Pharmacy Preceptors
Valley Children’s Pediatric Pharmacy Residency 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 - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Residency: Valley Children's Hospital PGY1
Practice Areas: Critical Care

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: Critical 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: Critical 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

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 | Cystic Fibrosis Pharmacist
Practice Areas: Administration, Pharmacy Operations, Ambulatory Care, Parenteral Nutrition, Outpatient Anticoagulation Clinic

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 | Cystic Fibrosis 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 | Neurology Pharmacist
Practice Areas: Neurology Clinic

Natalie Park, PharmD
Pharmacist
Residency: Valley Children's Hospital PGY1
Practice Areas: Acute Care, Antimicrobial Stewardship, Outpatient Anticoagulation Clinic, Critical Care

Lucy Roh, PharmD, BCOP
Pharmacist
Practice Areas: Hematology/Oncology

Alyssa Rosas, PharmD, BCOP
Pharmacist | Cellular Therapy Pharmacist
Residency: Valley Children's Hospital PGY1
Practice Areas: Acute Care, Hematology/Oncology

Ashley Stearns, PharmD, BCOP
Pharmacist Lead - Oncology
Residency: Valley Children's Hospital PGY1
Practice Area: Hematology/Oncology

Ariana Taylor, PharmD
Pharmacist
Residency: Valley Children's Hospital PGY1
Practice Areas: Critical 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, Hematology/Oncology

Shannon Wong, PharmD
Pharmacist | Pediatric Complex Chronic Patient Care Pharmacist
Practice Areas: Ambulatory Care, Outpatient Anticoagulation Clinic

Kc Yovino, PharmD, BCPS, BCPPS
PGY2 Pediatric Pharmacy Residency Program Director
Pharmacist Lead - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit | Emergency Medicine | Palliative Care
Residency: Valley Children's Hospital PGY1
Valley Children's Hospital Fellowship - Critical Care
Practice Areas: Critical Care, Outpatient Anticoagulation Clinic