College faculty and alumni recognized at OPA Annual Conference

The Ohio Pharmacists Association (OPA) 147th Annual Conference & Trade Show took place April 11-13. At the conference, a number of Ohio State faculty, staff, alumni and residents were recognized for leadership in the field of pharmacy.

Additionally, Associate Dean for Outreach and Engagement Jennifer Rodis, PharmD, FAPhA, wrapped up her term as OPA's president. Alumna and former College of Pharmacy resident Dana Wilkerson, PharmD, MS '18, BCACP, BSPS '12, stepped into the role. 

2025 OPA Awardees

• Distinguished Young Pharmacist Award - Emily Eddy, PharmD, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDCES
• Keys Award - Tim Ulbrich, PharmD
• Pharmacist Public Relations Award - Sheetal Amin, PharmD '07, CDCES
• Bowl of Hygeia Award - David "Doc" Lamberjack, RPh, BS Pharm '93
• Beal Award - Steve Burson, RPh, BS Pharm '94

UNDER 40 Awardees

This program recognizes emerging pharmacists' professional achievements and allows them to join the ranks of professionals from a variety of careers who have also earned an award of excellence and are making a difference in their communities.

• Megan E. LaBreck, PharmD '13, BCPS, CACP, BSPS '09
• Michael P. Ryan, PharmD
• Myriam E. Shaw Ojeda, PharmD, MPH
• Zachary T. Woods, PharmD, BCACP
• Alexander P. Swick, PharmD '15, MBA, BSPS '11
• Alexa S. Valentino, PharmD, MBA, BCACP, FAPhA, FNAP