People in the Pharmacy Residency and Fellowship Programs
Valley Children’s Pediatric Pharmacy Residency and Fellowship Program is designed to provide comprehensive training to develop future leaders in pediatric pharmacotherapy.
Meet our pharmacy preceptors
Our preceptors are experienced professionals dedicated to mentoring and guiding our residents. They bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise in pediatric pharmacy.
Renzio Apostol, PharmD, BCPPS
Pharmacist Lead - NICU
Residency: Valley Children's Hospital PGY1
Practice Areas: NICU, Palliative Care, PICU
Bryan Carlson, PharmD
Pharmacy Operations Manager
Practice Area: Administration
Melissa Chase, PharmD, BCSCP, CPEL
Director of Pharmacy
Residency: Washoe Medical Center PGY1
Practice Area: Administration
Drew Dieckmann, PharmD, BCPPS
Pharmacist
Residency: Valley Children's Hospital PGY1
Valley Children's Hospital Fellowship - Critical Care
Practice Areas: PICU, PCICU, NICU, ED, Palliative Care, Antimicrobial Stewardship, Outpatient Anticoagulation Clinic
Joud Fansa, RPH, MHA
Medication Safety and Regulatory Compliance
Practice Area: Administration
Claire Federe, PharmD
Pharmacist
Residency: Valley Children's Hospital PGY1
Practice Areas: PICU, NICU, ED, Palliative Care, Acute Care, Antimicrobial Stewardship, Outpatient Anticoagulation Clinic
Nicole Garcia, PharmD
Pharmacy Supervisor
Residency: Valley Children's Hospital PGY1
Practice Areas: Administration, Pharmacy Operations
Susan Her, PharmD
Pharmacist
Residency: Valley Children's Hospital PGY1
Practice Areas: Acute Care, Hematology/Oncology, Ambulatory Infusion Center
Danielle Hermann, PharmD
Pharmacist Lead - Acute Care | Cystic Fibrosis Pharmacist
Residency: Valley Children's Hospital PGY1
Practice Areas: Acute Care, Ambulatory Care
Huma Ibrahim, PharmD
Pharmacy Supervisor
Practice Areas: Administration, Pharmacy Operations, Ambulatory Care, Parenteral Nutrition
Brenik Kuzmic, PharmD
Pharmacist
Residency: Valley Children's Hospital PGY1
Valley Children's Hospital Fellowship - Infectious Disease
Practice Areas: Antimicrobial Stewardship, Outpatient Anticoagulation Clinic, Acute Care, Critical Care
Carol Lee, PharmD
Research Pharmacist
Residency: Valley Children's Hospital PGY1
Practice Areas: Research, Ambulatory Care
Wenee Lopez, PharmD
PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program Director | Pharmacy Supervisor
Practice Areas: Administration
Jyoti Mahal, PharmD
Pharmacist
Practice Areas: Neurology Clinic
Natalie Park, PharmD
Pharmacist
Residency: Valley Children's Hospital PGY1
Practice Areas: Acute Care, NICU, Antimicrobial Stewardship, Outpatient Anticoagulation Clinic
Alyssa Rosas, PharmD, BCOP
Pharmacist
Residency: Valley Children's Hospital PGY1
Practice Areas: Acute Care, Antimicrobial Stewardship, Hematology/Oncology
Ashley Stearns, PharmD, BCOP
Pharmacist Lead - Oncology
Residency: Valley Children's Hospital PGY1
Practice Area: Oncology
Ariana Taylor, PharmD
Pharmacist
Residency: Valley Children's Hospital PGY1
Practice Areas: PICU, NICU, ED, Palliative Care
Ashley Thomas, PharmD, BCPPS
Pharmacy Clinical Manager
Residency: Valley Children's Hospital PGY1
Practice Areas: Administration, Outpatient Anticoagulation Clinic
Steven Waite, PharmD
Pharmacist
Residency: VA Tucson Medical Center PGY1
Practice Areas: Acute Care, Oncology, Ambulatory Infusion Center
Shannon Wong, PharmD
Pediatric Primary Care Clinic Pharmacist
Practice Areas: Complex Chronic Patient Care, Outpatient Anticoagulation Clinic
Kc Yovino, PharmD, BCPS, BCPPS
PGY2 Pediatric Pharmacy Residency Program Director
Pharmacist Lead - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Residency: Valley Children's Hospital PGY1
Valley Children's Hospital Fellowship - Critical Care
Practice Areas: PICU, PCICU, NICU, ED, Palliative Care, Outpatient Anticoagulation Clinic
Our current PGY1 pharmacy residency class
Our first-year residents are enthusiastic and dedicated individuals who are eager to learn and grow in the field of pediatric pharmacy.
