Pharmacist Preceptors

Bhavin Patel, Pharm.D

Bhavin Patel graduated from the University of Minnesota - College of Pharmacy in 1999.  He completed a General Practice Residency at Mayo Clinic - Rochester in 2000 and a Nephrology/Kidney Transplant Residency at Hennepin County Medical Center in 2001.  Bhavin currently rounds with the two renal teams at HCMC and is a primary preceptor of the institution's PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, PGY-2 in Solid Organ Transplant, and PGY-2 in Transitions of Care. He is a member of ACCP and involved in National Kidney Foundation. Bhavin enjoys watching movies and sports, and spending time with his wife and children.

Lindsey Faulks, PharmD, BCPS

Lindsey is a 2012 graduate of the University of Minnesota (Duluth) College of Pharmacy. After graduation she completed a PGY-1 residency in Kansas City, MO at Truman Medical Center. Following residency she moved south to Joplin, MO where she worked at Mercy Hospital for two years prior to returning home to Minnesota. She obtained her BCPS certification in 2013 and is a current member of ACCP. Lindsey primarily covers patients on the Surgical/Trauma/Neuro (STN) and Med Surg Ortho (MSO) units at Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC), but also will cover Psychiatry on occasion as well as the Hospitalist and Medicine teaching services. When not at work, she enjoys spending time with her sister and two nieces, taking her dog (Winnie) for walks, having dinner with friends, and traveling.

Rosemary Dulac, Pharm.D, BCPP

Rosemary Dulac graduated from the University Of Minnesota College Of Pharmacy in 1986 and obtained BCPP certification in 2017. During her time at HCMC she has worked to establish a clinical pharmacy service in the SICU's, the hospital adverse drug reaction program, the Clinical Therapeutics program and the pharmacist's role on the inpatient pain consult team. Currently, she has enjoyed working in Psychiatry for the past several years and serving on the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee. Professional association memberships include ASHP/MSHP, ACCP and KE. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband, camping, spending time at the cabin and singing in the church choir.

Jennifer Helbling, PharmD, BCPS

Jennifer Helbling graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Pharmacy in 2015 and completed her PGY-1 residency at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN. After residency, Jen worked at the University of Minnesota Medical Center as a float pharmacist primarily on the general medicine and cardiology floors and on the pain service before coming back to HCMC full time in 2018. At HCMC, she works as a clinical pharmacist on the internal medicine and cardiology services. When away from work, Jen enjoys carbs, everything Harry Potter, spending time with family and traveling as much as possible.

 Kelsi Giller, PharmD, BCPS

Kelsi attended the University of Minnesota to complete both her Bachelor of Science and PharmD degrees. She then completed a PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at HCMC. Following residency, Kelsi joined the clinical pharmacist team, primarily staffing evening cardiology and nephrology services and also covering internal medicine, general surgery, neurology, and orthopedics. She also became a Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist. In her free time, Kelsi loves spending time with her family, being outdoors, cooking, and reading.

Zach Wyman, PharmD, BCPS

Zachary received his PharmD from the University Of Minnesota College Of Pharmacy in 2011. After graduating, he stayed at HCMC and began his career by working overnights in central pharmacy and community pharmacy. He transitioned to working in the Psychiatry in 2012 and still primarily covers Psychiatry. Zachary completed the Non-Traditional PGY1 Residency program at HCMC from 2013-2016. He obtained his BCPS in 2017. He is a member of MCCP and CPNP.  When not working, Zachary enjoys anything outdoors (backcountry alpine skiing, mountain biking, hiking, camping) spending time with his wife Amanda and two sons Soren and Odin and taking Avery (his chocolate lab) to the dog park. He is also on the lookout for the best donuts and fries.

