Christine Wong - Chicago President

Hello SNPhAM!

My name is Christine, and I am honored to serve as your President for the 2025–2026 academic year. My role focuses on supporting each of my E-Board members and their responsibilities while organizing and delegating tasks for major SNPhA events on our campus. I have been part of SNPhA since my P1 year, and every year has been a rewarding experience. As I step into this new role, I hope to inspire others to stand for justice and serve those in need. Not just within our local communities, but globally as well.

I hope you join us as student pharmacists who strive to be compassionate leaders who advocate for equity in the changing world of healthcare.
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Jamee Gibson - Vice President

Hi I'm Jamee! I am super excited to serve as this year's Vice President! My main priority is to support our president and initiative chairs. SNPhA’s mission embodies the very essence of my becoming a student pharmacist: to improve in many ways.
​A little known fact about me is that I once participated in gymnastics!

Anxhela Talleli - Chicago President Elect

Hi! My name is Anxhela and I will be serving as the President-Elect for SNPhA this year. My role is primarily focused on learning the responsibilities of the President and prepare to take office next year. I will also oversee the chapter’s by-laws, including leading meetings on revisions, ensuring compliance, and serving as Chapter Delegate at National and Regional Meetings. 
SNPhA holds a special place in my heart because I have learned so much and met some amazing people (SNPhAM!!!) as a student pharmacist and even during my undergrad. I can’t wait to give back to this organization and the underserved/underrepresented communities around! 
A little fun fact about me: I love going to concerts/festivals! 

Dahyun Kim - Chicago Treasurer

​Hello! My name is Dahyun, and I am honored to serve as the Treasurer of SNPhA for the 2025–2026 term. In this role, I am responsible for managing the organization’s funds, planning disbursements, and maintaining accurate financial records.
SNPhA holds a special place in my heart because it brings together students who are passionate about the clinical and service-oriented aspects of pharmacy. It also plays a vital role in delivering health services to underserved communities — a mission I’m proud to support.
And here’s a fun fact about me: if you love matcha, we’ll get along great! I can talk about matcha for hours — seriously, over three hours and still going strong!

Christin Jogan- Secretary

​Hi! My name is Christin and this is my second year serving on SNPhA's Eboard! As Secretary, my primary role is to communicate any updates, events, fundraisers, volunteer opportunities, etc to the rest of the school. I love being a part of SNPhA because it allows me to serve the underserved and educate others on health disparities going on.

Fun fact: My cat turned 16 in August! I have had her since I was 10.

Yujin Jeong - Fundraising Chair

​Hi everyone! My name is Yujin, your SNPhA Fundraising chair of 2026-2027. I am a P2 student at UIC Retzky College of Pharmacy and UI Health Extern. 
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Fun fact: I am a certified SCUBA diver , but I don't remember what SCUBA stands for. 

Alina Asghar - Social Chair

My name is Alina, and I’m so excited to serve as this year’s Social Chair! SNPhA is an incredible organization that I’m truly grateful to be a part of. I look forward to contributing to its mission of addressing health inequities and educating the next generation of pharmacists on the social issues that impact our communities and the healthcare field!
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Afsara Saleh - Webmaster/Historian

Hello! My name is Afsara and I am this year's Webmaster/Historian! My responsibilities include posting on the social media pages and websites! SNPhA's mission of bringing awareness to health inequities and social issues within the field of pharmacy is very important to me, which is why I became a part of this organization!

Fun fact: I love collecting trinkets, especially fish-shaped things! 

Nichole Botello - Alumni Chair

Hi! My name is Nichole and I serve as the alumni chair. My role is to help establish connections between current members and alumni to support mentorship and professional growth. I plan and coordinate networking events that encourage alumni involvement and student career development. A fun fact about me is that I’m a figure skater!

Sophie Srisak - Fighting Diabetes Chair

​Hi, my name is Sophi,e and I'm this year's Fighting Diabetes Chair. My role is to host events and participate in initiatives that raise awareness about the prevention and management of diabetes. SNPhA to me is a welcoming community of passionate, driven individuals who are interested in addressing health inequities and educating future pharmacists on how to better serve underserved populations. I'm excited to be part of this org and get to know everyone! 

