Preceptors and residents

Eric is a Critical Care clinical pharmacist and preceptor for the Critical Care rotation for the PGY1 and PGY2 Residencies. He received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from The University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy in Memphis. He then completed a PGY-1 residency at Regional One Health in Memphis, followed by a PGY-2 in Critical Care residency at Regional One Health/University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy. Outside of work, he enjoys hosting friends and family in Colorado Springs, skiing, hiking, and smoking Memphis-style BBQ.

Paige graduated with her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy in 2004. She completed her PGY1 residency training at the Memphis Veterans Affairs Medical Center in 2005 and her PGY2 specialty residency in Critical Care/Nutrition Support at Regional One Health/University of Tennessee in 2006 in Memphis. She then practiced as a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist in Critical Care at Regional One Health and was an Assistant Professor for the University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy until 2016, when she moved to Colorado. Here, Paige practiced as a Clinical Pharmacist and Preceptor in Critical Care at UCHealth Memorial Hospital for 3 years before transitioning into her current role as Clinical Coordinator. In her spare time, she enjoys exploring beautiful Colorado with her husband and dogs, traveling, and the constant quest for the world’s best restaurant.

Kyle is an Emergency Medicine clinical pharmacist and is the primary preceptor for the PGY2 Emergency Medicine rotation. His primary staffing locations include the ED and the ICU. Kyle grew up in Littleton, Colorado and completed his PharmD at The University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy. He completed his PGY1 pharmacy residency at the University of Wisconsin Hospital, and returned to Colorado to complete his PGY2 in Emergency Medicine at the University of Colorado Hospital. In his free time, Kyle enjoys home improvement projects, running, and being an outdoorsman. If Kyle could be any animal, he would be a Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep.

Kinsey is one of the PGY1 and PGY2 Surgical/Trauma ICU and Neuro ICU preceptors at Memorial. Kinsey also serves as PGY2 Critical Care Residency Director and was awarded preceptor of the year in 2023. Kinsey graduated with her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from University of Cincinnati James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy in 2015. She then went on to complete her PGY1 and PGY2 Critical Care residency, both at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. Outside of work, Kinsey spends her time lifting weights, hiking, snowboarding and hanging out with her husband, Jacob, and her wrinkly bloodhound, Rosie. If Kinsey were an animal, she would be a Siberian tiger – disciplined, strong, sometimes unpredictable but also able to take daily naps.

Alyssa is the Clinical Pharmacy Manager and PGY1 Residency Program Director. Alyssa received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa and then completed a PGY-1 and PGY-2 Critical Care residency, both at the University of Chicago Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, skiing (downhill and cross-country) and exploring beautiful Colorado, driving up to Denver to re-live her city life, traveling back and forth from Minnesota and Illinois to visit family, spending time with her husband and five children, cheering for the Chicago Blackhawks and Minnesota Twins, and not being in the Midwest during the winter!

Practice area primarily in Ambulatory Oncology Pharmacy and also inpatient oncology. Graduated with Doctorate of Pharmacy from Midwestern University in 2012. Received Bachelors in Biochemistry and Psychology and Minor in English Literature from University of Michigan Ann Abor in 2005. Completed PGY1 at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, IL. Obtained Board Certification in Oncology Pharmacy in 2021. Practiced primarily as an outpatient Oncology Pharmacist at Loyola University Hospital in Maywood, IL with both adult and pediatric malignancies. Staffed inpatient Oncology/ Hematology as well as in BMT. In my free time, enjoy reading books, attending concerts, street festivals and watching Cubs games as well as traveling!

Shelley is a primary preceptor for Internal Medicine working primarily in the Neuroscience and Renal medicine units. She received her Doctor of Pharmacy in 2015 and completed a two-year specialty residency in pharmacotherapy from the University of the Incarnate Word Feik School of Pharmacy in San Antonio, Texas. Shelley joined the UCHealth team in 2019. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family, biking and gardening.