Andrew Swartz, PharmD, BCPS

Andrew Swartz graduated from the from Drake University College of Pharmacy in 2011 and completed a post-graduate year 1 residency at Essentia Health – Saint Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN in 2012. He obtained his BCPS certification later that same year. Since completing his residency, Andrew has served in a variety of roles including interim pharmacist-in-charge, overnight pharmacist for both inpatient and outpatient pharmacies, and as a clinical pharmacist. At HCMC, Andrew splits his time between the Family Medicine service and the evening shift on Cardiac/Renal units, but also covers inpatient, renal, internal medicine, and other positions as needed. During his free time, Andrew enjoys playing board games, cooking, and hanging out with friends.

Astrid Steffen, Pharm.D, MPH, BCPS, CPH

Astrid Steffen graduated from the University Of Minnesota Duluth College Of Pharmacy in 2014. She completed a PGY-1 residency at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. She completed a Master of Public Health degree at the University Of Minnesota School Of Public Health in 2018. Currently, Astrid works as an Evening Medicine/Care clinical pharmacist at HCMC. She is excited to be starting her role as a Transitions of Care pharmacist in August 2021. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and her three chinchillas, reading, meditating, gardening with succulents, and traveling around the world.

Rajani Wikelius, Pharm.D, BCPS

Rajani Wikelius graduated from the University of Minnesota College Of Pharmacy in 2000 & joined the HCMC team soon afterwards. She primarily staffs the Internal Medicine service but is also a credentialed MTM pharmacist and has worked in most clinical areas throughout the years. Rajani currently enjoys her role as the PGY-2 Internal Medicine Residency Coordinator, and serves as a preceptor for residents and students. Rajani is Board Certified in Pharmacotherapy and is a member of ACCP and ASHP. She is an active member of the HCMC pharmacy PGY-1 Residency Planning Committee and the Clinical Advisory Team (CAT). In her spare time, she enjoys baking/cooking, running, traveling and spending time with her pharmacist husband and son.

Brooke Menon, PharmD, BCPS

Brooke Menon graduated from the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy in 2011.  She completed her PGY1 general practice residency at the University of Minnesota Medical Center in 2012 and joined the HCMC team following her residency. She primarily staffs the Internal Medicine, Cardiology, and Psychiatry inpatient services and has experience in Transitions of Care and MTM during her time in the Internal Medicine Clinic. Brooke is Board Certified in Pharmacotherapy and is a member of MCCP. Brooke enjoys spending time with her family and friends in her spare time.

Joel Peterson, PharmD, BCPS

Joel Peterson is a 2011 graduate of the Drake University College of Pharmacy and completed a PGY-1 residency at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN. He obtained his BCPS certification in 2012. Joel spends the majority of his time on HCMC’s cardiology services as well as the cardiology consult service. He is the PGY-1 Residency Program Director, Residency and APPE coordinator and the chair of the Residency Advisory Council. His professional affiliations include ASHP, ACCP and MCCP. In his spare time, Joel enjoys spending time with his wife and his two lovely daughters. He also loves doing anything outside (skiing, camping, hiking, floating on Perch Lake), golfing, and the occasional video game or two.

Mary Beth Borgstadt, Pharm.D, BCPS

Mary Beth graduated from the University of Montana in 2006 and completed her PGY1 training at Billings Clinic in 2010. She joined the HCMC team in 2013 and currently serves as a clinical pharmacy resource within the cardiology and medicine departments. Mary Beth precepts residents and students during core and elective cardiology rotations, and her practice interests include academia and medication therapy management. Mary Beth enjoys exploring the outdoors, reading, and recycling.

Gina Carlson Pharm.D., M.S., BCPS

Gina graduated from the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy in 2011. She then completed a PGY-1/2 residency at HCMC in Health-System Administration with a Masters in Social & Administrative Pharmacy. Gina currently works as a clinical pharmacy supervisor—splitting her time with staffing on the Surgery Trauma & Neuro Unit (STN) and administrative responsibilities. Gina is a member of the Epic Pharmacy Committee, Medication Safety Committee and the STN Unit Council. Outside of HCMC, Gina enjoys spending time with her son Ethan, daughter Finley and husband Michael, traveling and cheering for the University of Minnesota Gophers!

