APhA Foundation Executive Fellowship in Association Management & Leadership
This post-graduate program transitioned to the term "Fellowship" in 2019 to reflect the highly individualized nature of the program and more closely align with terminology used by similar post-graduate programs in association management and leadership. Appointments begin in mid-June and terminate by June 30 of the following year.
The Knowlton Center for Pharmacist-Based Health Solutions
The Knowlton Center for Pharmacist-Based Health Solutions was established through a pledge made by the Knowlton Foundation.
The APhA Foundation Executive Fellowship in Association Management & Leadership trains individuals for leadership positions within the profession and in national, regional, state, and local professional pharmacy and/or other health-related organizations. The Foundation awards the Fellow a certificate upon satisfactory completion of the fellowship. Dr. Calvin H. Knowlton, PhD, FAPhA, MDiv, PhD and Orsula V. Knowlton, PharmD, MBA, established The Calvin and Orsula Knowlton Foundation to provide resources, such as the Knowlton Center, to develop future leaders in health care.
About the Fellowship
Application
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The application for the APhA Foundation Executive Fellowship in Association Management & Leadership opens in December.
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Applicants are asked to electronically submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae (CV).
At minimum, the following should be included in the applicant's CV and/or cover letter:
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Contact information: Name, address, phone number, and e-mail address
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Education and training: Institutions, locations, years attended, dates of graduation, type of training or major subject, degrees, and certificates
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Professional and related experience: Institution or organization, location, dates, type of work, and position title
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Organizational memberships: Professional, honorary, service, and social
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Publications
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Honors or awards received
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Personal objectives: A brief description of future goals and aspirations and why the applicant believes that the APhA Foundation Executive Fellowship will be of value
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The application also requires two letters of recommendation from any of the following: a present or former employer, preceptor, college faculty, or dean. Recommenders must submit their letters directly within the ADP application portal.
Qualifications
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The fellow will be selected by the APhA Foundation Executive Director and APhA Staff based on the following qualifications:
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The applicant will be a graduate of an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accredited college or school of pharmacy.
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The applicant will be recommended by present or former employers, preceptors, college faculty or dean.
Benefits
The Executive Fellow will receive the following:
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Competitive stipend consistent with that of other pharmacy residencies and fellowships.
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Certificate in Association Management from the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE).
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Social Security withholdings through payroll deductions.
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Health and dental insurance for the Fellow. Family coverage may be obtained.
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Group term life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
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Ten days personal leave during the one-year period.
Questions
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If you have any questions related to the APhA Foundation Executive Fellowship, please contact Trevor Shaw, Executive Fellow, tshaw@aphanet.org
Trevor Shaw, PharmD
Samford University McWhorter School of Pharmacy
2026-2027
Trevor Shaw is a Doctor of Pharmacy graduate from the Samford University McWhorter School of Pharmacy in Birmingham, Alabama. During his time there, he was involved in APhA-ASP and several other pharmacy organizations, most notably serving as Community Outreach Chair for Samford AAPP. In 2024, he established the organization’s first booth at the Central Alabama AFSP Out of the Darkness Walk, recruited the largest walking team in chapter history, and raised approximately double the group’s fundraising goal. These experiences inspired him to further develop his leadership and association management skills at the national level, where he hopes to continue advocating for underserved patients while advancing the entire pharmacy profession. Originally from Dothan, Alabama, Trevor enjoys running, CrossFit, volunteering at his local animal shelter, and celebrating his Vietnamese heritage through food and music.
Nicole Sandoval, PharmD
University of Florida
College of Pharmacy
2025-2026
Emily Albers, PharmD
Drake University
College of Pharmacy
2023-2024
Olivia Welter, PharmD
Drake University
College of Pharmacy
2021-2022
Meg Freiter, PharmD
South Carolina
College of Pharmacy
2019-2020
Jing Wu, PharmD, MPH
University of Wisconsin-Madison
2017-2018
Brian Donahue, PharmD
Mercer University
College of Pharmacy
2015-2016
Ryan Burke, PharmD
University of Louisiana at
Monroe College of Pharmacy
2013-2014
Farah Towfic, PharmD,MBA
University of Iowa
College of Pharmacy
2011-2012
Megan Coder, PharmD, MBA
University of Wisconsin-Madison
2009-2010
Cristian Rodriquez, PharmD
Loma Linda University
School of Pharmacy
2024-2025
Esther Boadi, PharmD
Lipscomb University
College of Pharmacy
2022-2023
John Little, PharmD
University of Oklahoma
College of Pharmacy
2020-2021
Rajan Vaidya, PharmD
Keck Graduate Institute
School of Pharmacy
2018-2019
Drew Register, PharmD
University of Louisiana at
Monroe School of Pharmacy
2016-2017
Brian Wall, PharmD
Drake University
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
2014-2015
Krystalyn Weaver, PharmD,JD
The University of Toledo
College of Pharmacy
2012-2013
Lindsay Kunkle, PharmD, MBA
Rutgers University
Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy
2010-2011
Brian Lawson, PharmD
West Virginia University
School of Pharmacy
2008-2009
APhA/NCSPAE Executive Residents
1987-1988 Gary J. Salamido, BSPharm, MS
1987-1988 April M. Shaughnessy, BSPharm, CAE
1988-1989 Judith A. Shinogle, BSPharm, PhD, MS*
1989-1990 Thomas P. Christensen, BSPharm, JD, PhD
1990-1991 Melissa Murer Corrigan, BSPharm
1991-1992 Rev. Jeffery W. Jones
1992-1993 Jann B. Skelton, BPharm, MBA (née Hinkle)
1993-1994 Susan C. Winckler, BSPharm, JD
1994-1995 Jann B. Rigell, BSPharm, MBA
1995-1996 Kimberly N. Thornton, BSPharm
1996-1997 Michael D. Hogue, PharmD
*deceased