Maria was born in Minnesota but claims Colorado as home. She attended Baylor University in Waco, TX as an undergraduate and received her Doctorate of Pharmacy degree from University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy in 2021. She went on to pursue a PGY-1 residency here at UCHealth Memorial Hospital. Maria is the primary preceptor for the Investigational Drug Services rotation. She also works with the Internal Medicine team. Outside of Pharmacy she enjoys traveling, getting lost in a good book, playing board games, and spending time with her niece and nephew.

Rachel is one of the PGY1 residency program coordinators as well as a preceptor of the internal medicine and perioperative rotations. She completed both her Doctor of Pharmacy and Bachelors of Science in bacteriology from University of Wisconsin – Madison (Go Badgers!). Rachel finished her PGY1 residency at UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central in 2020. Outside of work, you can catch her hiking, paddle boarding, and overlanding with her husband and son. If Rachel was an animal she would be a cuttlefish – adaptable, clever, and a bit mysterious.

Joe practices in ambulatory oncology and is a preceptor for the PGY-1 pharmacy practice and the PGY-2 oncology programs. He combines his facility with language and a penchant for philosophy to impart technical knowledge, as well as his own experience, to learners of all abilities and areas of interest. He favors thinking and knowing “why” above all else. His goal is to guide learners in the disciplines of critical thinking, problem solving, and autonomy, not to reinforce ‘truths’ passed down from authority and rote memorization of facts.

Joe received his Doctor of Pharmacy from Shenandoah University in Winchester, VA, going on to a PGY-1 residency with UCHealth in Colorado Springs and a PGY-2 Oncology Pharmacy residency with St Luke’s in Boise, ID. His professional interests include hematologic malignancies, bow ties, education, and mountain guiding.

When not at work, Joe can be found climbing, skiing, or mountaineering. He likes going off-script, ten-dollar words, and cavalier use of the English language. The willingness to teach is always present because he loves watching people fully bloom. As an educator, he separates truth from dogma, a daily obstacle course most conform to, rather than escape from. He is a proud devotee of Mark Twight, Fred Beckey, Edward Abbey, and the American West.

Elizabeth (Betty) is the PGY1 Inpatient Oncology preceptor. She was born and raised in Kenya, East Africa. Betty graduated with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Duquesne University School of Pharmacy in 2002, and later obtained a Master of Science degree in Infectious Diseases from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine in 2010. She completed her PGY1 Residency at the University of Virginia Health System in 2003, and went on to practice as a Staff, Consultant, and Oncology Pharmacist at Peninsula Regional Medical Center (now known as TidalHealth Peninsula Regional) in Salisbury, Maryland, before moving to Colorado in 2017. In addition to internal medicine and hematology/oncology, Betty’s clinical areas of interest also include wilderness medicine. In her free time, she enjoys exploring and climbing mountains around Colorado, pursuing classic climbs in the Washington Cascades, and summiting the high peaks and volcanoes in East Africa. Her favorite animal is the cheetah.

Hallie received her Doctor of Pharmacy in 2017 from Temple University in Philadelphia and completed her PGY-1 residency at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. She started with UCHealth in 2018 and works in outpatient oncology infusion and internal medicine. Outside of work, Hallie enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, and listening to audio books.

Lauren is the preceptor for the Women’s Services Rotation. Lauren earned her Bachelor’s degree in Biology from the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs and her Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Colorado. Her experience includes women’s services, internal medicine, neonates and pediatrics. She has a passion for Women’s Health issues and recently worked to obtain a grant from the state of Colorado to provide long acting contraceptive devices to hospitalized patients in need. Outside of work she enjoys leisurely bike rides, live music, practicing yoga, kombucha brewing, spending time with friends and long Vespa rides.

Chris is the Director of Pharmacy and preceptor for the PGY1 Practice Management rotation. Chris earned his Doctor of Pharmacy degree at Texas Tech Health Sciences Center School of Pharmacy. After graduation, he completed a specialty practice residency in pharmacotherapy and earned a MS in Pharmacy degree from The University of Texas College of Pharmacy. Prior to arriving at Memorial, Chris was a Clinical Assistant Professor at The University of Texas College of Pharmacy and at UT Health Science Center at San Antonio School of Medicine. When Chris isn’t working, he enjoys spending time in the Colorado great outdoors with his family, smoking Texas style barbeque and cheering for the Longhorns – Hook’em Horns!

