Palm Beach Atlantic University, Gregory School of Pharmacy

Celebrating Excellence — Class of 2026 Senior Awards ✨🎓

We are proud to recognize the outstanding achievements of our Class of 2026 Senior Awards recipients. Their dedication, leadership, and commitment to the profession of pharmacy inspire us all!

🏆 Award Winners:
• Gregory Outstanding Graduate Award: Dioscora Figueroa
• American Institute of the History of Pharmacy Award: Nicholas Menolascina
• APhA-ASP Senior Recognition Award: Crystal Lukose
• ASHP Senior Recognition Award: Melanie Colon Torres
• Gregory School of Pharmacy Mission Service Award: Melanie Colon Torres
• Gregory School of Pharmacy Servant Leader Award: Daylin Naranjo
• Phi Lambda Sigma Leadership Chapter Senior Award: Crystal Lukose
• Rho Chi Academic Achievement Award: Nicole Piorkowska
• The Merck Graduate Award: Madison D**g
• USPHS Excellence in Public Health Pharmacy Award: Mariana Fabregas
• Viatris Excellence in Pharmacy Award: Nicole Piorkowska

These students set a standard of excellence, and we can’t wait to see the impact they’ll make in our communities and on the profession of Pharmacy. Congratulations, graduates! 👏💊

We are proud to recognize our Class of 2026 Pharmacy graduates who have successfully matched with PGY1 residencies!
This year, 9 students secured positions—an impressive 75% match rate.
We celebrate these students’ dedication, hard work, and achievement, and we wish them continued success as they advance their pharmacy training and education. Congratulations to all!

Dioscora Figueroa, a first-generation pharmacy graduate inspired by her mother’s work as a pharmacy technician, embraced countless opportunities throughout her academic journey. Now, she graduates with her PharmD and the honor of Gregory Outstanding Graduate.

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Graduating Student Spotlight: Dioscora Figueroa | PBA • Palm Beach Atlantic University First-generation pharmacy graduate Dioscora Figueroa was empowered to take on multiple career opportunities during her academic journey.

Originally from Guatemala, Mayra Perez Chavac came to the United States to further her academic career and provide a better life for her son, who struggles with epilepsy and autism. She knew that as an emigrant and a single mother to a child with special needs, there would be obstacles to face, but she trusted God’s ability to provide a path forward. That path opened when Chavac was accepted into the Lloyd L. Gregory School of Pharmacy’s Doctor of Pharmacy program at Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBA), where she will graduate in May.

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Graduating Student Spotlight: Mayra Perez Chavac | PBA • Palm Beach Atlantic University Palm Beach Atlantic University Lloyd L. Gregory School of Pharmacy graduate Mayra Perez Chavac overcomes obstacles to follow God’s path.

Congratulations to Dr. Edwin Santini on being named the 2026 Teacher of the Year at Palm Beach Atlantic University, Gregory School of Pharmacy!

Students consistently describe Dr. Santini as kind, humble, encouraging, compassionate, and deeply committed to their success. But one sentiment rose above the rest—he doesn’t just teach… he invests in the lives of his students.

Dr. Santini sets high standards while providing unwavering support, challenging and encouraging each student to reach their full potential.

The Gregory School of Pharmacy is grateful for the example Dr. Santini models in and beyond the classroom—a life grounded in faith, humility, and purpose. Students shared that his ever-present faith brings a sense of calm, encouragement, and trust to the learning environment.

Please join us in celebrating Dr. Edwin Santini, our 2026 Teacher of the Year!

TODAY IS THE DAY! 2026 Day of Giving is here! ✨
Join us in shaping the future of pharmacy by supporting student scholarships at the Gregory School of Pharmacy.
This year, we are excited to offer two meaningful ways to give:
GSOP General Scholarship Fund
Class of 2005 Endowed Scholarship Fund
Both opportunities directly support student scholarships—helping GSOP recruit and retain the highest quality students and prepare them to become servant leaders and medication experts who will make a difference in their communities.
Scholarships are more critical now than ever before. Your gift helps ease financial burdens, opens doors of opportunity, and empowers the next generation of pharmacy professionals to focus on learning, leading, and serving.
Make your impact today. Every gift matters. Every student benefits.🙏

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Take a look back at some of the unforgettable moments from the White Coat Ceremony! Congratulations to the Class of 2029 on reaching this milestone! 🎉 Truly a great moment for students, faculty, and families.

Special thanks to our White Coat sponsors Atlantis Pharmacy and Palm Beach County Pharmacy Association!

And extra special thanks to our keynote speaker, 2015 Outstanding Graduate, Dr. Ariel Hearing, for delivering an inspiring and challenging address to the class. 👏

This Women’s History Month,
Palm Beach Atlantic University - PBA and the Lloyd L. Gregory School of Pharmacy are proud to celebrate the remarkable contributions, leadership, and impact of women within our community and beyond.
We are honored to begin this month of recognition with a spotlight interview featuring our Dean, Dr. Dana Strachan. Her leadership, dedication, and commitment to academic excellence exemplify the values we uphold at GSOP and serve as an inspiration to our students, faculty, and staff.
We invite you to join us in celebrating Dr. Strachan and the many women whose influence continues to shape our university, our school, and our future.

Women’s History Month Highlight: Dr. Dana Strachan | PBA • Palm Beach Atlantic University Palm Beach Atlantic University highlights Dr. Dana Strachan, dean of the Gregory School of Pharmacy, in honor of Women's History Month.

What a fantastic day on the Treasure Coast with Dean Strachan visiting some of our incredible GSOP alumni!

We started in Ft. Pierce with Keaton Grant and Aisha Grant at their beautiful waterfront independent Harborside Pharmacy & Wellness. Seeing first-hand the impressive scope of the services they are offering to their community was truly inspiring. And you sure can't beat their location 🌴 ⛵

Next, we visited the outstanding team of GSOP alumni at St. Lucie Medical Center in Port St. Lucie — Jason Carlson, Sean Murray, Chip Cathey, Joseph Dunn, and current P4 John Lofaro. It’s powerful to see so many GSOP pharmacists working together to deliver exceptional patient care.

We wrapped up the day with a stop into Sewell's Point Pharmacy with Cristal Totterman, PharmD., another shining example of leadership and dedication in community practice. And, a great example of what it means to intentionally curate a pharmacy to meet both the health needs and the aesthetic vibe of the community it serves.

It is truly wonderful to see our alumni in action — leading, serving, and providing servant-leader quality care to their communities every day. The Treasure Coast is well cared for by these Sailfish!