Kristy Van Nest, PharmD, BCPS

Kristy is originally from Boca Raton, FL. She graduated with a B.S. in Biological Science: Pre-Med/Pre-Professional and a B.S. in Psychobiology from Florida Atlantic University in 2008. She received her Doctorate of Pharmacy from Shenandoah University in 2012, went on to complete a PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at HCMC in 2013, and became Board Certified in Pharmacotherapy that same year. After residency, Kristy continued working as a clinical pharmacist at HCMC primarily staffing evening medicine, family medicine, and internal medicine. She enjoys covering renal, cardiology, hospitalist, inpatient, and psych services and educates the PGY-1 pharmacy residents on diabetes management at HCMC as part of the Core Curriculum series. In her spare time she enjoys traveling, hiking, visiting family in Florida, spending time with her husband and nephew and being outdoors.  

Ann M. Brigino, Pharm.D, BCPS

Ann Brigino graduated from the University of Minnesota College Of Pharmacy in 2007. She completed a critical care residency at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Ann enjoys her role as Clinical Pharmacy Supervisor, Intern Supervisor, and PGY-2 Internal Medicine Residency Director. She is also one of the primary clinical pharmacists for the Family Medicine team. Ann is an active member of the Medication Safety Committee and Drug Shortage Committee. In her spare time she enjoys traveling, kayaking, running, cooking, and most importantly spending time with her two dogs.

Haley Spaulding, Pharm.D, BCPS: Haley grew up in Libertyville, Illinois and attended pharmacy school at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in North Chicago, Illinois. After graduation, she came to Minneapolis to complete a PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency and eventually a PGY-2 in Internal Medicine at Hennepin County Medical Center. Following residency Haley stayed on as a clinical pharmacist at HCMC working primarily evenings and became a Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist. While not at the hospital, Haley likes to spend time with her husband and Newfoundland Edna, golf, and try new breweries and restaurants around the Twin Cities.

Tracy Anderson-Haag, Pharm.D, BCPS

Tracy Anderson-Haag is a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist in Kidney Transplantation at Hennepin Healthcare and has a Clinical Assistant Professor appointment at the University of Minnesota, College of Pharmacy. She graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2000 and completed a 2-year Nephrology/Transplantation Specialty Residency at HCMC in 2002 and became Board Certified in Pharmacotherapy that same year. Tracy is responsible for the care of inpatient and ambulatory kidney transplant patients and living donors across all phases of transplant. In addition to her patient care activities, Tracy is also the Residency Program Director of the PGY-2 Solid Organ Transplant residency program at HCMC. Tracy is a member of ACCP and ASHP and was accepted as a Full Doctoral Member of the American Society of Transplantation. In her spare time she enjoys reading, trail running and biking, fly fishing, traveling and spending time with her husband Mike and children.

(Lucy) Yun Lu, Pharm.D, MS, BCPS

Dr. Lu graduated from the College of Pharmacy at the University of Minnesota with Doctor of Pharmacy in 1998. She obtained Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist certification from BPS in 2000-2007 and recertified for 2007-2014. She is a medication therapy management pharmacist in the Cardiology Clinic as well as Anticoagulation Clinic. Dr. Lu is also a Clinical Associate Professor at the University Of Minnesota College Of Pharmacy. She is an editor and author for various professional journals. In addition, she serves as a leader in a few community organizations.

Anne Spenningsby, Pharm.D, MPH

Anne Spenningsby graduated from the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy in 2009. She completed the PGY-1 and PGY-2 Solid Organ Transplant Residency at Hennepin County Medical Center. Her primary site is in the Transplant Clinic splitting her time between coordinating the Quality Assurance, Performance Improvement and Regulatory Program and as a Transplant PharmD for the Kidney Transplant Program. Anne also has her MPH from the University of Minnesota in Public Health Management and Policy and was a Registered Dietitian in a “former” life.  Anne enjoys traveling, being outdoors and spending time with her friends and family.

