Recipients of the 2025 CVS Health/AACP Community Pharmacy Award for Student Pharmacists include:
- Jose Ayala, University of Houston
- Yostina Barsy, Rutgers University
- Trevor Beaulieu, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Sasha Blackshear, Florida A&M University
- Elsie Boateng, Howard University
- Jackson Burgess, St. Louis College of Pharmacy
- Darya Dodseresht, University of California, San Diego
- Faith Escobedo, Regis University
- Breonna Graham, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Jakeem Greer, William Carey University
- Riley Hatton, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Fernando Martinez Alvarez, University of Puerto Rico
- Ally Nielsen, University of South Carolina
- Francisca Okoro, Midwestern University Glendale
- Brandon Peoples, University of Maryland Eastern Shore
- Subina Saini, University of South Carolina
- Kharissa Seepersaud, St. John’s University
- Aaliyah Sims, University at Buffalo, the State University of New York
- Carla Wilson, Medical University of South Carolina
- Nina Yang, University of Pittsburgh
“AACP sincerely appreciates CVS Health’s continued support in helping student pharmacists by reducing financial barriers," said Lee Vermeulen, B.S. Pharm., M.S., FCCP, FFIP, Executive Vice President and CEO of AACP. “By working together, we’re shaping the future of pharmacy and improving care for patients. The outstanding individuals recognized this year are well-equipped to make a lasting impact.”
“We’re pleased to assist these talented students as they pursue their Pharm.D. degrees,” said Lucille Accetta, R.Ph., M.P.H., MBA, Senior Vice President and Chief Pharmacy Officer, CVS Health. “Community pharmacy plays an important role in the health of millions of Americans every day, and it’s vital that we support student pharmacists who will be helping to shape community pharmacy’s future in the years ahead.”
