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 is now closed.
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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 Nicole Sandoval, Executive Fellow, nsandoval@aphanet.org
Nicole Sandoval, PharmD
University of Florida College of Pharmacy
2025-2026
Nicole earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Florida College of Pharmacy, where she also completed the Leadership Professional Certificate Program. Her journey with APhA began in 2021 as a first-year student pharmacist. She served as APhA–ASP Chapter President at her local campus, was selected as the 2023 APhA Carl F. Emswiller Summer Intern, and most recently served as the 2024–2025 APhA–ASP National Member-at-large. These experiences deepened her passion for association management and advocacy at the national level. Nicole is committed to advancing patient care by supporting and empowering those who provide it—pharmacists, student pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians alike. Originally from Miami, Florida, Nicole enjoys discovering new foods and exploring different cities. In her free time, she’s often found reading leadership and personal development books. She draws inspiration from authors like Brené Brown and Stephen Covey—particularly his timeless work The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.
Cristian Rodriquez, PharmD
Loma Linda University
School of Pharmacy
2024-2025
Emily Albers, PharmD
Drake University
College of Pharmacy
2023-2024
Esther Boadi, PharmD
Lipscomb University
College of Pharmacy
2022-2023
Olivia Welter, PharmD
Drake University
College of Pharmacy
2021-2022
John Little, PharmD
University of Oklahoma
College of Pharmacy
2020-2021
Meg Freiter, PharmD
South Carolina
College of Pharmacy
2019-2020
Rajan Vaidya, PharmD
Keck Graduate Institute
School of Pharmacy
2018-2019
Jing Wu, PharmD, MPH
University of Wisconsin-Madison
2017-2018
Drew Register, PharmD
University of Louisiana at
Monroe School of Pharmacy
2016-2017
Brian Donahue, PharmD
Mercer University
College of Pharmacy
2015-2016
Brian Wall, PharmD
Drake University
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
2014-2015
Ryan Burke, PharmD
University of Louisiana at
Monroe College of Pharmacy
2013-2014
Krystalyn Weaver, PharmD,JD
The University of Toledo
College of Pharmacy
2012-2013
Farah Towfic, PharmD,MBA
University of Iowa
College of Pharmacy
2011-2012
Lindsay Kunkle, PharmD, MBA
Rutgers University
Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy
2010-2011
Megan Coder, PharmD, MBA
University of Wisconsin-Madison
2009-2010
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