Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

Pharmacy
University of Mississippi
2000

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Pharmaceutical Sciences
Jackson State University
1996

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Chemistry
Jackson State University
1996

Leadership

Mentorship

Professional Development

Diabetes

I am a certified diabetes educator and available to provide updates on the new developments in the area of diabetes medications/prevention/prevalence.

Pharmacotherapy

Faculty development

Pharmacy

Pharmaceutical Sciences

Drug Research & Development

Foundations of Pharmacy Practice I

Integrated Therapeutics: is an integration of pathophysiology and pharmacotherapy

This 5 weeks module focuses on Endocrine, Gastrointestinal, Renal, and Nutrition topics.

AACP Academic Leadership Fellows Program (2020-2021)

Innovative Pharmacy Practice Award (2003)

Distinguished Young Pharmacist Award (2002)

HU Pharmacy Alumni Association, Distinguished Faculty of the Year Award (2018)

Faculty Preceptor of the Year Award (2017)

Professionalism Recognition Award for Clinical Faculty (2016)

HU-TEACH Program III Finalist (2015)

AACP Walmart Scholar Program Recipient: Faculty Mentor (2014, 2017)

Nominated for Faculty Preceptor of the Year Award (2012, 2015, 2016)

Certified Diabetes Educator, CDE (2012)

DC CB of American Association of Diabetes Educators “Diabetes Educator of the Year” (2011)

Building a HBCU/PBI Pharmacy Collaborative as an Approach to Sharing Successful Practices and Resources

Building a HBCU/PBI Pharmacy Collaborative as an Approach to Sharing Successful Practices and Resources

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs) are distinct minority-serving institutions that share a mission of providing access to higher education for African Americans, while also being open to and supporting the learning of all students regardless of ethnicity or background. HBCUs and PBIs address the unique needs of their student populations and seek to address disparities in health care and education. Despite differing historical origins and designations, HBCUs and PBIs face similar challenges, including funding pressures and evolving accreditation mandates. To address these challenges and enhance outcomes, the HBCU/PBI Pharmacy Collaborative (the Collaborative) was established, providing a formalized network for shared learning, faculty development, and student success initiatives. Grounded in social learning theory and employing the Community of Practice model, the Collaborative leverages mentorship, shared resources, and strategic partnerships to foster organizational growth and innovation.

Cultivating talent from within

Cultivating talent from within: Exploring pharmacy technician interest in pursuing a PharmD

Background: The pharmacy profession continues to face a shortage of pharmacists, exacerbated by declining pharmacy school graduates, increasing prescription volume, and increased demand for other pharmacy services. The pharmacy technician population works side by side pharmacists every day and represent potential candidates for future pharmacists.

Objectives: To assess community pharmacy technicians' interest in pursuing a PharmD degree and to identify the barriers preventing them from completing their prepharmacy requirements.

Methods: A 20-question survey was sent to 6020 locations in a large, national community pharmacy. Pharmacy technicians with over 1 year of experience were invited to voluntarily complete the survey. The survey and study procedures were reviewed and approved by Advarra IRB (#Pro00055252) and descriptive statistics were calculated to summarize and evaluate the results.

Pre-matriculation programs for pharmacy student success

Pre-matriculation programs for pharmacy student success

Objective: To characterize prematriculation programs among US colleges/schools of pharmacy and explore their impact on improving student success among PharmD students.

Methods: A national survey was conducted by the 2022–2023 American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy Student Affairs Committee to investigate student success among American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy member institutions. The survey collected demographic data and information on prematriculation offerings, delivery, goals, and impact.

Results: Of 142 programs contacted, 120 participated in the survey (public, n = 55; private, n = 65), yielding an 84.5% response rate. Of the 120 respondents, 46 (38.3%) offered a prematriculation program. The primary goals of these programs were to provide science and math remediation and to assess student preparedness for the PharmD program. Most surveyed colleges and schools of pharmacy perceived the impact of prematriculation programs on student success outcomes—specifically on-time graduation and degree completion—as somewhat positive or neutral.

