Meet Our Preceptors

Andrew Jarrell, PharmD, BCCCP

Areas of practice or expertise: Clinical Pharmacy Administration and Leadership

Training and education:

• College of Pharmacy: University of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH
• PGY1 Acute Care Pharmacy Residency: University of California San Diego Health System | San Diego, CA
• PGY2 Critical Care Residency: University of Tennessee Health Science Center and Regional Medical Center at Memphis | Memphis, TN

Professional interests: Pharmacy Training and Mentorship, Clinical Program Development, Critical Care, Trauma/Surgery, Infectious Diseases and Antimicrobial Stewardship, Nutrition Support

Hobbies: Hiking, travel, bringing my dog places, coffee, breweries, donuts

Laura Tanas, PharmD, BCCCP

Areas of practice or expertise: Pharmacy Operations and Administration

Training and education:

• College of Pharmacy: Washington State University | Spokane, WA
• PGY1 Pharmacy Practice: Franciscan Health System | Tacoma, WA

Professional interests: Medication Safety, Critical Care, Emergency Medicine

Hobbies: Lots of family time with my husband and two girls - we enjoy trips to the coast and trying new places to eat

Bill Dussin, PharmD

Areas of practice or expertise: Informatics, Automation, Pharmacy Operations

Training and education:

• College of Pharmacy: Oregon State University/Oregon Health & Sciences University | Portland, OR

Professional interests: Operations, Informatics, Pharmacy Leadership, and Medication Safety

Hobbies: Hiking and traveling

Dominique Lauten, PharmD, MPH, BCEMP

Areas of practice or expertise: Drug Information, Emergency Medicine Pharmacy, Epidemiology

Training and education:

• College of Pharmacy: University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI
• PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency: Providence Alaska Medical Center | Anchorage, AK
• MPH: University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI

Professional interests: Improving Mental Health, Rural Health Care, Critical Care, and Emergency Medicine

Hobbies: Hiking in the great Alaskan wilderness, chasing the Northern Lights, fat-tire biking, photography, craft brews, and spending time with my doggos.

Eric Harvey, PharmD, MBA

Areas of practice or expertise: Pharmacy Leadership and Administration, Drug Utilization Management, Drug Use Policy

Training and education:

• College of Pharmacy: University of Florida | Gainesville, FL
• MBA: University of Florida Warrenton School of Business | Gainesville, FL
• ASHP Hospital Pharmacy Practice Residency: University of Maryland Medical Center | Baltimore, MD

Professional interests: Practical Applications of Evidence-Based Medical Decision-making, Strategic Planning, Clinical Pharmacy Program Development (Inpatient and Ambulatory), Formulary Management

Hobbies: Hiking, weightlifting, SEC football

Hong Nguyen, PharmD

Areas of practice or expertise: Pharmacy Leadership and Supply Chain Management

Training and education:

• College of Pharmacy: Oregon State University and Oregon Health and Science University | Portland, OR

Professional interests: Precepting, Mentoring, and Healthcare Access

Hobbies: Going to or watching sports (favorite teams: Portland Trail Blazers and Oregon State Football #gobeavs), volunteering with the Children's Cancer Association as a mentor, and international traveling

Jennifer Hissam RPh, MHA

Areas of practice or expertise: Pharmacy Leadership and Administration, Operations

Training and education:

• College of Pharmacy: University of North Carolina Eshelman | Chapel Hill, NC

Professional interests: Optimizing Operations and Site of Care

Hobbies: Pilates, reading, and traveling

Katherine Palmer, PharmD

Areas of practice or expertise: Pharmacy Leadership and Administration

Training and education:

• College of Pharmacy: University of Illinois at Chicago | Chicago, IL
• PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency: Oregon Health & Sciences University | Portland, OR
• PGY2 Health System Pharmacy Administration Residency: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | Los Angeles, CA

Professional interests: Regulatory Compliance, Medication Safety

Hobbies: Cooking and photography

Katie Hufft, PharmD, BCPS

Areas of practice or expertise: Medication Safety and Pharmacy Leadership

Training and education:

• College of Pharmacy: Washington State University | Pullman, WA
• PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency: Franciscan Health System | Tacoma, WA
• Additional Training: ASHP Pharmacy Leadership Academy and Medication Safety Certificate

Professional interests: Medication Safety, High Reliability, and Leadership

Hobbies: Spending time with family, travel, and camping

Kristy Butler, PharmD, BCACP, FASHP, FOSHP

Areas of practice or expertise: Ambulatory Care Practice Management and Leadership

