AMCP Florida
Mission
The AMCP Florida Affiliate seeks to serve the AMCP membership in the state of Florida in three primary areas: networking, education, and advocacy. We strive to improve patient health by ensuring access to high-quality, cost-effective medications and other therapies.
Leadership
President: Dovena Lazaridis, PharmD
President-Elect: Shawn Barger, PharmD
Immediate Past President: Patty Taddei-Allen, PharmD, MBA, BCACP, BCGP
Treasurer: Erin Murphy, PharmD
Treasurer-Elect: Tricia Gangoo-Dookhan, BS Pharm, PharmD, CPH
Secretary: Jeffrey Cowles, PharmD
Secretary-Elect: Darice E. Richard-Mitchell, PharmD
Communications: Karen McLin, PharmD; Merna Tawadrous, PharmD, CPH; Laura Kohler, MA
Planning Committee: Jordan Almazan, PharmD; Arden Arslanyan, PharmD; Neeketa Sheth, MBA, PharmD
Membership Committee: Thomas Heard, PharmD, BCGP; Joan Shutte, BS
Student Affairs Committee: Jazz-Lynn Butler, PharmD, Jonathan Clark, PharmD; Bill Mazanec, PharmD, MBA
Legislative Chair: Rizwan Khaliq, PharmD
Member Dues
There are no additional charges to be a AMCP Florida member, however, you must be a current AMCP member for affiliate membership.
Newsletter
Events & Activities
AMCP Florida Live Affiliate Meeting at AMCP Nexus 2025
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
1:30-2:30 pm ET
Room Potomac 3/4, Gaylord Convention Center
AMCP Florida Students - Nexus 2025 Scholarships Available!
The AMCP Florida Student Affairs Committee is excited to announce a student scholarship opportunity for the upcoming AMCP Nexus meeting! Up to $500 in scholarships are being offered to 5 AMCP Student Pharmacist Members across Florida schools of pharmacy to help reimburse registration, hotel, travel, and poster expenses.
Please note the following key requirements for scholarship eligibility:
- Student Pharmacist Member of the AMCP national organization
- Currently attending a college of pharmacy in Florida under good academic standing
- Attendance of AMCP Nexus meeting sessions with a written summary of your favorite session after the meeting
- Attendance and signing in at the Florida AMCP Affiliate meeting at the AMCP Nexus (currently scheduled for 1:30-2:30 PM ET on Wednesday, October 29 in Potomac 3/4)
Applications due August 29 at 11:59 pm ET
Application
Needed: AMCP Florida Student Mentors
Are you passionate about managed care pharmacy and eager to inspire the next generation? The AMCP Florida Affiliate is actively seeking pharmacists, fellows, residents, and industry professionals who are interested in:
- Presenting at student and member events
- Mentoring aspiring managed care pharmacists
- Sharing your journey and career insights in our upcoming newsletter spotlight
Whether you've carved your path in PBMs, health plans, Pharma, value-based care, or anywhere in between, we want to hear your story! This is your chance to give back, elevate your voice, and help shape the future of aspiring pharmacy students.
Sign-Up Today
For more information, email the Student Affairs Chairs: Jonny Clark at @email and Jazz-Lynn Butler at @email.
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Contact
For more information, contact us at @email.
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Founding-Charter Members
Wendy Bailey, PharmD; Angel Ballew, PharmD; Shawn Barger, PharmD; Robert Dozier; Melissa Fox, PharmD; Cynthia Griffin, PharmD; Jon Hickman, PharmD; Jason Dickey, PharmD; Alex Jones, PharmD; Scott McClelland, PharmD; Desiree Morales, PharmD; Belkis Murillo, PharmD; Charlie Parker, PharmD; Jann Riggell, RPh, MBA; Teresa Roane, PharmD; Deborah Smith, PharmD; Gene Terkoski, PharmD; Heather Vogel, PharmD; Trinity Williams, PharmD
