Ton Hoek Past Recipients
Read about the inspiring journeys of past Ton Hoek Scholarship recipients as they share their professional growth and contributions to pharmacy practice. Their stories reflect the lasting impact of the scholarship and honor Ton Hoek's vision of a connected, collaborative international pharmacy community.

Deanna Laughlin
Deanna is a dedicated pharmacy student and emerging leader in pharmacy advocacy, global health, and professional development, currently pursuing a Doctor of Pharmacy and a Master of Global Health at Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED). She serves as Chair of the Pharmacy Student Forum at ASHP, Vice Chair of the Pharmacy Student Forum, and as an Advancement of Professional Practice Liaison. She is Chairperson of the IPSF PARO Pan American Regional Office, representing pharmacy students across North, Central, and South America, and has traveled to the World Health Assembly, HLPF at the UN, and FIP World Congress to advance global pharmacy and public health priorities. She serves as a Committee Member for the American College of Clinical Pharmacy and as Immunization Community Student Liaison for the American Pharmacists Association. She works as a Pharmacy Intern at Ashtabula County Medical Center. She is recognized as a passionate, globally minded, and influential leader who is deeply committed to advancing pharmacy practice, public health, and student leadership on an international scale.

Joseph Azurin
Joseph Miles Azurin, a final-year student pharmacist at Loma Linda University School of Pharmacy, serves as the APhA-ASP National Contact Person for the 2024-2025 academic year. Joseph’s international involvement began in 2015 and served as a Student Exchange Officer for the Philippines in 2019. Utilizing the network he has developed over the years, he facilitates connections between U.S. universities and foreign associations through the International Pharmaceutical Students' Federation (IPSF), fostering global collaboration among pharmacy students. Joseph's global engagement includes participation in several international forums, such as the IPSF and FIP World Congress, where he has represented as a delegate for the United States. Currently, he is pursuing his interest in health-system leadership by applying for a Health-System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership (HSPAL) residency program, aligning with his passion for acute care pharmacy and his goal of becoming a clinical director. Joseph enjoys playing the guitar and exploring graphic design during his free time.

Shiyar Kapan
Shiyar Kapan completed his 2-year Pharmaceutical Fellowship within Medical Affairs in conjunction with Rutgers University & Pfizer Inc in the months following his attendance at the FIP conference in Australia September of 2023. Upon completion of fellowship, he was retained as a medical operations colleague at Pfizer Inc, serving the teams he conducted his fellowship with. He currently resides in New York City supporting U.S. & Global Medical teams in a plethora of products & responsibilities. Shiyar appreciates the opportunities provided by the Ton Hoek Scholarship & Rutgers Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowship, understanding the significance on how these experiences and opportunities directed him to a career path he’s passionate in and enjoys.
Previous Winners
2022 | Grant Smith |
2021 | No Award Given |
2020 | Margaret Underwood |
2019 | Amy Kruger Howard |
2017 | Valerie Nolt (Chaffee) |
2018 | Catherine Kuecker |
