Weis Markets

Dr. Brittany Venturella is the manager of clinical, specialty and central pharmacy services at Weis Markets. She is responsible for implementing strategies and maintaining trade relations with manufacturers, vendors and healthcare professionals to drive the

operational success of the specialty pharmacy. This year, she successfully led her team in obtaining dual accreditation by URAC and ACHC. Dr. Venturella also oversees the central fill processing facility. She achieves this by optimizing technology and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards to maintain efficient operations.

Brittney Hoover CVS Health

Brittany is a leader who focuses on connecting with people and inspiring trust to break down barriers while teaching, coaching and elevating the thought processes of her team, peers and leaders. Brittany is a larger-than-life leader who rises

to the challenge time and time again. She is a leader with passion for her business, team and culture. She has the ability to strategize, problem-solve and drive results with the buy in and support from her team.

Caitlin Malone Albertsons Companies

As the director of pharmacy procurement for Albertsons Companies, Caitlin oversees effective pharmaceutical supply chain distribution for Albertsons national pharmacy network. Caitlin’s background as a clinical pharmacist, along with 16-plus years

of company experience, have driven her commitment to customers. Through cross-functional leadership and development of strategic partnerships, Caitlin has delivered value via productivity and cost savings initiatives. Sheserves as a co-chair for the Albertsons Pharmacy Women’s Inspiration and Inclusion Network, furthering DEIB initiatives within the company and beyond.

Calli Filippini Procter & Gamble

Calli has led the P&G Target hair care business for the last seven years, responsible for creating joint business plans that drive sales, profit, market share and category growth. Under her leadership the business has doubled in sales. Calli has spent

her 18-year career with P&G growing her expertise in hair care, with broad-based channel experience across salon professional, internal and external sales and category management. She is exceptional at developing others and has received multiple Great Manager of Others awards throughout her career. Calli has a record of being a strategic and passionate leader, while delivering sustainable business results.

Catie Beth Doyle The Emerson Group

Catie Beth serves as an omnichannel category manager at The Emerson Group – Walmart Team, where her love for learning and creating new solutions provides the retailer and brand partners meaningful and actionable insights. By integrating sales data

and shopper behavior trends, she helps shape brand strategies and uncover unique opportunities. Catie Beth’s goal is continuous improvement for herself and her team by collaborating and finding the best solution for brands, retailers, and shoppers. In addition to her professional role, Catie Beth is a member of the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women executive leadership team and volunteers with several local charities.

Chi Ngo-Chen Albertsons Companies

Chi currently is the experiential coordinator and residency coordinator for the Southern Division at Randalls/Albertsons Companies. Over her 22-year tenure at Randalls, she held various roles including pharmacist, pharmacy manager and patient care pharmacist where

she provided clinical support to the Houston and Austin areas. She is dedicated to guiding and leading our pharmacy interns and pharmacists in her experiential and residency coordinator roles and in her personal time, being involved as an advocate in the food allergy community. Chi graduated with her Pharm.D. from the University of Houston College of Pharmacy in 2002.

Christine Stearns Meijer

Christine has been delivering community pharmacy patient care for more than11 years at Meijer Pharmacy. In her current role as pharmacy manager in Canton, Ohio, Christine supervises the daily operations of medication delivery, immunizations,

inventory management and clinical services. She also assists with various corporate projects including regulatory compliance, training aspiring pharmacists and community outreach, including pharmacy school panels and local wellness walks.

Clarissa Sullivan Cencora

Clarissa is category manager at Cencora, overseeing digestive health, skin care, sun care and pet supplies categories. Throughout her career, she has held various roles in category management and purchasing, encompassing multiple categories. She takes

pride in her collaborative relationship with the supplier community, formulating and implementing category strategies that meet sales and margin goals focusing on Cencora’s customers and their patients while providing excellent support to Cencora team members. She is honored to work alongside the dedicated team of individuals at Cencora and committed to enhancing global health for people and animals.

Courtney Quattrone Albertsons Companies

Courtney has several key roles within the Albertsons organization, including patient care pharmacist, experiential education coordinator, residency coordinator, and Pharmacy Quality Assurance Committee Chair. Her time is spent educating and empowering the pharmacy

teams to elevate the patient care experience while achieving a higher level of patient outcomes. She has partnered with the schools of pharmacy to ensure all interns receive well-rounded, hands-on experience in the community pharmacy setting. Courtney is the New Practitioner Advisory Board Chair for PPA. She is active in meeting with legislators about issues that are critical to the protection and advancement of the profession.