Joe is an Emergency Medicine pharmacist and serves as the primary preceptor for the PGY1 Emergency Medicine rotation, as well as a co-preceptor for PGY2 Emergency Medicine residents. His primary practice site is the emergency department. Originally from the western United States, Joe grew up moving frequently before settling in Colorado, a place he’s grateful to now call home. He earned his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Joe is passionate about fostering community, deep thinking, teaching, and lifelong learning, and he strives to foster critical thinking, adaptability, and curiosity in his learners. Outside of work, he can often be found in the mountains running, exploring, climbing, skiing, or pursuing anything related to mountaineering; usually with a fair share of lighthearted shenanigans along the way.

Lauren currently practices in internal medicine and in the emergency department at UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central. She is a primary preceptor for the internal medicine rotation. Lauren was born and raised in Minnesota. Lauren earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Biology at Gustavus Adolphus College in Minnesota and her Doctor of Pharmacy Degree from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska.  Lauren then went on to complete a PGY1 residency at UCHealth Memorial Hospital followed by a PGY2 in Emergency Medicine at The University of New Mexico Hospital. She eagerly rejoined the UCHealth Memorial Hospital pharmacy department in January 2025. Outside of work, Lauren enjoys traveling, being active outdoors (hiking, running, & biking), playing board games, and spending time with her family!

Kailee is one of the Critical Care and Emergency Medicine clinical pharmacists at Memorial Central. She is the primary preceptor for the Cardiothoracic Surgery rotation. Kailee completed her undergraduate degree in Chemistry at Claremont McKenna College and a Doctorate of Pharmacy degree at Loma Linda University in California. She went on to pursue a PGY1 and PGY2 in Critical Care at UCHealth Memorial. As a Southern California-native, Kailee traded in the sandy beaches for fresh-air, hiking, and breathtaking views. Outside of work, you will find her on the trails, playing board games or baking treats.

Jeff practices in internal medicine and in the medical ICU at Memorial Hospital Central. He is a primary preceptor for the Internal Medicine I & II rotations in the PGY1 residency program. Jeff was born in Steamboat Springs, CO. He attended undergrad at Colorado College, and went on to receive his Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Utah. He then went on to complete his PGY1 residency at UCHealth Memorial Hospital and his PGY2 residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Wisconsin. As befitting an internal medicine enthusiast, Jeff has wide-ranging clinical interests including anticoagulation, infectious disease, and pharmacokinetic optimization of drug therapy. Outside of pharmacy, Jeff is a self-professed ski bum whose primary fixations include snow, tall mountains, and fluffy glades of powder. When the snow is not flying, Jeff has been known to hike long distances to find snow, but sometimes he can also be distracted by a good book, cooking, trail running, and Frisbees. If Jeff were an animal, he would be a mountain goat.

Amy is a Medication Safety pharmacist and a preceptor for the Management rotation and Medication Safety rotation. She received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana. She completed her PGY1 and PGY2 Critical Care residency both at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. In previous professional lives, she has experience at UCHealth as a critical care and emergency medicine pharmacist and with internal medicine and surgical services (neurosurgery, trauma, orthopedic, urology, and oncology) experience at other institutions. In her time away from work she enjoys staying active with her two kids, husband, and rescue dog – exploring local & regional hikes and time with friends outdoors or over board games and a meal.

Ashley grew up all over the United States moving from state to state as a child of military parents. She temporarily called West Lafayette, Indiana home while she attended Purdue University for her pharmacy education. From there she completed her PGY1 at Grady in Atalanta Georgia and her PGY2 in Emergency Medicine at Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin before settling in Colorado Springs. In addition to knitting and snowboarding, Ashley spends her time outside work exploring nature with her husband and playing video games. If she was an animal, she would be a snow leopard. 