Fun fact: I've never opened a blind box and got the one I wanted :(

Delaney Hamlin - Bridging the Gap Professional Chair

Hi, I'm Delaney, this year's Bridging the Gap Professional Chair! I’m excited about this role because it provides an opportunity to connect students with various areas of pharmaceutical practice, offer professional development and mentorship, and demonstrate how they can enhance the health, educational, and social environments of minority communities. Joining SNPhA is a fantastic way to engage with the community early in your student pharmacist career. 

Fun Fact: I love crocheting! My favorite thing to crochet is a beanie. 

Kira Cid - Mental Health Chair

Hi hi! My name is Kira, but everyone calls me Kii. I am so honored to be serving as the Mental Health Chair this academic year. My role is to provide education and outlets for mental health to students and those in underserved communities. Through SNPhA, I hope to make meaningful impacts to those around me while contributing to my own personal and professional growth. I cannot wait to be a part of SNPhA's mission!

Fun fact: I've been working on my spice tolerance and can now eat kimchi fried rice without crying.
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Isabel Hedriana - Project Keepsake (CKD) Chair

Hi! I'm Isabel! I'm a P2 and so excited to be running the position of the CKD Project Keepsake Chair for SNPhA this year!! I'm currently a pharmacy extern at the UI Health hospital in the clean room.
Fun fact: i play the ukulele and piano in my free time

Julia Kang - HIV/AIDS Remember the Ribbon Chair

​Hi everyone! My name is Julia, this year’s HIV/AIDS Remember the Ribbon Chair. In this role, I’m dedicated to raising awareness and breaking the stigma surrounding HIV.  What drew me to this position is its blend of education and outreach, making meaningful impacts, especially within underserved communities. SNPhA has been an incredible space for both personal growth and professional development, and I’m excited to contribute to its journey!
Fun Fact: My middle name, which is my Korean name, has a meaning of ‘accomplishing many things in a calm and steady way’!

Yvette Ondouah Nzutchi - Sickle Cell Chair

Hello! My name is Yvette Ondouah Nzutchi. I am the SNPhA Sickle Cell Chair. I joined SNPhA to foster meaningful connections with peers and support a community of educators, mentors, and future pharmacy leaders. My role involves increasing awareness of sickle cell disease and challenges faced by those living with sickle cell disease. Fun fact: I’ve traveled to 5 out of 7 continents (and I’m not done yet!).

Amber Dowd - Legislative Chair

Hi everyone! My name is Amber and I am SNPhA’s 2025-26 Legislative Chair. I’m currently entering my P2 year and I’m most interested in going into Ambulatory Care pharmacy. I joined SNPhA because it offered an inclusive space where I could learn more about chronic disease states, spread awareness, and build relationships with other students.
Fun fact about me: I like to crochet bags and hats in my free time!

Jonathan Magboo - Operation Immunization Chair

​Hi! I'm Jonathan. I am the Operation Immunization Chair for SNPhA. My role is to highlight the importance and benefits of immunizations for ourselves and our communities. Another role of mine is advocacy for policies affecting immunizations from a local to federal level. 

SNPhA to me means community. SNPhA and its efforts affect community at the chapter level, community at the national level, and of course, our own communities that we love and serve! 

A fun fact about me is that I am a professional singer! I sing for St. John Brebeuf Parish in Niles.

I encourage all of you to keep striving towards your goals, whether big or small! Progress over perfection. Improving 1% every day can lead to major changes in a month or a year!

Victoria Galustian - Power to End Stroke Chair

Hi everyone! My name is Victoria and I am the Power To End Stroke (PTES) Initiative Chair for this year. My goal is to raise awareness about stroke prevention, particularly in underserved and minority populations disproportionately affected by cardiovascular disease.
 
Fun fact: I have never had a peanut butter and jelly sandwich!
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Dr. Daphne Smith-Marsh -Alumni Liason