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.

Alexandra received her Doctor of Pharmacy in 2016 from Ohio Northern University and completed her PGY-1 residency at The Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. Prior to moving to Colorado, Alexandra worked as an Internal Medicine/Palliative Care pharmacist at The Christ Hospital. Alexandra joined the UCHealth team in 2021. Outside of work, Alexandra enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, and baking.

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 Cardiothoracic Surgery preceptors at Memorial. Kinsey also serves as PGY1 Residency Coordinator 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 located in her hometown. Outside of work, Kinsey spends her time lifting weights, being outdoors, and hanging out with her husband, Jacob, and her floppy 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 a Pharmacy Supervisor for the ICU and medical-surgical floors, along with a preceptor for the Critical Care rotations and the PGY2 Critical Care 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 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 daughters, 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.

Kylie is originally from the northern Kentucky area. She received her Doctor of Pharmacy in 2016 from the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy. Kylie is one of the Med Surg clinical pharmacists as well as an internal medicine and staffing preceptor for the PGY1 program. She has been with UCHealth since January of 2023. When Kylie is not working, she enjoys exploring the great state of Colorado, gardening, spending time with her family, and attempting to ski. If Kylie were an animal, she would be a wealthy family’s pet dog – that’s the life. 

Lisa is a preceptor for the PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy Practice (staffing) rotation. She graduated with her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center School of Pharmacy in 2002. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Science from Texas A&M University in 1995. She practiced as a Clinical Pharmacist at the University of Colorado Hospital in Aurora, Colorado from 2002-2010 where she staffed inpatient and outpatient pharmacy, the majority in oncology. Since 2010, Lisa practices as a Clinical Pharmacist in Oncology at UCHealth Memorial Hospital. She received her Board Certification in Oncology Pharmacy in 2018. Her hobbies include spending time with her wife and dogs, backyard chickens, community involvement as a volunteer, concerts, snow skiing and vacationing in Costa Rica.

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. If Maria were an animal, she would be a Bobcat.

Rachel is one of the internal medicine preceptors for the PGY1 program. She completed both her Doctor of Pharmacy and Bachelors of Science in bacteriology from University of Wisconsin – Madison (Go Badgers!). Rachel completed her PGY1 residency at UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central in 2020. Outside of work you can catch her climbing rocks, throwing pottery, or overlanding with her husband and pup. If Rachel was an animal she would be a cuttlefish.

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 Pharmacy Manager for clinical services and one of the preceptors 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!

Allison is a transplant from Michigan, where she attended Ferris State University. She received her undergraduate and pharmacy degree from FSU and went on to complete a residency at UCHealth Memorial Central. Allison currently works at Memorial North, where she practices in operational, medical-surgical, women’s, and critical care areas. Outside of work, Allison enjoys paddle boarding, spending time with her family, and hiking. If Allison was an animal, she would be a dolphin.

Alex is the Infectious Diseases Clinical Specialist, preceptor of both the infectious diseases and longitudinal antimicrobial stewardship rotations, and co-chair of the UCHealth Southern Colorado antimicrobial stewardship subcommittee. He was born and raised in Washington Township, NJ. He completed his pharmacy training at the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, graduating in 2010 from the 6-year program there. From there he worked for almost 4 years at Danville Regional Medical Center in Danville, VA as a clinical pharmacist. Alex then decided it was time to pursue residency training and did his PGY-1 Acute Care Pharmacy Residency at the University of California San Diego Medical Center and then his PGY-2 Infectious Diseases Pharmacy Residency at the University of Colorado Hospital. His professional interests include antimicrobial stewardship, antibiotic resistance, and precepting by choice as well as C. diff not by choice. With the (little) free time he has he enjoys spending it with his wife and two young sons, playing video games, skiing, exploring Colorado, and eating delicious food. If Alex was an animal he would likely be either a platypus or a peregrine falcon, depending on the day he’s having.

Angie is the PGY1 Residency Program Direction and Medication Safety Coordinator for the UCHealth Southern Region. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Newman University in Wichita, Kansas and her PharmD from Creighton University in 2009. Angie completed a Pharmacy Practice Residency at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas and has been with UCHealth Memorial Hospital since 2011. Angie enjoys hiking, spending time with family and friends, visiting breweries and watching Kansas City Chiefs football.

