Introduction

Hello everyone! My name is Alexandra, and everyone calls me Ali! I am a P4 PharmD candidate at St. John's University in Queens, New York. I was born and raised in Rockland County, New York. My passion for pharmacy was sparked after my sister was diagnosed with a rare blood disorder. After this experience, I began to see if a career in pharmacy would be fulfilling to me. I discovered that I love serving patients. I love helping them discover something new about their medication routine. I also love addressing barriers or gaps in care for patients. I currently work at New York-Presbyterian. Here, I work on multiple projects to improve patient care. I believe we have so many opportunities in the health system setting to make a significant difference in these patients' lives. Whether it be improving processes, understanding the patient care journey, or counseling prior to discharge, pharmacists are uniquely positioned to improve patient outcomes. I have also worked in the community setting at Walgreens pharmacy. I helped counsel patients, resolve insurance barriers, and improve medication use through Medication Therapy Management and adherence calls. I also have experience working in the pharmaceutical industry. I completed a three month summer internship at a biotech company based in San Francisco, California. Here, I learned the ins and outs of the pharmaceutical industry. I hope to pursue this as a career option after I graduate with my doctor of pharmacy degree. I am a passionate leader, compassionate health care professional, and innovative thinker. I am looking forward to a fruitful career in which I truly impact patient care.