 Christy grew up for the majority of her life in Littleton, CO. She started her academic career at Augustana College (IL). After her degree, she moved back to Colorado and attended the University of Colorado School of Pharmacy, where she had an exemplary leadership career. She then ventured to Memphis for a PGY1 residency at ‘The MED.’ After deciding the mid-south is not her style, Christy accepted a clinical pharmacist position at University of Colorado Hospital. While there she saw the campus grow and move to its current location in Aurora. After several years, she moved to Colorado Springs where she found love and began to work at Memorial Central as an ICU pharmacist. Over the past years at MHC, Christy has enjoyed being a part of pharmacy leadership, writing protocols (many that we still use today), being the initial chair of the Employee Advisory Group, learning new tips and tricks in EPIC, and now she spends her time with the Med Surg group with an emphasis on Operations. Outside of work Christy enjoys being a soccer mom to two tall boys and listening to podcasts.

Levi is from Worland, WY, and obtained his bachelor’s degree in biology at the University of Wyoming. He continued his education there and obtained his PharmD from the University of Wyoming School of Pharmacy. Levi’s practice interests include emergency medicine and infectious diseases, and he is excited to grow his clinical knowledge, foster excellent patient outcomes, and grow as pharmacist and person. Outside of pharmacy, Levi enjoys hiking the mountains around Colorado Springs and Denver, reading fiction, and exploring new cities with friends. If Levi were an animal, he would be a sea otter; a little mischievous but always willing to help out his raft!

Breah grew up in Fairfield, IL. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Her clinical interests include infectious diseases and internal medicine, and she hopes to complete a PGY2 in one of these areas. Outside of work, she enjoys running, hiking, reading, and exploring new restaurants in the area. If Breah were an animal, she would be a dolphin.

Kevin is from Medina, Ohio. He received his B.S in Pharmaceutical Sciences and his PharmD from the University of Toledo College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Kevin’s clinical interests include pediatrics and emergency medicine. Upon completion of his PGY1, Kevin hopes to pursue a PGY2 in one of these areas. Outside of pharmacy, Kevin enjoys hiking new trails, golfing, going to the gym and exploring all the things that Colorado has to offer. If Kevin were an animal he would be a lion.

Joe Pittman is from Birmingham, AL. He completed a degree in Chemistry from East Tennessee State University and earned his Doctor of Pharmacy Degree from Samford McWhorter School of Pharmacy. His interests include infectious diseases, but is open to exploring other areas of pharmacy throughout his residency. He hopes to complete a PGY-2 following this year. Outside of work, Joe enjoys hiking, fishing, skiing, golfing, and spending time with his two dogs and wife. If Joe was an animal, he would be a dolphin.

Leandre grew up on a farm near Edmore, ND, and earned both her undergraduate and Doctor of Pharmacy degrees from North Dakota State University. Last year she completed her PGY-1 residency at Sanford Health Medical Center in Fargo, ND, and is excited to continue exploring her interests in critical care and emergency medicine as a PGY-2 Critical Care pharmacy resident at UCHealth Memorial. Leandre is passionate about delivering compassionate, evidence-based care to critically ill patients and strives to make a meaningful impact on patients’ lives during their most vulnerable moments.  Outside of pharmacy, Leandre enjoys traveling, baking, snowboarding, paddle boarding, and spending time with family, friends, and her cat, Goober. If Leandre were an animal, she would be an owl; observant, thoughtful, and always eager to learn.

Harris is from Queens, NY. He received his bachelor’s degree in Pharmacology and Toxicology and Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University at Buffalo. He then completed his PGY-1 residency at the University of Michigan. Harris loves all things critical care and is currently deciding between critical care or emergency medicine. He wishes to one day contribute to a residency program at a teaching hospital. In his spare time, he enjoys lifting weights, snowboarding, and training muay thai. If Harris were an animal, he would be a cat, because he loves to be independent and take naps.