Meliza Charlot, PharmD (PGY-1)

College of Pharmacy: University of Florida

Sara Roundtree, PharmD (PGY-1)

College of Pharmacy: University of Florida

Zabrina Abolarin, PharmD (PGY-2)

College of Pharmacy: Rosalind Franklin University
PGY1: Fairview Minneapolis University Hospital

Jennifer M. Ryder, PharmD, BCPPS​

PGY-1 and PGY-2 Pharmacy Residency Program Director
Lead Clinical Specialist, Critical Care and Emergency Medicine

•Learning Experience: Pediatric Critical Care 
•College of Pharmacy: University of Florida
•PGY1 Residency: Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital 
•PGY2 Residency: Children’s Hospital Colorado, Anschuz Campus – Pediatric Critical Care and Cardiology
•Practice/Research Interests: Pain and Sedation, ECMO, Dialysis, Cardiology
•Hobbies: Being a plant mom and trying new foods!

Rachel Benjamin, PharmD

Clinical Specialist, Emergency Medicine

•Learning Experience: Emergency Medicine
•College of Pharmacy: University of Florida 
•PGY1 Residency: Methodist Hospital and Methodist Children's Hospital in San Antonio, TX
•PGY2 Residency – Pediatrics: Nicklaus Children's Hospital
•Practice/Research Interests: Emergency Medicine, Critical Care
•Hobbies: Reading, crocheting, baking, eating/trying new restaurants

Rebeca Calderon, PharmD

Clinical Specialist, Infectious Diseases

•Learning Experience: Infectious Disease / Antimicrobial Stewardship
•College of Pharmacy: University of Illinois at Chicago
•PGY1 Residency: VA Caribbean Healthcare System
•Practice/Research Interests: Antimicrobial Stewardship
•Hobbies: Cooking, gardening, reading

Christianne Cisneros, PharmD

Clinical Specialist, Bone Marrow Transplant

•Learning Experience: Hematology/Oncology; BMT elective
•College of Pharmacy: NOVA Southeastern University
•PGY1 Residency: Baptist Hospital of Miami
•Practice/Research Interests: Heme/Onc/BMT, Infectious Disease
•Hobbies: Snuggling with my 2 boys, neighborhood walks with my husband, admirer of plants, goldendoodle mama

Dora Choy, PharmD, BCPS

Pharmacy Information Specialist

•Learning Experience: Orientation / IT elective
•College of Pharmacy: Nova Southeastern University
•Professional Certifications: ASHP Pharmacy Informatics
•Practice/Research Interests: Information Technology
•Hobbies: Orange Theory Fitness, Pilates, spending time with friends and family, traveling

Jessica Cruz, PharmD

Clinical Staff Pharmacist

•Learning Experience: Orientation
•College of Pharmacy: South University in Savannah, GA
•Practice/Research Interests: Education, Operations, Hematology/oncology
•Hobbies: Reading, spending quality time with family, studying Quran

Aileen Exposito, PharmD

Clinical Research Pharmacist

•Learning Experience: Research project / Investigational Drug Service elective
•College of Pharmacy: Nova Southeastern University 
•Practice/Research Interests: Clinical Research Pharmacy, General Pediatrics
•Hobbies: Spending time with family and friends, dancing and reading 

Cristella Figueroa, PharmD

Clinical Specialist, Neurology

•Learning Experience: Neurology
•College of Pharmacy: Nova Southeastern University
•PGY1 Residency: Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
•Practice/Research Interests: Neurology and general pediatrics
•Hobbies: Reading, traveling, and trying new foods

Julian Gomez, PharmD

Pharmacy Operations Manager

•Learning Experience: Orientation
•College of Pharmacy: Nova Southeastern University
•Practice/Research Interests: Emergency Medicine, Toxicology, Pharmacy Operations
•Hobbies: Video games, Olympic wrestling, weightlifting, anime and family time

Keah Gutierrez, PharmD

Clinical Specialist, Neonatology

•Learning Experience: Neonatology
•College of Pharmacy: Nova Southeastern University 
•PGY1 Residency: Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
•Practice/Research Interests: critical care, pediatric epilepsy
•Hobbies: Beach bumming, piano playing, and trying new foods!

Emily Jhones, PharmD

Clinical Specialist, Cardiology

•Learning Experience: Cardiology
•College of Pharmacy: Nova Southeastern University
•PGY1 Residency: Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
•Practice/Research Interests: Congenital heart diseases, cardiac palliation, and anticoagulation
•Hobbies: Strength and Pilates training, SoulCycle, and cooking

David Mancuso, PharmD

Executive Director of Pharmacy and Laboratory Services

•Learning Experience: Service Commitment & & Pharmacogenomics
•College of Pharmacy: University of Florida
•Practice/Research Interests: Pharmacogenomics; molecular genetics
•Hobbies: Tennis, traveling, cooking

Samara Mendez Nunez, PharmD

Clinical Specialist, Hematology/Oncology

•Learning Experience: Hematology/Oncology
•College of Pharmacy: The Ohio State University
•PGY1 Residency: Texas Children's Hospital
•PGY2 Residency: Texas Children's Hospital
•Practice/Research Interests: Liquid Malignancies, Supportive Care
•Hobbies: Running, Reading, Attending music concerts, Figure Drawing

Dianna Morales, PharmD, MBA

Clinical Pharmacy Manager

•Learning Experience: Administration, Longitudinal Clinical Learning Experience
•College of Pharmacy: Nova Southeastern University
•Practice/Research interest: Parenteral Nutrition, Pain and Sedation
•Hobbies: Travel, cooking, jogging, spinning

Gevette Ocasio, PharmD

Clinical Specialist, Critical Care and Emergency Medicine

Learning Experience: Pediatric Critical Care, Emergency Medicine
College of Pharmacy: Palm Beach Atlantic University
Practice/Research Interests: Medication Safety, Parenteral Nutrition, and Emergency Department 
Hobbies: Board Games, Salsa Dancing, Cooking, Photography, and Soccer Mom

Gabriella Philipson, PharmD, BCPPS

Medication Safety Officer

•Learning Experience: Medication Safety 
•College of Pharmacy: Nova Southeastern University
•PGY1 Residency: Northshore University Hospital
•PGY2 Residency – Pediatrics: Children’s National Medical Center
•Practice/Research Interests: Acute kidney injury/renal replacement therapy and sedation
•Hobbies: Traveling, going to the beach, and spending time with my daughter and son

Nicole Tomas, PharmD, BCPPS

Clinical Research Pharmacist

•Learning Experience: Research project / Investigational Drug Service elective
•College of Pharmacy: University of Florida College of Pharmacy
•Practice/Research Interests: Clinical Research Pharmacy, General Pediatrics
•Hobbies: Cycling, boating, travel