National Executive Committee
2022-2023 Candidates
The 2022-2023 National Executive Committee will be elected during the House of Delegates session on April 23rd, 2022 from 2-5PM. Only 1 delegate from each collegiate chapter will be able to vote during the session. Please review the details of each candidate carefully when preparing for session.
President-Elect Candidates (1 Elected)
Name: Caroline Sasser, PharmD, BCPS
Chapter Name: Epsilon
Hometown: Oriental, NC
Pharmacy School: UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy
Graduation Year: 2017
Fun Fact: I eat yellow mustard by itself, pepsi>coke, and I run a novice instagram art account called @notgr8butgratis where I post free portraits and art I’ve made for friends (and strangers!) – tag me if you have a project idea 🙂
What encouraged you to run for an NEC Position? Mentorship, encouragement, and a desire to help pharmacy leaders become more confident in their own leadership styles!
Candidate Application Materials:
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Speaker of the House Candidates (1 Elected)
Name: Amanda Everett
Chapter Name: Beta Chi
Hometown: Lusby, Maryland
Pharmacy School: Medical University of South Carolina
Graduation Year: 2023
Fun Fact: I live in Charleston SC and my favorite hobby is paddleboarding! I love to paddle alongside the dolphins in the creeks near my house!
What encouraged you to run for an NEC Position? I was encouraged to run for National Executive Counsel for PLS because I am passionate about leadership and want to get more involved at a national level! Being a potential member of the NEC for PLS excites me and I look forward to potentially working with such an astute team!
Candidate Application Materials:
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Name: Jared B Anders, PharmD Candidate
Chapter Name: Alpha Omega
Hometown: Central, Louisiana
Pharmacy School: University of Louisiana Monroe
Graduation Year: 2023
Fun Fact: I am Mister ULM 2022, the only male university title holder in Louisiana!
What encouraged you to run for an NEC Position? PLS has been a great avenue for me to grow and develop as a leader. I want to give back by fostering leadership development in others!
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Name: Rebecca Rudaski Nelson, PharmD Candidate
Chapter Name: Epsilon Beta
Hometown: Chicago/Milwaukee – both are dear to my heart and very different cities!
Pharmacy School: The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth
Graduation Year: 2023
Fun Fact: Before pharmacy school, I owned my own independent art jewelry studio making and selling chainmaille jewelry. I still make jewelry, but it’s taken a backseat to my pharmacy studies.
What encouraged you to run for an NEC Position? This past year, I spearheaded several new initiatives as Chapter President for Epsilon Beta, and I was inspired by meeting PLS Leadership at APhA Annual to take my ideas and grow them. I’d like to facilitate discussion about improving the organization, and recognize our outstanding Student Pharmacists and PLS Alumni!
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Name: Damon Alvarez, PharmD Candidate
Chapter Name: Gamma Alpha
Hometown: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Pharmacy School: University of New Mexico College of Pharmacy
Graduation Year: 2023
Fun Fact: I have a passion for voice acting and aspire to be a voice actor for a major video game or anime in the future.
What encouraged you to run for an NEC Position? I am pursuing a PLS NEC position as I believe I can bring a strong foundation in policy and advocacy through my previous experiences in both, and that will allow me to better serve my fellow PLS members in the role of Speaker of the House.
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Member-At-Large Candidates (2 Elected)
Name: Esteban Fallas
Chapter Name: Epsilon Xi
Hometown: Hartford, Connecticut
Pharmacy School: University of Saint Joseph School of Pharmacy
Graduation Year: 2023
Fun Fact: I have over 13 years of work experience in the medical and dental fields with about 4 years of managing experience.
What encouraged you to run for an NEC Position? PLS has everything I am looking for in a professional organization, including core values that resonate with me. I appreciate your dedication to recognize leaders in the profession, cultivate leadership development, and inspire transformation change among our students. The values PLS have of integrity, honesty, reliability, and accountability are crucial to the healthcare profession and should be the pillars of every pharmacist.
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Name: Zach Krauss, PharmD Candidate
Chapter Name: Delta Upsilon
Hometown: Temple, Texas
Pharmacy School: Cedarville University School of Pharmacy
Graduation Year: 2023
Fun Fact: I was a piano performance major in undergrad!
What encouraged you to run for an NEC Position? I ran for an NEC position because I have seen the value of PLS in my personal life and within my school of pharmacy. I know PLS can create amazing leaders in the world of pharmacy, and I want to be a catalyst for that process in the organization.