Shin Kwon, Pharm.D, BCPS, AAHIVP

Shin Kwon graduated from Yeungnam University College of Pharmacy (BS Pharmacy) in 2003 and University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy (PharmD) in 2006. She became Board Certified in Pharmacotherapy (BCPS) in 2012 and was credentialed though the American Academy of HIV Medicine as HIV Pharmacist. She currently works at Hennepin Healthcare as an ambulatory clinical pharmacist in the Internal Medicine, Coordinated Care, Neurology, and Comprehensive Weight Management Clinics, provides pharmacy consultation services to primary care clinics as Clinic Consult PharmD, and also staffs in the HIV Specialty Community Pharmacy. In her spare time, she enjoys biking, hiking, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends.

Julie M. Vandergon, Pharm.D, BCPS, AAHIVP

Julie Vandergon graduated from the University Of Minnesota College Of Pharmacy in 2004. She completed a critical care residency at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She obtained her BCPS certification in 2006 and AAHIVP certification in 2009. Julie spends her time on the infectious disease team in the HCMC Positive Care Center providing MTM services and alternating weeks with the HIV/AIDS inpatient consult team. In her spare time, she enjoys working out, partaking in outdoor activities and spending time with her husband and children, as well as multiple other family members and friends.

Eric Hung, PharmD, CACP

Eric graduated from University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy in 2008 and completed post graduate residency program at the University of Minnesota in 2009. Following residency, Eric worked as a part time instructor for the College of Pharmacy and also started building his practice as a clinical pharmacist at People’s Center Clinics and Services (formally known as Cedar Riverside People’s Center). In 2010, Eric expanded his pharmacy practice to include Open Cities Health Center in St. Paul, MN while keeping one day a week at People’s Center Clinics and Services and then joined the ambulatory team at Hennepin in 2011, practicing in the Internal Medicine and Anticoagulation Clinics. He currently still works part time at People’s Center Clinics and Services. In 2018, Eric joined the UCARE P&T Committee as a voting member and more recently, in June of 2020 started teaching pharmacology at St. Catherine University.  In his free time, Eric enjoys traveling, playing sports, and spending time with his family and friends.

Kristen Gamache, Pharm.D, BCPS, AAHIVP 

Kristen Gamache graduated in 2002 from the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy and holds a BA degree from St. Olaf College (1998).  Her current practice at HCMC began in 2003 in the Infectious Diseases Clinic- Positive Care Center (PCC) and is equally divided providing Medication Therapy Management (MTM) services to patients in PCC and the inpatient HIV/ID consult team. In 2007, she was credentialed through the American Academy of HIV Medicine as an HIV Specialist and also obtained BCPS certification in the same year.  Since 2006, Kristen has also been incorporated into the Hepatitis C treatment protocol for patients co-infected with HIV and HCV as well as mono-infected HCV patients. Outside of work she is happily engaged in all sorts of activities with her family and is a recent, but dedicated student of Kuk Sool Won of St. Paul. 

Heather Legris, PharmD, BCPS

Heather Legris graduated from the University of Washington in 1993 (BS Pharmacy) and 1995 (PharmD).  She completed a two year Pharmacy Practice residency at the University of Washington Medical Center/Harborview Medical Center, Seattle WA.  She obtained BCPS certification in 2000. Currently, Heather spends her time in the Coordinated Care Center. Her areas of interest are deprescribing, pain management, and hypertension.  Heather joined the staff at HCMC in 2001.

