NEOMED Gamma Phi Chapter of Phi Lambda Sigma welcomes 18 new members

On March 28, the NEOMED Gamma Phi Chapter of Phi Lambda Sigma, the National Pharmacy Leadership Society, inducted 16 College of Pharmacy students, one faculty member and one honorary member! The purpose of Phi Lambda Sigma is to promote the development of leadership qualities among pharmacy students. Members are selected by peer recognition.

The ceremony featured keynote speaker, Richard Kasmer, Pharm.D., J.D., retired dean, College of Pharmacy, vice president (retired) of Academic Affairs, Professor Emeritus 2023. In addition, Nic Wagner, Pharm.D. (’24), PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident, UH Portage Medical Center, was recognized as Alumnus of the Year.

Faculty Inductee

Joseph Marchiano, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCGP
Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice 
Clinical Lead Pharmacist – Geriatrics, Summa Health Systems

Honorary Inductee

Sandra MacPherson, Ed.D.
Senior Executive Director, Academic Affairs & Student Services

Class of 2025 Inductees

Cynthia Deokarran

Katie Ensminger

Vicky He

Zack Martin

Sophia Santos

Class of 2026 Inductees

Lauren Ashton

Kaylee Ray

Mario Valletta

Mollie Vergara

Class of 2027 Inductees

Sarah Crawford

Rhea Diaz

Aurora Fares

Sandor Jakab

Maria Newlon

Ian Ward             

Class of 2028 Inductee

Adil Hasan

- submitted by Ava Jakob, fourth-year pharmacy student