Volunteer Spotlight: Thank You to the 2020 P&T Competition Judges

We extend especially heartfelt appreciation to the judges for the recently concluded 2020 P&T Competition. Volunteers are important members of the AMCP Foundation team, especially during extraordinary times. The national competition was concluding as the COVID-19 pandemic was unfolding, necessitating rapid shifts to how judging was conducted (e.g., no live finals!).  Everyone pivoted to an online-only experience with patience and grace.    

One former student competitor says it best: “The P&T Competition was one of the most meaningful experiences I had as a student pharmacist, and I couldn’t have had it without [the judges’] efforts. I would like to give a shout out to the judges who devote their time and effort to supporting the future generation of pharmacists.”  

Thank you to the following individuals, who evaluated entries from schools of pharmacy at the semi-final and final stages. The AMCP Foundation P&T Competition would not be possible without the managed care pharmacists who generously volunteer their time and expertise. 

• Sean Chitwood, Formerly Director of Clinical Services, KeyScripts PBM  

• Julie DiTucci-Reiter, Clinical Policy and Programs Pharmacist, Steward Health Choice  

• Jenna Heath, Pharmacist Supervisor, PerformRx  

• Briana Hicks, Clinical Consultant, OptumRx  

• Doris Kao, Principal Pharmacist, Blue Shield of California  

• Jasmine Knight, Associate Director, GHEOR, Xcenda  

• Paul Lakomski, Pharmacy Services Manager, Aetna  

• Alexandra Lin, Clinical Manager, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan  

• Amy Lugo, Clinical Pharmacy Specialist and Formulary Manager, Department of Defense  

• Craig Mattson, President, Mattson Consulting  

• Donna Lynn Obra, Director, Clinical Quality & Residency Program, Aetna Medicaid  

• Kristen Patti, PGY-1 Managed Care Resident, IngenioRx, an Anthem Company  

• Biljana Petreska, P&T Clinical Coordinator/Clinical Pharmacist, HealthNow NY Inc. (BCBS of WNY)  

• Vimal Reddy, Senior Director-Formulary Strategy, OptumRx  

• Kevin Ridderhoff, General Manager, Mosaic Pharmacy Service  

• Elizabeth Sampsel, Senior Director, Payer, Provider and Partner Alliances, Xcenda  

• Aryana Sepassi, Senior Analyst HEOR, Beckton, Dickinson, and Company  

• Jerry Wong, Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Formulary Management, Harris Health System  

• Nancy Youssef, Pharmacy Director, WellCare Health Plan 

AMCP Foundation joins our partners in thanking these volunteers. Our lead funding partner for the 2020 Competition was Genentech, Inc. Additional support was provided by Supernus Pharmaceuticals and Sanofi US Services, Inc.

Visit our current opportunities page to see how you can give your time.

Originally published in the August 2020 AMCP Foundation Insights e-newsletter.