Featured Speakers

Marci leads marketing and relationship development for Pacifica Pharmacy. She got her start in brand development at Red Bull over 20 years ago and has been building brands for entrepreneurs and companies small to large ever since. She enjoys staying active in yoga, surfing, and hiking, as well as cooking healthful foods, which is a perfect complement to her work at Pacifica Pharmacy.

At NABP, Dr. Carter manages budgets, and engages with stakeholders to protect public health. Previously, he served as VP of pharmacy operations at Walgreens, overseeing regulatory compliance and operations of over 9,200 pharmacies. He holds an MS from the University of Florida and a PharmD from Xavier University of Louisiana.

In her 30+ years at the FDA, Dr. Bernstein held senior leadership positions and advocated for pharmacy and patient interests. She began there as a clinical pharmacology reviewer of investigational and new drug applications and has expertise in compounding, supply chain security, drug quality, shortages and post-market safety.

With a background in retail pharmacy, Robin expanded the services of Clarks Rx to include compounding, enabling her team to provide personalized solutions for patients in her community.

Robyn's dedication to patient care is evident as she serves on the PCCA Advisory Council, aiming to make a meaningful impact on people's lives.

Guiding professional affairs and policy initiatives, Ronna represents the NCPA at governmental and private sector meetings. She leads outreach to groups such as the FDA, CMS, DEA and DHA, and played a key role in implementing Title I of the Drug Quality and Security Act. Previously, she worked with the National Association of Chain Drug Stores and worked as a licensed community pharmacist.

As an author, podcast host, keynote speaker and consultant, Tim shows people how to harness the power of the entrepreneurial spirit to excel in all that they do. He specializes in developing omni-channel marketing programs within the tech industry and partnering with startups to get their dreams off the ground. With nearly 20 years of experience, Tim has developed strategic marketing initiatives with clients such as Dialpad, Tribune Media, Ticketmaster and the CIA.

Katie started her career at Pharmacy Solutions as a Certified Pharmacy Technician in 2010 and worked in that role for four years, but today her focus is business operations and marketing. Today she fosters relationships with patients, customers and practitioners and shares her knowledge of compounding with pharmacy staff members. Katie holds a BA from Doane University.

As the co-founder of the Movement in Practice Academy, Dr. Lovatt specializes in the psychology of movement and dance. Drawing from his two decades of university research and founding of the first Dance Psychology Lab, he explores how movement influences our cognition, problem-solving, social interaction and emotions.

Dr. Lovatt authored "The Dance Cure" and is known for engaging keynote speeches that energize audiences.

With 30+ years of experience in the insurance industry, Jeff Roberts excels in mergers. As a Certified Executive Coach, Certified Insurance Counselor and Certified Behavioral Consultant, he offers valuable insights into leadership, hiring and communication. Based in Branson, MO, Jeff enjoys being an active participant in community activities, spending time with his family, fly fishing and reading.

Holly Seyler, PharmD (cand.), is a third-year pharmacy student at the University of Washington. She also holds a BA in biology and anthropology and a MS in Museum and Field Studies with a focus in paleontology. She is passionate about pharmacist advocacy and education. In her free time, she likes to read, play video games, and play with her dog, Delilah.

Scotty W. Sykes, CPA, CFP®, has helped lead Sykes & Company, P.A. forward by building strong relationships with pharmacy owners, third parties and key vendors to enable pharmacy clients to have access to the best possible resources, accounting, tax and advisory in the pharmacy industry. He is actively involved in all areas of pharmacy accounting and tax with an emphasis on high-level advisory for pharmacy clients. He is also a frequent speaker and writer on various pharmacy accounting and tax matters.

Jenny currently serves on the Texas State Board of Pharmacy. She practiced in community pharmacy for 17 years, including seven years as a pharmacy consultant with PCCA in Houston. She is a member of the Texas Pharmacy Association, Alliance of Independent Pharmacists of Texas, Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding and National Community Pharmacist Association. She has served terms with NCPA and the Alliance Board of Directors.

Daniel is an experienced pharmacist with over 20 years of expertise. He specializes in pre-formulation, formulation and re-formulation of various dosage forms. Daniel's focus on innovative techniques for skin permeation enhancement has led to multiple granted and pending U.S. patents. Daniel's additional contributions include founding the Anti-Aging Society in Brazil and publishing articles on cosmetics.

Gus fulfills scientific, technical, and public affairs roles at PCCA. Using his background in pharmacy practice and industry settings, he has educated pharmacy students on compounding principles. He has served on the US Pharmacopeia Council of Experts and Drake University's National Advisory Council. Gus is a member of the National Community Pharmacists Association, Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding and American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists.

A.J. specializes in veterinary compounding, aseptic compounding, pain management and regulatory compliance. He has delivered presentations to physicians, veterinarians and pharmacists worldwide and provided expert testimony to the FDA. A.J. is involved with the Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding, National Community Pharmacists Association and other pharmacy groups. He serves as a preceptor for doctoral pharmacy students nationwide.