Cadence Wong, PharmD
Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of California, San Diego
Dr. Cadence Wong grew up in Granada Hills, California. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology at the University of California, Los Angeles. After working at a community pharmacy during the COVID-19 pandemic, he pursued his Doctor of Pharmacy degree at Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of California, San Diego. A few of his current professional interests include informatics, infectious disease, and administration. Outside of work, Dr. Wong enjoys playing and watching sports, refining his recipes, playing new board and card games, and building PCs. He is grateful for the opportunity to learn from the team at Valley Children’s Hospital and excited for the year to come.
Tiffany Nguyen, PharmD
California Northstate University, College of Pharmacy
Dr. Tiffany Nguyen was born and raised in Fresno, California. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry from California State University, Fresno, before moving to Sacramento to pursue her Doctor of Pharmacy degree at California Northstate University, College of Pharmacy. Her professional interests include oncology and infectious diseases. Outside of pharmacy, Tiffany enjoys spending time with family, traveling, running, watching crime shows, and exploring new restaurants. Dr. Nguyen is excited to begin this next chapter at Valley Children's and looks forward to growing professionally while serving the children and families in the community.
Alicia Nguyen, PharmD
University of the Pacific: Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy
Dr. Alicia Nguyen was born and raised in San Jose, California. She earned her Bachelor’s and Doctor of Pharmacy degrees at the University of the Pacific: Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy. Her professional interests include general medicine, parenteral nutrition, and infectious diseases. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling and trying new cuisines, going to concerts, and taking pilates classes. Dr. Nguyen is excited for the year ahead at Valley Children’s Hospital.
Timothy Nguyen, PharmD
University of California, Irvine School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences
Dr. Timothy Nguyen was born and raised in Tustin, California. He earned both his Bachelor of Science in Biological Science and his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of California, Irvine. His professional interests include emergency medicine, infectious disease, and neonatal intensive care. In his spare time, he enjoys exploring new food spots, playing sports, and staying active. Dr. Nguyen is extremely grateful for the opportunity to serve the Valley Children’s Hospital community and is committed to providing compassionate, high‑quality care.
Past Pharmacy Residents
- Dr. Long Dang
- Dr. Timothy Glenn
- Dr. Tara Rikabi
- Dr. Kalista Vue
- Dr. Gislia Negrete
- Dr. Chad Hayashi
- Dr. Jessica Irish
- Dr. Melinda Misaki
- Dr. Justine Montero
- Dr. Gislia Negrete
- Dr. Anjali Patel
- Dr. Noah Jacala
- Dr. Floredic Muya
- Dr. Cherie Kim
- Dr. Chara Aueyong
- Dr. Rasna Kaur Atwal
- Dr. Claire Federe
- Dr. Jonathon Truong
- Dr. Felicia Gary
- Dr. Christina Liao
- Dr. Ariana Mohayaee
- Dr. William Ng
- Dr. Alyssa Nakaguchi
- Dr. Drew Dieckmann
- Dr. Ashley Peton
- Dr. Renzio M.B. Apostol
- Dr. Heather Goossen
- Dr. Eduardo de la Torre
- Dr. Natalie Tran
- Dr. Susan Her
- Dr. Carol Lee
- Dr. Jamie Legaspi
- Dr. Harmeet Takhar
- Dr. Sunny Ng
- Dr. Kc Yovino
- Dr. Jason Joh
- Dr. Victoria Suh
- Dr. Amanda Sampson
- Dr. Eslie Gutierrez
- Dr. Saher Taha
- Dr. Jennee Nickleson
- Dr. Susan Abbaszadeh
Our residency fellows
Our residency fellows are advanced trainees who have completed their first year of residency and are now focusing on specialized areas of pediatric pharmacy.
Tim Glenn, PharmD
Loma Linda University School of Pharmacy
Tim Glenn, PharmD, is the PGY-2 Critical Care Pharmacy Resident at Valley Children’s Healthcare. He earned his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Loma Linda University and completed his PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency at Valley Children’s before pursuing advanced training in critical care. His professional interests include pediatric critical care, emergency medicine, and evidence-based pharmacotherapy. Tim is passionate about optimizing medication therapy and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to improve outcomes for critically ill patients and their families. Through residency training, he continues to develop his clinical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.