Courtnie Nelson Nature’s Truth

Courtnie is a senior brand manager at Nature’s Truth, where she plays a pivotal role in overseeing product development, launches and distribution. With nearly a decade of experience with the company, she excels in strategic collaboration with internal

teams to harness customer insights and industry trends, ensuring the creation of wellness products that resonate with consumers. Courtnie has driven the success of innovative products across major retailers like CVS, Rite Aid, Albertsons and Publix. Her dedication to wellness and positive attitude makes her an invaluable asset to the Nature’s Truth team.

DANIELLE ANDERSON i-HEALTH

Danielle leads the Target and Meijer businesses for i-Health, spearheading growth strategies for category leading brands Culturelle, AZO and Estroven. Danielle is passionate about health and wellness, specifically ensuring women’s health needs are met. She oversees cross-functional

Danielle Futrell CVS Health

Danielle is the executive director of retail integrated marketing at CVS Health, where she leads strategic marketing initiatives for the front store. Known for her bravery, tenacity and imagination, Danielle has revolutionized the marketing planning

process, significantly increasing returns on media investments. She is recognized for her transformative leadership, fostering collaboration and transparency across teams. Danielle's notable initiatives include the Teal Pumpkin Project, promoting inclusivity and engaging Gen Z through innovative community events.

Donna Martin CVS Health

Donna oversees the beauty service and experience team at CVS Health, which is dedicated to improving customer interactions and decision-making at shelf, and enriching the beauty buying experience, making it more personal and accessible. The

team drives more than one billion dollars in BPC sales in CVS’ highest volume and strategic market locations. Donna is dedicated to ensuring her teams feel supported and valued, and proudly advocates for the inclusion and representation of underrepresented groups in the corporate setting.

Elizabeth Hanlon Rite Aid

Elizabeth is the divisional merchandise director for Rite Aid’s OTC and smoking cessation businesses. Varying retail roles as a store manager, merchandiser/space planner and within category management have informed her mindset that when

building out an assortment, the customer’s needs and shopping habits come first. Working with her team, supplier partners and Rite Aid internal partners, Elizabeth has worked to implement consumer-centric strategies across her portfolio. Within her role Elizabeth also enjoys the opportunity to develop team members, assisting them to grow in their roles so that, together, they can grow the business.

Erin Parsons Rite Aid

collaboratively to align, communicate, train and support the store and field teams on the policies and programs that govern our pharmacy practice. After 15-plus years in retail pharmacy, Erin is passionate about the development of her team while also prioritizing the support of the Rite Aid store and field teams who take care of the retailer’s customers.

Heather Hughes Publix Super Markets

Heather is the manager of pharmacy regulatory affairs for Publix Super Markets, Inc. She has served Publix Pharmacy in various roles since 2006 including becoming the inaugural manager of Central Pharmacy in 2010. She assumed her current role in

2023, and has quickly shown her ability to work with and amongst various federal and state agencies to impact change on the profession, including promoting regulations that advance pharmacy practice to improve patient care. Heather graduated from the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy.

Heidi Tran Albertsons Companies

As a PCSP, Heidi leads the development of Randalls clinical services and a clinic coordinator in the Houston and Austin areas. She is responsible for providing support, training the pharmacy team and the advancement of the company’s clinical

services, such as immunizations, medication therapy management, specialty medication administration, diabetes control and travel health program. Heidi enjoys being a partner at Immunization Coalition of Greater Houston with a mission to improve immunization coverage levels and protect Houston communities from vaccine-preventable diseases.

Jayme Pineda Haleon

As the director of operational effectiveness and automation, Jayme has been instrumental in driving innovation and efficiency across the organization. With a keen focus on leveraging technology to enhance operational processes, she has

successfully implemented automation solutions that have significantly improved productivity and reduced costs. Under her leadership, the team has delivered substantial growth, reflecting her commitment to excellence and her ability to lead high-performing teams. Jayme is also dedicated to culture, actively shaping and nurturing the company's values and ethos both within her team and across Haleon U.S.

Jillayne Tompkins Market Performance Group

Jillayne has 18 years of experience in consumer behavior and analytics, gained as a business owner and in mass retail. She has played a key role in launching and expanding brands, creating innovative products and generating

around $500 million in retail sales. Her career includes significant positions at MPG and as a former Walmart merchant, where she excelled in building strong retailer-supplier relationships. Her strategic insights and analytical skills have been vital in aligning growth strategies and fostering collaboration, driving mutual success. Her deep consumer insights have enabled her to thrive in competitive retail environments.