George Konstantinides, PharmD, BCPS, AAHIVP

George Konstantinides is an ambulatory care pharmacist in HIV/Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology/Liver, and Rheumatology Clinics, at Hennepin Healthcare (HCMC).  George received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology, from St John’s University, in 2007. He then attended the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy, graduating in 2011. After graduation, George pursued training at HCMC as a PGY-1 pharmacy practice resident. George’s therapeutic interests include infectious diseases, general medicine, rheumatology and hepatitis C. He is a past-president of the Minnesota College of Clinical Pharmacy and an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy. At HCMC, George is the Residency Program Director for the PGY-1 Ambulatory Residency. Outside of work, George enjoys biking, cooking, and spending time with friends and family. 

Katie A. Won, Pharm.D, BCOP

Katie Won graduated in 1997 from the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy. She completed a residency in critical care at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota. She obtained her BCOP specialty certification in 2003 and recertified in 2010 and 2017. Currently, Katie spends her time on the oncology team in the HCMC Comprehensive Cancer Center alternating with chemotherapy protocol build and maintenance in Epic Beacon. Katie is a member of the institution’s Cancer Committee, Medication Safety Committee, and Cancer Center Subcommittee of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee. She belongs to professional associations including ACCP, HOPA, and ASCO. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends.

Lynn Weber, Pharm.D, BCOP 

Lynn Weber graduated from the University Of Minnesota College Of Pharmacy in 2004.  She completed a PGY-1 residency at the University of Minnesota Medical Center and a specialized residency in Oncology/ Hematology at Children’s Hospital and Clinics of Minnesota. She alternates her weeks between residency coordination and ambulatory care in the Comprehensive Cancer Center as a clinical oncology pharmacist. She belongs to several professional associations including HOPA, ASHP and ACCC.  In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband Mathew and two children, Marek and Amina.

Anna J. Connelly, Pharm.D, BCACP

Anna Connelly graduated in 2007 from the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy. She completed a PGY-1 residency at West Side Community Health Services in St. Paul through the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Care Residency Program. Anna currently works in the Hennepin Healthcare Internal Medicine Clinic and the Adult Psychiatry Clinic. Anna belongs to professional associations including ACCP and MCCP. In her spare time, she enjoys playing soccer and spending time with family and friends.

Maggie Ricco, PharmD, MS, BCACP

Maggie graduated from North Dakota State University with her PharmD in 2010. She completed the Pharmaceutical Care Leadership Residency at the University of Minnesota. Following residency, Maggie pursued additional training at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she completed a fellowship in Primary Care Research with Department of Family Medicine and a Master of Science degree in Population Health. She joined HCMC in 2016, practicing in the Coordinated Care Center and with Hennepin County Healthcare for the Homeless. Maggie is the PGY-2 Ambulatory Care Residency Program Director, and precepts PGY1 residents in Medicine Clinic. In her free time, Maggie enjoys traveling, hiking, biking, and cross-country skiing.

Jenny Barnabei, PharmD, BCACP

Jenny received her Doctorate of Pharmacy degree at the University of Minnesota–Twin Cities. She completed a PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at West Side Community Health Services in St. Paul through the University Of Minnesota College Of Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Care Residency Program. She is a Board Certified Ambulatory Care Provider who has worked at HCMC as a Medication Therapy Management Pharmacist since 2012. Jenny's practice interests include working with Spanish-speaking patients and patients with diabetes and asthma. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, camping, photography, biking, tennis, playing the trumpet and spending time with friends and family.

Mark P. Holtan, Pharm.D, BCACP, AAHIVP

Mark Holtan graduated from the University Of Minnesota College Of Pharmacy in 2006. He graduated in 2002 with a BA from Concordia College, Moorhead, MN. He is currently the manager of the Specialty Pharmacy and MTM ambulatory program. In his spare time, Mark enjoys road, gravel, and mountain biking, running, cross-country & downhill skiing, and spending time with his wife Haley, their children and their dogs.

