meet the preceptors
Julie Brookover, PharmD
Inpatient Supervisor, Pharmacy
Learning experiences precepted:
Pharmacy Orientation, Staffing
Education and Training:
BS in Pharmaceutical Sciences, The Ohio State University, 2004
PharmD, The Ohio State University, 2008
Celeste Williams, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Pharmacy Generalist, Specialty in General Pediatrics
Pharmacy Education Coordinator
Learning experiences precepted:
General Pediatrics , Academia
Education and Training:
BS in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Education of the Hearing Impaired, Missouri State University, 1998
PharmD, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, 2006
Jessica Foley, PharmD, BCIDP
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Infectious Disease
Coordinator, PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program
Learning experiences precepted:
Infectious Disease/Antimicrobial Stewardship
Education and Training:
PharmD, Drake University, 2018,
PGY1, Texas Health Dallas Presbyterian Hospital/Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 2019
PGY2 Infectious Diseases, HSHS St. John’s Hospital, 2020
Alysia M. DiPaola, PharmD, CNSC, BCNSP, BCPPS
Clinical Pharmacy Manager
Director, PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program
Learning experiences precepted:
Pharmacy & Therapeutics, Nutrition Support
Education and Training:
BS in Chemistry, University of Hawai'i, 2011
BA in Pharmacy Studies, University of Hawai'i, 2015
PharmD, University of Hawai'i, 2015
PGY1, Children's National Hospital, 2016
Julie Dennison, RPh, BCPPS
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Pediatric Intensive Care
Learning experiences precepted:
PICU, Nutrition Support
Education and Training:
BS in Pharmacy, Ohio Northern University, 2002
Della Marie S. Zona, RPh
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Hematology/Oncology
Learning experiences precepted:
Hematology/Oncology
Education and Training:
BS in Pharmacy, Duquesne University School of Pharmacy, 1994
Julia Heilers, PharmD, BCPPS
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Complex Care
Learning experiences precepted:
Pulmonary/Complex Care
Education and Training:
PharmD, Ohio Northern University, 2005
Cody Lovejoy, PharmD, BCPPS, BCPS
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Emergency Medicine
Learning experiences precepted:
Emergency Medicine
Education and Training:
PharmD, Ohio Northern University, 2017
PGY1, Nationwide Children’s Hospital 2018
Marie Backus, PharmD, BCPPS
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Pulmonary and Population Health
Learning experiences precepted:
Pulmonary/Complex Care, Ambulatory Care
Education and Training:
BS in Biology, Wright State University, 2004
PharmD, Palm Beach Atlantic University, 2009
PGY1, Promedica Toledo Hospital/Russell J. Ebeid Children’s Hospital, 2010
Lauren Faragalli, PharmD
CIS Pharmacy Coordinator
Learning experiences precepted:
Pharmacy Informatics
Education and Training:
BS in Business Administration, 2011
PharmD, Ohio Northern University, 2011
PGY1, Children’s National Medical Center, 2012
Epic Willow Certification, 2014-present
Epic Inpatient Clinical Documentation 2017-present
Stacy Roehrs, PharmD, BCPPS
Director Inpatient Pharmacy
Learning experiences precepted:
Pharmacy Administration
Education and Training:
BS Pharm, Ohio Northern University, 1997
PharmD, University of Cincinnati, 1999
Specialty Residency, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, 2000
Meaghan Horrigan, PharmD, BCPS
Medication Safety Officer
Learning experiences precepted:
Pharmacy & Therapeutics
Education and Training:
PharmD, University of Toledo, 2010
ASHP Medication Safety Certificate, 2021
meet our residents
Courtney Edmunds, PharmD, MPH
PGY1 Pharmacy Resident
Residency Year: 2022-2023
Hometown: Leesburg, GA
Pharmacy School: Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy
Why I chose this residency program: I have always had a passion for pediatric medicine, and this residency program allowed me to have a PGY1 that focused primarily on pediatrics. Dayton Children's Hospital is large enough to provide care for a diverse patient population while also being small enough to provide intimate and individualized patient care. The residency program here at Dayton Children's provides preceptors from various backgrounds to provide a well-rounded experience.
After residency: NICU Clinical Pharmacist at a pediatric institution
Billie Mitchell, PharmD
PGY1 Pharmacy Resident
Residency Year: 2022-2023
Hometown: Milford, OH
Pharmacy School: University of Kentucky
Why I chose this residency program: I have had a passion to help the pediatric population as long as I can remember. I knew while looking at programs I wanted to be at a standalone children's hospital. During my interview, I loved the culture of Dayton Children's Hospital and the diverse patient population. Patient care teams are welcoming to learners, and I was excited to be a member of the inaugural pharmacy residency class.
After residency: Transitions of Care Clinical Pharmacist at a pediatric institution