Jordan Gandy Harris Teeter

As the category manager in beauty care at Harris Teeter, Jordan is responsible for delivering the most innovative and relevant assortment to her consumers in beauty and skin. She has been instrumental in evolving the natural and premium assortment, all

while reducing excess inventory, and leading a shrink reduction initiative within HBC. Jordan has been challenged this year specifically to do more with less and has focused on optimizing the product offerings in her categories in less space by maximizing productivity and profitability, and in turn grew sales and market share.

Kacey Glinka McKesson Corporation

Kacey began her career with McKesson in 2015 and has held various sales roles working with both health systems and retail pharmacies. She graduated from William Paterson University with a bachelor’s degree

in Professional Sales. As a member of the RxOwnership team, Kacey consults with pharmacy owners to provide individualized business valuations as well as guidance for buyers, sellers and owners looking to start up a new pharmacy. Kacey is passionate about helping independent pharmacy owners grow and thrive in today’s rapidly evolving healthcare industry. Kacey also leads McKesson's Women in Pharmacy program.

Kate Dingley Market Performance Group

Kate is a sales manager at Market Performance Group, an end-to-end omnichannel strategy and services company for many of today’s manufacturers and retailers in the CPG industry. Working on the

CVS team, her responsibilities include developing and executing strategic go-to-market strategies for her supplier partners and achieving long term growth. She is passionate about exceeding client expectations and has an unwavering focus on delivering value, regardless of client size or project scope.

Kaylin Healy Meijer

Kaylin has been serving the community of Ludington, Mich., as a pharmacist for nine years and has led the Meijer pharmacy team at store 193 since 2018. During her time at Meijer, she has taken on a variety of operational and clinical roles and has

contributed extensively to the training and development of numerous technicians, pharmacists and team leaders. Kaylin is passionate about providing the best possible patient care and drives her team’s success by maintaining a robust vaccination program, fostering strong relationships within her community and demonstrating unwavering dedication to her field.

Kerri Ilyichenko Piping Rock Health Products

Kerri is a senior brand manager at Piping Rock Health Products, where she leads the Private Label division. Over seven years, she has managed 15 private label brands, driving sales, boosting productivity and streamlining

processes. Her strategic initiatives have led to substantial cost savings and successful product launches in major retailers like Walmart, Walgreens and CVS. A forward thinker and strategic problem solver, Kerri is known for her versatility and ability to inspire her team to achieve growth and excellence.

Krina Patel Meijer

Krina joined Meijer as an intern during her studies. Over the span of the eight years, she has held many roles, from intern to pharmacy district manager, where she is responsible for helping pharmacies operate as efficiently as possible while adhering to

company policies and ensuring full compliance of the pharmacy. Krina collaborates with all the leadership across all the areas of the pharmacy business to ensure patients’ and stores’ needs are met to provide excellent patient care. She is also responsible for supervising pharmacy managers, resolving patient concerns and ensuring staff is providing high-quality patient care.

Krista Hein Albertsons Companies

Krista is the manager of patient care services for Albertsons Companies. She manages the prescribing and point of care testing services for all pharmacies within Albertsons Companies, which spans 34 states including Washington, D.C. In the past year, Hein has

focused on streamlining prescribing and point of care testing services, expanding current services as legislative opportunities arise and adding new prescriptive services. This has resulted in improved workflow processes, hormonal contraceptive prescribing expansion in seven states and the addition of brand-new services including pink eye and anti-nausea prescribing in states with broad prescriptive authority.

Krystal McNear Universal Beauty Products

Krystal is the director of multicultural marketing at Universal Beauty Products, where she oversees a portfolio of brands. Since joining the company Krystal has spearheaded several key initiatives,

including the successful rebrand of the 31 year old JML brand portfolio, brokering a multi-year partnership with JML as the official personal care partner of the Chicago Sky. Prior to joining Universal Beauty, Krystal held senior positions at companies such as L’Oréal USA, Conair Corp, Nestlé Nespresso and 7-Eleven.

Leila Blacking Publix Super Markets

Leila is the manager of business development for Publix Pharmacy, responsible for evaluating and onboarding new technology solutions to improve associate and customer experience. Recent implementations include Publix virtual care,

prescription delivery and a platform which generates alerts to help pharmacy associates close gaps in patient care. Prior to moving to the United States in 2013, Leila worked internationally for organizations such as the United Nations and the International Committee of the Red Cross, managing health, education and communication programs.