Lindsay Laird, PharmD

Lindsay Laird is originally from McFarland, WI.  She received her Doctorate of Pharmacy from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities in 2018. She completed her PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice and PGY-2 Solid Organ Transplant residency at Hennepin Healthcare. She splits her time between Transplant Clinic and Interventional Pain Clinic. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking and trying new restaurants. She also enjoys spending time with her family and two dogs, Remy and Meeko.

Christene Jolowsky, MS, RPh, FASHP

Chris is the Senior Pharmacy Director for Hennepin Health Care in Minneapolis, MN. In this role, she is responsible for inpatient, retail, and clinic based pharmacy services for the system, and the Poison Center. She is an Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Care and Health Systems, at the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy. Chris received her BS in Pharmacy and her MS in Pharmacy Administration from the University of Minnesota. She completed a two-year ASHP-Accredited Administrative Practice Residency at the University of Minnesota Hospitals and Clinic.

Chris is the current treasure of ASHP and the ASHP Research and Education Foundation. She is a Past-President of ASHP and served on the Board of Directors for ASHP. Ms. Jolowsky has served on many councils, committees and task forces at the local, state and national health-system society level, including president of the Minnesota Society of Health System Pharmacists and as a Minnesota Delegate to the ASHP House of Delegates. Chris has held pharmacy leadership positions in hospitals and health systems in Minnesota and Texas. She led site and system teams around patient safety and clinical service initiatives. She has expertise in clinical and operational performance improvement, medication use improvement and patient safety. Key accomplishments include her roles in promoting technicians, student and residency training, and expanding the roles and scope of practice for pharmacists. Chris was honored with the Distinguished Service Award for the ASHP Section of Pharmacy Practice Managers in 2009, College of Pharmacy’s Preceptor of the Year for 2005, the MSHP Hugh F. Kabat Award in 2012, and she was the 2005 recipient of MSHP’s Hallie Bruce Award.

Gwen Betterman, PharmD, BCPS

Gwen Betterman is a 1996 graduate from the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy. Gwen has experience providing Clinical Pharmacy services for the following areas: Ambulatory Care, Ambulatory Anticoagulation Service, General Medicine, Oncology, Pediatrics, and Psychiatry. Gwen’s current role is as the Clinical Informatics Pharmacist and carries 2 EPIC certifications, Willow Inpatients and Willow Inpatient Clarity, as well as an EPIC Medication Warning Badge. She is a member of MN HIMMS, ACCP, HIMMS, and ASHP as well as the Health Systems Practice Standards, P&T, ASP, Medication Safety, Informatics, EHR Order Set, EHR Alerts Committee, as well as many other Health System EHR and quality related workgroups. Outside of the hospital she is actively involved in her youngest child’s athletic sports of primarily soccer and basketball. She has 2 older children in college, one at the University of MN and one at Drake University. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, puppy, and running.

Gina Carlson Pharm.D., M.S., BCPS

Gina graduated from the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy in 2011. She then completed a PGY-1/2 residency at HCMC in Health-System Administration with a Masters in Social & Administrative Pharmacy. Gina currently works as a clinical pharmacy supervisor—splitting her time with staffing on the Surgery Trauma & Neuro Unit (STN) and administrative responsibilities. Gina is a member of the Epic Pharmacy Committee, Medication Safety Committee and the STN Unit Council. Outside of HCMC, Gina enjoys spending time with her son Ethan, daughter Finley and husband Michael, traveling and cheering for the University of Minnesota Gophers!

Ann M. Brigino, Pharm.D, BCPS

Ann Brigino graduated from the University of Minnesota College Of Pharmacy in 2007. She completed a critical care residency at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Ann enjoys her role as Clinical Pharmacy Supervisor, Intern Supervisor, and PGY-2 Internal Medicine Residency Director. She is also one of the primary clinical pharmacists for the Family Medicine team. Ann is an active member of the Medication Safety Committee and Drug Shortage Committee. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, kayaking, running, cooking, and most importantly spending time with her two dogs

Mark P. Holtan, Pharm.D, BCACP, AAHIVP

Mark Holtan graduated from the University Of Minnesota College Of Pharmacy in 2006. He graduated in 2002 with a BA from Concordia College, Moorhead, MN. He is currently the manager of the Specialty Pharmacy and MTM ambulatory program. In his spare time, Mark enjoys road, gravel, and mountain biking, running, cross-country & downhill skiing, and spending time with his wife Haley, their children and their dogs.