Envisioning the Future of Student Success

Envisioning the Future of Student Success: Report of the 2022-2023 AACP Student Affairs Standing Committee

Over the past several years, traditional metrics have indicated declining student success within colleges and schools of pharmacy. Though students may be less well-prepared for professional school than in years past, once candidates are admitted to our institutions, we have a responsibility to effectively support their progression through the program. The 2022–2023 Student Affairs Committee was convened to evaluate and advance the construct of student success within Doctor of Pharmacy programs. The Student Affairs Committee was charged with identifying environmental factors affecting the ability of pharmacy students to be successful; determining how colleges and schools of pharmacy are currently meeting needs related to student progress; conducting a literature review to determine what academic support measures minimize attrition; and developing innovative suggestions and recommendations that better support student success. To accomplish this work, we conducted an extensive literature review and synthesis of evidence, engaged in professional networking across the Academy, and administered a wide-ranging student success survey to all colleges and schools of pharmacy. In this report, we explore the complex and interacting systems that affect learning behavior and academic success and offer a novel, comprehensive description of how the Academy is currently responding to challenges of academic and student success. Additionally, we envision the future of student success, offering 7 recommendations to the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy and 5 suggestions to members of the Academy to advance this vision.

Lessons from a cross-institutional online professional development pilot

Lessons from a cross-institutional online professional development pilot

Purpose: To reflect on a collaborative approach used by a group of faculty and administrators from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCU) and predominantly Black institution (PBI) pharmacy programs to provide high quality, multiple institution, faculty development programming in online environments.

Novel and emerging diabetes mellitus drug therapies for the type 2 diabetes patient

Novel and emerging diabetes mellitus drug therapies for the type 2 diabetes patient

Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder of deranged fat, protein and carbohydrate metabolism resulting in hyperglycemia as a result of insulin resistance and inadequate insulin secretion. Although a wide variety of diabetes therapies is available, yet limited efficacy, adverse effects, cost, contraindications, renal dosage adjustments, inflexible dosing schedules and weight gain significantly limit their use.

Ranibizumab

Ranibizumab: A Review of Its Use in the Treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy in Patients With Diabetic Macular Edema

To evaluate the pharmacotherapy role of ranibizumab, a vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) inhibitor, for the treatment of diabetic retinopathy (DR) in patients with diabetic macular edema (DME).

Overview of Ocular Anti-Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Therapy

Overview of Ocular Anti-Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Therapy in the Management of Diabetic Eye Complications

Diabetes has been increasing in prevalence over the years, and nearly 30 million Americans (9.3%) now have diabetes. This disease burden on the population also translates to increased prevalence rates of diabetes complications. Diabetes is associated with several eye complications, including cataracts and glaucoma. However, the most common eye disorder associated with diabetes is diabetic retinopathy (DR), which is the leading cause of blindness among U.S. adults. During the 2005–2008 time period, >4 million adults ≥40 years of age with diabetes had retinopathy, including diabetic macular edema (DME) and proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR), which can lead to vision loss.

Panel Presentations

4/2026: Junior Faculty Forum: APT part 2: Lessons Learned by the Reviewers in the APT Process. Howard University Office of Faculty Development

1/2026 Conversation Series: A Conversation with Deans. Chair Leadership Academy. Howard University Office of Faculty Development

1/2026 Innovations in Pharmacy Training and Sustainable Practice to Advance Patient Care. Workshop Proceedings: Dissemination Event. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM)

9/2025 Provost’s Dialogue with Deans and Development Spotlight: BOV Engagement Case. Howard University Biennial Congress of the Board of Visitors

4/2024 Faculty Leadership Institute Program: Pathways to Academic Leadership. Howard University Office of Faculty Development

1/2023 HU Women in Leadership Roundtable Discussion: Black Women Leaders at Howard. Center for Women, Gender, & Global Leadership