Lisa Smith Walmart

Lisa holds a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Kentucky as well as a Masters in Business Administration. She has worked at Walmart for 16 years, serving patients, beginning as an hourly associate in the pharmacy and now leading their health

services offerings, which includes vaccination, expanded pharmacist practice services and clinical training. This year she was proud to lead the team that launched pharmacist led testing and treatment and birth control prescribing across the country.

Lisa VanDreumel Walgreens

Lisa has led the Walgreens Pharmacy Inventory and Wholesaler Management team for the past year and has 20 years of supply chain experience. By strengthening key wholesaler partnerships, she has ensured the supply chain remains robust. This year, her

targeted inventory strategies to maximize patient service and working capital improved operational efficiency and solidified the company’s position as a leader in the industry. Lisa is passionate about modernizing supply chain analytics and supporting the development and growth of others.

Liz Moir Albertsons Companies

As the director of patient care services, Liz oversees immunization services, travel health, point-of-care testing, pharmacist prescribing services, vendor-sponsored clinical programs and diabetes engagement programs in Albertson’s 1700-plus

pharmacies. Liz’s focus has been on building patient engagement programs to inform and educate patients on vaccinations they may be eligible for, growing the travel health program and expanding pharmacist prescribing services. Overall, she has helped to drive and support 6M-plus clinical services at company pharmacies. She was the recipient of the 2024 APhA Immunization Champion award for Travel Health.

Mary Casperson CVS Health (formerly)

Mary is a strategic marketing and brand executive known for leveraging data to unlock consumer insights. Since arriving at CVS, she has leveraged this ability to inform bold decisions, shaped top-performing marketing platforms and launched

enterprise-level initiatives. As part of that work, Mary led the Women’s Health marketing strategy #HereforHer, formulated to break down the barriers associated with women’s health access. Mary is a passionate people leader and culture builder, motivating her team to think customer-first while driving the total business.

Mary Lynn Ramsey Simply Good

As the senior director of sales at Simply Good, Mary Lynn oversees the sales of the Atkins and Quest brands. She is instrumental in driving top-line growth, ensuring robust financial stewardship and fostering strategic partnerships. Mary Lynn

leads a dynamic team focused on the Kroger business. Under her leadership, the team successfully launched more than 20 new SKUs in the past year, significantly increasing the company’s market share.

Melanie Darrigo McKesson Corporation

Melanie, a business consultant at McKesson, supports customers in the North East and NY Metro markets through Health Mart. She focuses on driving revenue and enhancing patient care for independent pharmacy owners.

Collaborating across the strategic, community and specialized pharmacy segment, Melanie boosts engagement and delivers solutions through the SCS coalition. As an advocacy ambassador, she advances the pharmacy profession and has developed and delivered clinical material at McKesson's IdeaShare meeting. Additionally, she plays a key role in increasing diversity in clinical trials within community pharmacies, contributing to growth and innovation in patient care and pharmaceutical services.

Melissa Russo Rite Aid

Melissa is the director of clinical education and program implementation for Rite Aid Corporation. In her role, Melissa and her team provide education and implementation support to Rite Aid’s field leaders and store locations to ensure successful outcomes of

all clinical programs and initiatives. She is responsible for aiding in the delivery of a higher level of patient care focusing on adherence, immunizations, medication therapy management , state-specific prescriptive authority, and market-specific strategizing. Melissa demonstrates a deep passion for pharmacy clinical services and is committed to enhancing patient care through innovative clinical practices.

Mimi Udezue target

Mimi is a retail professional with more than six years of experience at Target. She has a passion for helping small businesses grow and a deep understanding of brand and consumer behavior. Mimi holds an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of

Management and is a strategic thinker with an international perspective. She possesses a creative mindset and is known for her innovative problem-solving abilities. With degrees in marketing and communication, Mimi has been a trendsetter in her field, consistently pushing boundaries to build brand loyalty and increase customer satisfaction.

Molly Gombos CVS Health

Molly is the lead director of retail pharmacy product quality. Her portfolio includes management of ambient and cold chain temperature monitoring in 9,000-plus locations, supporting safe and viable dispensing of all drug products, and

operations of all refrigerator and freezer assets. Molly leads critical patient safety programs and contributes to protecting a multi-billion-dollar pharmacy inventory. Molly began her career as a CVS pharmacist in the Washington and Pittsburgh, Pa., markets before transitioning to retail operations. Molly earned her Doctor of Pharmacy in 2014 and a Masters in Pharmacy Business Administration in 2021, both from the University of Pittsburgh.