Training and education:

• College of Pharmacy: Oregon State University/Oregon Health & Sciences University | Portland, OR
• PGY2 Ambulatory Care Residency: Providence Medical Group | Portland, OR

Professional interests: Service Development and Population Health

Hobbies: Wine tasting, Oregon State sports, travel

Mac Ovenell, PharmD, MS, 340B ACE

Areas of practice or expertise: Pharmacy Leadership and Administration, 340B Drug Pricing Program, Pharmacy Finance/Budgeting, Pharmacy Supply Chain and Purchasing

Training and education:

• Doctor of Pharmacy: Oregon State University and Oregon Health & Science University | Portland, OR
• PGY1/PGY2 Health System Pharmacy Administration Residency: Atria Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center | Winston-Salem, NC
• Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Health-System Pharmacy Administration: University of North Carolina Eshelman | Chapel Hill, NC

Professional interests: 340B, Data Analytics, Pharmacy Budgeting and Finance, Revenue Cycle

Hobbies: Outdoor recreational activities (e.g., hiking/backpacking, trail running), baking and grilling, gardening

Shannon Buxell, PharmD, MPH, BCSCP

Areas of practice or expertise: Pharmacy Leadership and Administration, Pharmacy Operations, Pharmacy Regulatory and Compliance

Training and education:

• College of Pharmacy: Pacific University Oregon | Hillsboro, OR
• PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency: Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) | Portland, OR
• PGY2 Health System Pharmacy Administration Residency: Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) | Portland, OR
• ASHP Pharmacy Leadership Academy: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)
• Master of Public Health (MPH): The Dartmouth Institute | Hanover, NH

Professional interests: Compounding, Hazardous Drug Handling, Ambulatory Infusion, Automation & Technology, Practice Advancement

Hobbies: Spending time with my rescue pittie puppy, traveling, outdoor activities (hiking, running), enjoying the plethora of great food and beverages the PNW has to offer

Stephanie Matta, PharmD, BCOP

Areas of practice or expertise: Clinical Oncology and Pharmacy Leadership

Training and education:

• College of Pharmacy: Lebanese American University I Byblos, Lebanon
• PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency: Union Hospital l Terre Haute, IN
• PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy Residency: St. Luke's Cancer Institute l Boise, ID

Professional interests: oral oncology targeted therapies, pharmacy administration

Hobbies: Traveling and exploring new cultures

Tara Berkson, PharmD, BCACP

Areas of practice or expertise: Pharmacy Leadership, Specialty and Community Pharmacy, Ambulatory Care

Training and education:

• BS Biomedical Engineering: Marquette University | Milwaukee, WI
• College of Pharmacy: University of Illinois at Chicago | Chicago, IL
• PGY1/PGY2 Health-System Pharmacy Administration Residency: VA Portland Health Care System | Portland, OR

Professional interests: Specialty Pharmacy, Community Pharmacy, Ambulatory Care, Medication Safety, Quality, Education & Precepting

Hobbies: Hiking, trying new restaurants, riding my bike, and reading with (or sometimes without) my husband and two young kids

Tony Lucchi, PharmD, RPh

Areas of practice or expertise: Critical Care, Pharmacy Administration and Leadership

Training and education:

• College of Pharmacy: University of Toledo | Toledo, OH
• Adult Medicine Specialty Residency: Baylor Scott & White | Temple, TX
• Critical Care Specialty Residency: Baylor Scott & White | Temple, TX

Professional interests: Controlled Substance Diversion Prevention, Leadership Development, Strategic Planning, Growth and Expansion Initiatives

Hobbies: Hiking, gardening and checking out local wineries and breweries

Brent Albertson, PharmD, BCPS

Areas of practice or expertise: Pharmacy Leadership and Administration

Training and education:

• College of Pharmacy: North Dakota State University | Fargo, ND
• PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency: MeritCare Health System | Fargo, ND

Professional interests: Clinical Pharmacy, Medication Safety, Pharmacy Operations

Hobbies: Brewing beer, making cider, golfing, hanging out with friends, and working on my older vehicle

Wesley Wells, PharmD

Areas of practice or expertise: Pharmacy Management and Leadership

Training and education:

• College of Pharmacy: Texas Tech University Health Science Center | Lubbock, TX

Professional interests: Leadership, Management, Pediatrics

Hobbies: Spending time with family, playing basketball, vacationing with my wife