Sebastian is a sought-after speaker covering topics such as nutrition, pain, pharmacy compounding and alternative uses for Naltrexone. During his 11-year tenure at Northmount Pharmacy in North Vancouver, he specialized in HRT, veterinary, pain and sports compounding. Sebastian also managed Pharmacy Operations for the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic/Paralympic Games and the Whistler Olympic Village Polyclinic Pharmacy.

Prior to joining the Eagle team, Jacqueline worked as an R&D scientist for a contract drug manufacturing organization where she was responsible for analytical method development, formulation development, and process development from the laboratory. She holds a BS in Chemistry and PharmD Feik School of Pharmacy in San Antonio.

Jeff’s background includes leading engineering design processes for projects in the energy, automotive, semiconductor, aerospace, robotics and pharmaceutical industries. He has also worked with cleanroom spaces for the satellite and semiconductor manufacturing industries. Jeff holds a BS in Electrical Systems Engineering and an MS in Engineering from Arizona State University.

As PCCA's Vice President of Public Affairs, Education and Human Relations, Lizzie focuses on preserving the organization's culture and ensuring patient access to compounded medication. She utilizes her industry leadership and fundraising background to strengthen relationships with members. Lizzie was honored with the PCCA Eagle Leadership Award and holds a bachelor’s degree in communication from Tulane University.

Tricia is a University of Houston College of Pharmacy graduate and completed a PCCA PharmD Residency. Since 2000, she has been a full-time clinical compounding pharmacist at PCCA, assisting pharmacists in the US and Canada. Tricia frequently lectures at PCCA International Seminars, specializing in pediatric compounding (including autism treatment), women's health, GI health and pain management.

Nat, a VCU Pharmacy graduate, owned a compounding pharmacy for 20 years before joining PCCA's Clinical Services in Houston. He's an esteemed international speaker on various medical topics and a fellow in the Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding. Nat's published articles in lay and professional journals, presented at conferences, and authored an open-access eBook on psoriasis. His greatest joy is being a grandparent to nine grandchildren.

Michael Jones is the Senior Human Relations Specialist at PCCA, overseeing employee benefits for populations across the United States, Canada and Australia. A SHRM-Certified Professional with over 10 years of experience, he specializes in employee well-being, compensation, benefits education and fostering employee engagement and empowerment. Michael's expertise contributes to creating a positive and supportive work environment for PCCA employees worldwide.

Stacey worked with a PCCA member pharmacy for more than 10 years before joining the PCCA Formulation Development team in 2012. Her work at PCCA focuses on new formula development and updating and testing existing formulations. Her experience with equipment, compounding technique and calculations makes her a valuable resource for member technical calls. She earned her Bachelor of Science in biology and chemistry from Texas A&M University – Kingsville.

Matthew Lester was previously COO of Oakdell Pharmacy where he excelled in infusion, long-term care, consulting and disease management. With a passion for patient care, Matthew serves as a luminary for CPESN Texas and contributes to the NCPA Compounding Steering Committee. He is an adjunct professor and preceptor for pharmacy schools and holds advanced certifications in sterile compounding and hormone replacement.

Matt joined the PCCA Clinical Services team in 2014. Matt brings his expertise in both sterile and nonsterile compounding. Matt's willingness to share his knowledge with our industry is evident through his elected position as Coordinator-Elect for the APhA-APPM Compounding Special Interest Group. Prior to working for PCCA, he gained over eight years of experience in compounding pharmacy.

Leading PCCA Formulations team, Melissa plays a key role in developing and implementing new compounding formulas. With over six years of compounding experience in Georgia and Florida, Melissa joined PCCA in 2004. Her areas of expertise include women's health, veterinary compounding and pain management. Melissa earned her doctor of pharmacy degree from Mercer University.

Bryan Prescott brings expertise in financial analysis, marketing, and human resources to assist compounding pharmacies. With 10 years at Pharmcare in Texas as PIC and operations manager, he joined PCCA's Pharmacy Consulting Department in 2012. Bryan transitioned to the Compounding Pharmacy Management Services department in 2015 as a business coach. He is a featured speaker at PCCA and A4M seminars, covering pain, palliative care, wound care, scar management, ENT and marketing.

Amy joined PCCA in 2014 as Director of Government Relations. Previously, she served as vice president of Capitol Hill Consulting Group (CHCG), where she advised pharmacy, pharmaceutical and university clients on federal legislative priorities.

Amy has more than 10 years of experience in the United States Senate, having worked for two Senate Committees and the Whip operation. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Roanoke College.

Kim leads PCCA’s internal and external marketing and communications in the U.S. and provides guidance for its global entities. She joined PCCA as Director of Communications and Engagement in 2017, and previously helped support PCCA’s branding and marketing initiatives while she was with Balcom Agency. Kim holds a bachelor's degree from Texas Christian University and an MBA from the TCU Neeley School of Business.