Marquia’s clinical interests include HIV, diabetes, and anticoagulation, and research focused on HIV. She earned her Pharm.D. from Mercer University, an MHA from Ashford University, and a BA in Public Health from the University of South Carolina – Columbia. Actively involved in NCPA and SCPhA, Marquia is passionate about advancing community pharmacy practice. Born in Hartsville, SC, and raised in Lexington, SC, she is the eldest of three sisters. Outside of work, she enjoys biking, hiking, reading fantasy and Christian fiction, and crocheting. Her faith is central to her life, and she draws inspiration and grounding from her family and friends. 

Real-World Comparison of sofosbuvir/velpatasvir (Epclusa) vs. glecaprevir/pibrentasvir (Mavyret) in an FQHC Population: Adherence and Treatment Outcomes  

Shivani is from Nashville, Tennessee, and earned her Pharm.D. from the University of Tennessee along with a Master of Health Informatics and Information Management (MHIIM). She has a passion for ambulatory care, building strong patient relationships, and using technology to optimize medication management and advance patient care. Her clinical interests include diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, cardiovascular diseases, and health informatics. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, listening to music, watching movies, and volunteering within her community.

Patient Perceptions of and Willingness to Enroll in a Long-Term Care (LTC) at Home Service 

Rushali is from Florence, South Carolina, and graduated with her Pharm.D. from the Medical University of South Carolina, College of Pharmacy. Rushali has a passion for primary care, especially working with providers in a clinic setting to help patients with managing their health. Her area of interests include conditions such as diabetes, psychology, and hypertension. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her friends and family, shopping, and reading. She loves listening to music and trying out new brunch spots.  

Patients Perception on Hypertension Management at a Pharmacist Led Hypertension Clinic 

Dimple was born in India and attended Piedmont University in Demorest, Georgia where she graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry. She earned her Pharm.D. /MBA with concentration in health care administration from High Point University in High Point, North Carolina. She served as the  president for High Point University Chapter of APhA-ASP and was inducted into Phi Lambda Sigma. She is licensed in four states and practiced retail pharmacy before beginning her pharmacy residency. Her clinical interests include diabetes, immunizations, mental health, pain management, and sexual and reproductive health. She is passionate about providing personalized advice on medicine, health, and diet. In her spare time, she enjoys working out, listening to audio books related to financial growth, watching HGTV shows, cooking different cuisines, and trying new restaurants with her spouse. 

PGY2: Primary Care Providers’ Knowledge, Perceptions, and Readiness to Implement Pharmacist Collaborative Practice Agreements for Chronic Disease Management in a Multi-State Employer-Based Health System 

PGY1: Impact of a Pharmacist-Led Medication-Assisted Weight Management Program on Quality of Life and Skeletal Muscle Mass in Ambulatory Adults: A Prospective Cohort Study

Dani is from Abbeville, Georgia and graduated with her Pharm.D. from the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy. Dani has a passion for health care in rural and underserved communities. Her areas of interest include chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, and HIV. In her free time, she enjoys reading, shopping, and all things Disney. She loves listening to Taylor Swift on vinyl and trying all the local coffee shops.

PGY2: Effectiveness of Pharmacist-Integrated Team-Based Care Versus Primary Care Alone in an Onsite Employee Health Center

PGY1: An Evaluation of a Pharmacist-led Chronic Condition Management Telehealth Program on Clinical Outcomes for Patients with Diabetes

2025 APhA Foundation Incentive Grant Recipient