Emily Grgic Pharm.D.

Emily graduated from the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy in 2016. She then completed a PGY1 residency at North Memorial Medical Center. Emily now splits her time between staffing as a clinical pharmacist and being a coordinator for the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee. Outside of HCMC, she enjoys hanging out with her friends and family, posting way too many pictures of her corgis, running, and going to fun events around town.

Reginald Williams Pharm.D., MPH

Reggie graduated from the University of Minnesota, College of Pharmacy in 2015. While attending Pharmacy school he also obtain a Master’s in Public Health degree from the University of Minnesota, School of Public Health with a focus in administration and policy development. Prior to completing his pharmacy training he completed a 2 year fellowship at the National Institutes of Health where assisted in the development of a database designed to improve diagnostic accuracy of various cancers. Reggie currently serves as the inpatient pharmacy supervisor and pharmacist in charge of the CSC infusion pharmacy. In addition to his administrative role he also staffs both inpatient and TPN/chemotherapy IV shifts. He serves as member of the Medication Safety committee, Drug shortage committee, and NICU/PEDS medication quality committee. Outside of Hennepin Healthcare, Reggie enjoys traveling with his family, hiking trips at National Parks, and runs with his German shepherd.

Heather Rhodes, Pharm.D., BCPS, AQ-ID, BCCCP

Heather graduated from the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy in 2007.  She then completed her PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice and PGY-2 Critical Care residencies at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.  Heather currently works as a Clinical Quality Improvement Specialist with a focus on hospital readmissions.  Outside of work, Heather enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, reading and cooking.

Stacey Bangh, Pharm.D, D.ABAT

Stacey has worked for the Minnesota Poison Control System since her graduation from the University of Minnesota College Of Pharmacy in 1995. She began her career in the Poison Center working on the phones as a Specialist in Poison Information and in 2000 became the Clinical Supervisor. Stacey is boarded in toxicology through the American Board of Applied Toxicology. Her areas of interest include acetaminophen toxicity, staff training and development and teaching. In her spare time, Stacey enjoys discovering new dishes to cook and new places to eat, traveling and spending time with her family and friends.

Jon Jancik, Pharm.D, BCCCP

Jon Jancik is a graduate of the University of Minnesota, College of Pharmacy (BS 1989, Pharm.D 1992). He is board certified in critical care and practices in the Surgical/Neuroscience ICU. Jon’s areas of interest include the pharmacotherapeutic management of brain injury and surgical infectious diseases. He is the residency director of the PGY-2 Critical Care Residency Program. Jon is a member of the Health Systems Practice Standards, Stroke, Critical Care and Antimicrobial Stewardship Committees.

Heather Anderson, BS, Pharm.D

Heather is a graduate of North Dakota State University who has worked at Hennepin Healthcare in a management position since 2002. She now works as the Pharmacy Revenue and Operations Manager overseeing community pharmacy operations, reimbursement and the pharmacy revenue team. She is also certified in Epic Willow Inpatient and Willow Ambulatory.  Outside of HHC, She is a member of the MN Disaster Medical Assistance team.  Heather also enjoys traveling, spending time with her 6 kids and being a grandma to 2 beautiful little girls.

Brian Howard, Pharm.D

Brian graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2001 is currently the Inpatient Pharmacy Operations Manager. Outside of pharmacy, Brian has many hobbies though not a lot of time to participate in them with his three busy kids.