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Name: Elena Dang, PharmD Candidate
Chapter Name: Psi
Hometown: Houston, Texas
Pharmacy School: University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy
Graduation Year: 2023
Fun Fact: I love hip-hop dancing.
What encouraged you to run for an NEC Position? The incredible people I have met through PLS have inspired me to serve on the NEC, because I believe that we create the culture we want. I know that our collective voice as student leaders and student pharmacists is powerful and that we can craft a culture of intention, collaboration, and inspiration. So I wanted to be a part of that. And I wanted to make space for other people to heard and seen as well.
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Name: Emi Radetich, PharmD Candidate
Chapter Name: Alpha Chi
Hometown: Salt Lake City, Utah
Pharmacy School: University of Utah
Graduation Year: 2023
Fun Fact: I can walk on my hands!
What encouraged you to run for an NEC Position? My greatest passion in life is to work with others to build a better world around us. I loved doing that with other PLS chapters in my region so I was inspired to run for member-at-large! I want to collaborate with other PLS chapters so we can foster leadership together.
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Name: Samantha Savard, PharmD Candidate
Chapter Name: Alpha Omicron
Hometown: Cincinnati, OH
Pharmacy School: University of Cincinnati James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy
Graduation Year: 2023
Fun Fact: I’m a triplet!
What encouraged you to run for an NEC Position? PLS has played a significant role in my professional and personal development as a leader. Being in the Collegiate Leader Academy, I have gotten to learn and network with leaders across the country. I strive to continue paying it forward in serving PLS and collegiate members at the national level.
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Name: Hillary Reeves, PharmD Candidate
Chapter Name: Beta Chi
Hometown: Columbia, South Carolina
Pharmacy School: Medical University of South Carolina
Graduation Year: 2023
Fun Fact: I’m learning Spanish and would one day love to be a certified medical translator!
What encouraged you to run for an NEC Position? Developing leaders in our profession is vital when it comes to advocating for the advancement of pharmacy and I want the future of pharmacy to be filled with fearless leaders who refuse to back down from any challenge our profession may face. PLS has also helped me to step out of my comfort zone and I want to do that for others.
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Name: Evan Hardbeck, PharmD Candidate
Chapter Name: Gamma
Hometown: Suwanee, GA
Pharmacy School: Mercer University College of Pharmacy
Graduation Year: 2023
Fun Fact: I love to play the guitar! Not well, but I love to try!
What encouraged you to run for an NEC Position? Leadership has shaped how I work to improve and I seek to provide for others the opportunities that were provided to me.
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Name: Jennifer Siebenberg, PharmD Candidate
Chapter Name: Beta Pi
Hometown: Plano, TX
Pharmacy School: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Jerry H Hodge School of Pharmacy
Graduation Year: 2023
Fun Fact: I got married in the middle of a pandemic!
What encouraged you to run for an NEC Position? PLS has encouraged me to step out of my comfort zone and build upon my leadership skills. I have enjoyed connecting with chapters within my region this year and would appreciate the opportunity to be more engaged with the NEC and chapters across the country.
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Name: Carson Cook, PharmD Candidate
Chapter Name: Gamma Sigma
Hometown: Rome, GA
Pharmacy School: Union University College of Pharmacy
Graduation Year: 2023
Fun Fact: I have never broken a bone.
What encouraged you to run for an NEC Position? I wanted to run for an NEC position to serve the leaders in local chapters, support the Regional Liaisons, and work together with the rest of the NEC to further the mission of PLS.
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Name: Heather Garr, PharmD Candidate
Chapter Name: Epsilon Iota
Hometown: Auburn, NY
Pharmacy School: Binghamton University
Graduation Year: 2023
Fun Fact: Licensed veterinary technician, once in charge of a breeding colony of gerbils
What encouraged you to run for an NEC Position? To aid in promoting chapter collaboration and increased recognition of leadership successes at both local and regional level.
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Name: Caitlin Edwards, PharmD Candidate
Chapter Name: Beta
Hometown: Dalton, GA
Pharmacy School: Samford University
Graduation Year: 2023
Fun Fact: I am a twin and a Gemini.
What encouraged you to run for an NEC Position? Learning and growing among an incredible cohort of pharmacy students this past year within the PLS Collegiate Leader Academy reinforced my belief in the GiANT tools and self-awareness process. After learning so much within this group, I felt inspired to run for an NEC position to further encourage member engagement.
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