Patricia (Tricia) is one of the PGY1 Pharmacy Practice preceptors. Tricia graduated with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from University of Colorado in 2005. She completed her pediatric specialty residency at Children’s Hospital of Colorado in 2006 and obtained six sigma yellow belt certification in 2017. Tricia has served as the pharmacy leader at Pikes Peak Regional Hospital since 2007. When not at work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two kids, hiking, camping and reading.

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 Critical Care and Emergency Medicine clinical pharmacist at UCHealth – Memorial Central and preceptor for the Critical Care and Emergency Medicine rotations for the PGY1’s and PGY2 Critical Care program. She is the primary preceptor for the Neurocritical Care PGY2 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 also has experience in internal medicine and surgical services (neurosurgery, trauma, orthopedic, urology, and oncology). In her free time, she enjoys trail running with her rescue dog, discovering & creating delicious plant-based meals with her husband, and exploring local & regional hikes with friends & family.

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, Cherry Creek, 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 then 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.

Petra grew up in Boulder, CO. She received her B.S. in Biomedical Sciences from Colorado State University (go rams) and completed her PharmD at the University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy. Petra’s clinical interests include critical care and emergency medicine.  Outside of pharmacy she enjoys watching sports (including local Air Force football games), exploring new hiking trails, and searching for the perfect dessert.  If she was an animal, she would be a platypus. She also loves to swim and admires their dedication to spending 10-12 hours a day hunting for food. Additionally, she shares a passion for investigating crime in her spare time.

Reanna Jereb is from Rock Springs, WY. She completed her undergraduate degree in Biochemistry at Colorado Mesa University and earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy. Her clinical interests include emergency medicine and critical care. Upon completion of her PGY1 year, Reanna hopes to pursue a PGY2 in one of these areas. Outside of pharmacy, you can find her running, hiking, going to CrossFit, or obsessively looking at pictures of her dog niece Zion. If Reanna were an animal, she would be a cheetah.

Nicholas Perez grew up in Mount Airy, Maryland and then lived in several Florida cities. He completed his undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences at Florida State University and earned his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Colorado, Skaggs School of Pharmacy. His clinical interests include internal medicine and critical care and he plans to complete a PGY2 in one of these areas. Outside of work, Nick enjoys spending time outside with friends, hiking, snowboarding and bicycling, as well as going to local events and concerts. If Nick was an animal, he would be a nautilus as he enjoys mysterious and unique creatures or an alpaca, as he grew up on an alpaca farm.

Will is from Pensacola, Florida. He received his B.S. at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida and his Pharm.D. at Auburn University, Harrison College of Pharmacy. His areas of interest include infectious diseases and emergency medicine, and he hopes to complete a PGY-2 in one of these areas. Outside of work, Will enjoys spending time with his pup, Henry, hiking, going to the gym, and trying new restaurants in Colorado Springs. If Will was an animal, he would be otter.

Shane is originally from Appleton, WI. Shane completed his bachelor’s degree majoring in biochemistry and minoring in business management and leadership from Carroll University. He completed his doctorate of pharmacy at the University of Minnesota with a leadership emphasis. Last year he completed his PGY1 at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport, CT. Shane is exploring his clinical areas of interest. He would like to remain in the critical care or emergency medicine realm, but is defining the specific area of interest through the PGY2 experience. Ideally, Shane would like to continue as a clinical pharmacist in a level 1 trauma center setting to continue to provide critical care. Outside of work, Shane enjoys all things outdoors and triathlon. Since moving to Colorado Shane has found a new hobby of trail running as well! If Shane were an animal, he would be a dolphin. Similarly, to a dolphin, he loves swimming, but still needs to breathe air.

Mez, a Colorado native, earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Colorado Denver and her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Illinois Chicago Rockford. After completing her PGY-1 residency at Presbyterian St. Luke’s in Denver, she is thrilled to continue her training as a PGY-2 Critical Care pharmacy resident at UCHealth Memorial. Mez is passionate about delivering exceptional care in critical care and emergency medicine and aims to contribute to the profession of pharmacy through mentorship and research. Mez enjoys the small things in life: dad jokes and puns, hiking, paddle boarding, her cat Oliver, baking, and spending time with friends and family. If Mez were an animal, she’d most likely be a horse given her free spirit and ability to understand and connect with others on an emotional level.