Florida AMCP Affiliate
Mission
The Florida AMCP 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 Florida AMCP member, however, you must be a current AMCP member for affiliate membership.
Events & Activities
ATTENTION STUDENTS: APPLY FOR THESE LEO AND GILEAD STUDENT PROGRAMS
Florida AMCP, in partnership with Gilead and LEO Pharma, is accepting applications for Student Pharmacy Programs for AMCP student members. These programs offer students an inside look at a pharmaceutical manufacturer's day-to-day operations. The visitation is onsite at the manufacturer's facility, and the pharmaceutical manufacturer provides air travel, meals, and overnight accommodations.
Student Pharmacy Program Opportunities
• Gilead Student Pharmacy Program – Foster City, CA (September 9-10, 2025)
o Available to two (2) pharmacy students from each respective AMCP Affiliate
• LEO Pharma Student Shadowing Day – Madison, NJ (September 17-18, 2025)
o Available to one (1) pharmacy student from each respective AMCP Affiliate
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the Student Pharmacy Program(s), you must:
• Be a P2 – P4 PharmD student at the time of the program (i.e., have not graduated as of August 2025)
• Be enrolled at one of the accredited Colleges of Pharmacy within the AMCP Affiliate region
• Be a current member of AMCP
• Have completed the application form.
IMPORTANT:
To be considered, students must submit their application to the AMCP affiliate that covers their region. The deadline is May 27, 2025.
Florida AMCP CE Dinner: Understanding the Patient Journey for Better Outcomes in AMD and DR/DME
Thursday, July 10, 2025
5:30-6:00pm: Registration and Reception
6:00-8:00pm: Dinner and Presentation
Join Florida AMCP and Impact Education at this CE learning and dinner event. We welcome all to register while space is available, including those in or around the Jacksonville Area. For more details, view the program flyer.
III Forks
9822 Tapestry Park Circle
Suite 111
Jacksonville, FL 32246
Register
Florida AMCP Day of Education
Saturday, August 16, 2025
8:00am-4:00pm
Pre-Event Networking Activity: Friday, August 15, 2025
Join Florida AMCP and your peers within this learning opportunity to earn 6 CEs before the September license renewal is due.
GuideWell Innovation Center
6555 Sanger Road
Orlando, FL 32827
Watch for additional details and registration opening in the near future.
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Contact
For more information, contact us at @email.
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Affiliate information is automatically sent to an AMCP member who resides in an affiliate state or region. If you are a current AMCP member who lives outside an area covered by an affiliate or a member who wants to be added to another affiliate roster, please log in to the AMCP member portal, go to “My Profile,” and scroll down to see affiliate membership to change/add affiliates. Affiliate lists are only open to AMCP members.
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