Kelly Considine, Pharm.D, BCPS, BCCCP

Kelly Considine graduated with a BS in Biology from the University of Iowa and PharmD from University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy.  She completed her PGY-1 and PGY-2 Critical Care Residency at Hennepin County Medical Center.  Kelly maintains board certification in both pharmacotherapy and critical care. Kelly works primarily in the MICU and as one of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Coordinators.  She is a member of ACCP as well as the Critical Care Committee and ASP Committee at HCMC.  Her areas of interest include anticoagulation, pharmacokinetics and anticoagulation in ECMO, and formulary management. 

Laurie Willhite, PharmD, CPHQ, CSPI

Laurie Willhite received her BS and PharmD degrees from University of Iowa College of Pharmacy.  She completed a Geriatrics Pharmacotherapy Fellowship at the University of Minnesota. Laurie is the Medication Safety Manager for HHS.  She completed a Geriatric Pharmacotherapy Fellowship at the University of Minnesota and HCMC. Laurie is a Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality and a Certified Specialist in Poison Information.  Her professional passions include medication safety, quality improvement, opioid stewardship and mentoring young people. Outside of work, she enjoys watching Hawkeye sports with her family, foraging for wild mushrooms, yurt camping and reading nonfiction.

Matt Hammer, Pharm.D.

Matt graduated from the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy in 2011. Right out of pharmacy school, he gained community pharmacist experience working for both Pro Pharmacy and Target Pharmacy in St Paul. Joining Hennepin Healthcare in 2012, he has spent time employed in the Infectious Disease Pharmacy, Addiction Medicine Clinic, Employee and Transplant Specialty Pharmacies; and for the past 4 years, Matt has managed the 6 Offsite Clinic Pharmacies. He has been focused on IT and operations functions of community pharmacy, including working frequently with the Willow Epic Team on novel initiatives. Outside of work, Matt likes to spend time doing creative activities with his family and performing and enjoying music.

Stacy Ferderer, Pharm.D.

Stacy graduated from the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy in 2007. She stated her career at Hennepin Healthcare as a pharmacy intern and after graduation accepted a pharmacist position in community pharmacy.  In 2012, Stacy took on the role of manager of the Offsite Clinic Pharmacies.  In 2016, she accepted a position on the main hospital campus managing the Clinic and Specialty Center Community Pharmacy and the Red Lower Level Discharge pharmacy.  Stacy is passionate about patient centered care and works to promote patient care across the entire pharmacy department while collaborating with other Hennepin Healthcare teams. In her spare time Stacy LOVES to travel, a favorite location to visit is Disneyworld.  Stacy has three children aged 5 – 10 years and she enjoys watching them participate in their athletic sports. 

Samantha Lee, PharmD, BCPS, DABAT

Sam Lee graduated from the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy in 2009.  She completed a PGY-1 residency at Hennepin County Medical Center in 2010, followed by a Clinical Toxicology Fellowship at Maryland Poison Center/University of Maryland School of Pharmacy in Baltimore in 2012. She obtained her certification as a Specialist in Poison Information in 2013 and as a Diplomat of the American Board of Applied Toxicology in 2015.  She is the coordinator for the Quality Assurance Program at the Poison Center. She is a member of AAPCC and ACCT. In her spare time, Sam enjoys outdoor activities, golfing and spending time with her friends and family.

Tzivia Leviton, R.Ph

Tzivia is a graduate of the University of Kansas, College of Pharmacy. She works as the Investigational Pharmacist helping to coordinate and facilitate investigational studies for patients in the hospital, and clinics. She has past experiences working on the inpatient clinical service, in the Positive Care Clinic and coordinating the IPPE program. Tzivia has an avid interest in ethics through experiences as a member of, the Human Subjects Research Committee, the Community Oncology Review Board, the Biomedical Ethics Committee and the Public Research Advisory Board. She also has extensive experience in the inpatient and outpatient pharmacy.  When not hanging out at the hospital, she enjoys spending time with her family, attempts at fitness, cooking and her dogs.