Phi Lambda Sigma celebrates 2025–2026 induction ceremony at NEOMED

NEOMED’s College of Pharmacy Phi Lambda Sigma (PLS) Gamma Phi Chapter celebrated its 2025–2026 Induction Ceremony by welcoming new student leaders, as well as faculty and honorary members, into the national pharmacy leadership society. The evening highlighted the organization’s mission to recognize and foster leadership in pharmacy, with Vice President Kaylee Ray emphasizing the chapter’s ongoing commitment to developing students through programming and identifying those dedicated to professional growth and advocacy.

Keynote speaker Dr. Joe Marchiano, assistant professor of pharmacy practice and clinical lead pharmacist in geriatrics at Summa Health, shared insights on leadership, patient-centered care, and advocacy, drawing from his work optimizing medication use in older adults and preparing future pharmacists to navigate complex patient needs.

The ceremony recognized Dr. Erik Wasowski, assistant professor of pharmacy practice and clinical pharmacy specialist in critical care at Cleveland Clinic Euclid Hospital, as the faculty inductee for his dedication to interprofessional education and student mentorship. Katelin Dillon-Sekoulopoulos, curriculum coordinator in NEOMED’s College of Pharmacy Office of Education, was honored as the honorary inductee for her contributions to curriculum development and student success.

New student members from the Classes of 2026 through 2029 were inducted based on demonstrated leadership across academic, professional, and community settings, including involvement in organizations, internships, research, peer tutoring, and advocacy. Inductees participated in the Phi Lambda Sigma oath and a candle-lighting ceremony symbolizing their shared commitment to leadership, ethics, and service.

Student Inductees

Class of 2026

Deanna Apicella

Class of 2027

Kelly Bole

Kaila Mickle

Hanen Odeh

Marissa Rivera

Laila Terkawi

Brady Weber

Class of 2028

Zeina Aramouni

Natalie Babik

Luke Baun

Sebastian Bova

Kiara Lauer

Cameron Mackowski

Juliana Michael

Sara Terkawi

Class of 2029

Ashley Cosgrave

Other recognition

Additional recognition included Dr. Kirolos Zakhary, a PGY1 pharmacy resident at AxessPointe Community Health Centers, who was named Chapter Alumni Member of the Year for his dedication to patient-centered care and community health, and Lauren Ashton, a fourth-year Pharm.D. student, who received Chapter Member of the Year for her leadership within NEOMED and national pharmacy organizations and her contributions to PLS.

The ceremony also marked the installation of the 2026–2027 executive board:

President: Cameron Mackowski
Vice President: Adil Hasan
Secretary: Zeina Aramouni
Treasurer: Juliana Michael

Each officer reaffirmed their commitment to advancing the mission of Phi Lambda Sigma and supporting leadership development within the College of Pharmacy.

Photos

Four young adults in business casual attire pose in front of a blue NEOMED backdrop

Photo: The 2026-207 executive board (from left) Cameron Mackowski, Zeina Aramouni, Juliana Michael and Adil Hasan

Two men in suit coats pose on either side of a young woman wearing a dress and holding a green ribbon. They pose in front of a blue NEOMED backdrop. A young man holds up his hand as though taking an oath, while another young lights a candle that he is holding. A young women looks on. Close up photo of a young man holding a candle that is tipping toward a candle held by a young woman so she can light it. Two women wearing glasses and business attire pose with a certificate in front of a blue NEOMED backdrop

April 20, 2026