Ophir Rotem Procter & Gamble

During her five years at P&G, Ophir has had the opportunity to partner across a number of the company’s retail channels of e-comm, club and mass, while developing oral care category expertise. Today, Ophir is the sales director of the Walmart business, managing

the company’s Crest business on our largest retail account. Her responsibilities include business delivery of top-line, bottom-line and market-share, along with long-term strategic planning across the portfolio.

Rosalind Brumant Universal Beauty Products

Rosalind is the executive director-of multicultural sales & marketing l at Universal Beauty Products. She has been in the beauty industry for more than 15 years. Rosalind has been instrumental in driving

growth and brand awareness to several beauty brands. She has executed several brand launches as well as transformed business models and go-to-market strategies for many manufacturers. She is recognized as an innovative thought leader with a creative approach to problem-solving and critical thinking and proven business and sales development in retail and beauty.

Sanamnaz Mohajer CVS Health

Sanamnaz has been with CVS for five years where she initially managed the Hispanic beauty format stores. She is the lead director-category manager in cosmetics. Sanamnaz is passionate about helping customers on their path to better health by

helping curate customer-centric assortments and execute strategic promotional plans by partnering with suppliers as well as cross-functional partners to have the right assortment and deliver value to CVS customers.

Shannon Eagan Wakefern Food Corporation

Shannon is a procurement professional with three years of experience in the retail industry. She is responsible for health and beauty categories such as skincare, suncare and specialty bath. Over the course of her

career, she has developed a strong expertise in negotiating, analyzing market trends, product knowledge and building strong relationships with suppliers to ensure the best possible outcomes. Shannon has a proven track record of driving efficiency and value to meet the customer’s needs.

Stephanie Forsthoefel Milani Cosmetics

Stephanie is a senior director of sales at Milani Cosmetics, where she leads the Target and Ulta Beauty businesses. With a deep understanding of the consumer and retailer landscape, she has leaned into strategic insights and instinct to drive growth on the

Milani business—which outperformed the beauty category for 11 consecutive quarters while boasting significant share and revenue gains. Her focus on building meaningful retailer relationships, dedication and keen attention to detail has made her a trusted partner in continuing to grow the Milani footprint. Stephanie’s contributions have been an integral part of Milani’s growth and continued trajectory.

Tamara Mitchell CVS Health

Tamara is the category manager overseeing the household, household paper and housewares portfolios at CVS Health. While executing transformative strategies to deliver profitable growth, she is also helping customers on their path to better health by

curating an assortment with a strong focus on eco-conscious and safer-for-you products. Tamara has been with CVS for five years, building upon a diverse merchandising background that provides unique perspectives on how to drive results and problem solve when working with both internal and external partners.

Vanessa Vera Publix Super Markets

Vanessa has been with Publix Super Markets since 2017. She is the manager of operations for their central fill facility. She oversees daily operations and a staff of pharmacists, technicians and warehouse associates who work to ensure prescriptions are filled safely

and efficiently. Vanessa has developed fruitful cross-departmental ties in her present position with other teams and vendors who share their common goal. As a pharmacist, Vanessa has gone above and beyond the call of duty to expand her knowledge and skill set in order to better serve her department and its operations.

Whitney DuBois Kroger Health

Whitney DuBois, Pharm.D., CPPS, is an invaluable member of the Kroger Health team. A 17-year veteran with Kroger, Whitney has held various roles including pharmacy manager, patient safety manager, product manager and, currently, clinical operations

manager. In her roles, she has functioned as a strategic connector of stakeholders to lead development of the integrated clinical documentation platform for retail pharmacy, implement novel temperature monitoring of pharmacy products and transform patient outreach programs. She is dedicated to system-based improvements that simplify the associate and patient experience allowing for improved delivery of high-quality care.

teams, manages broker partners and leads the business partnership with retailers. Focusing on customer centric initiatives, she has helped shape future innovation by collaborating with retailers, worked internally with cross functional partners to drive best in class processes, developed a digital strategy that is driving category leading results and led negotiations with retail partners to improve the profitability and performance of i-Health brands.

Erin is the director of pharmacy compliance and inventory on the Pharmacy Operations team at Rite Aid. In her role, she oversees the strategy and execution of compliance with pharmacy operations and inventory programs. She leads a team that works

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