Overview
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Meet the Leaders Driving Our Community Forward
Get to know the leaders guiding our profession. Their leadership drives innovation, fosters collaboration, and makes a lasting impact on patient care and pharmacy practice.
Bio
Daniel Ventricelli, PharmD, MPH, BCMAS, FCPP, is currently a medical science liaison with Acadia Pharmaceuticals, Inc. He earned his PharmD degree from the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy in 2013, and completed a PGY1 community pharmacy residency program at West Virginia University. After his residency, he completed a 2-year community practice research fellowship at East Tennessee State University. Daniel subsequently served as an assistant professor of clinical pharmacy at the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy for 5 years, where he integrated teaching, research, and service to advance education and practice in substance use disorders and public health.
In 2021, Daniel joined Indivior, Inc., as a medical science liaison. During his 3 years with Indivior, he supported initiatives in addiction sciences, opioid reversal sciences, and behavioral health. In November 2024, he joined Acadia Pharmaceuticals, Inc., as a medical science liaison within their rare disease team. In addition to his training and experience, he holds a master of public health with a focus on community and behavioral health, and is a board certified medical affairs specialist through the Accreditation Council for Medical Affairs.
Daniel Ventricelli
PharmD, MPH, BCMAS, FCPP
Bio
Ngoc Phuong Mai Le (Mai) is a current medical affairs postdoctoral fellow at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, in conjunction with United Therapeutics Corporation. She earned her PharmD degree from MCPHS-Boston with a business minor and a precision medicine certificate with Harvard Medical School. She has held several APhA leadership positions, serving as the previous APhA-ASP MCPHS-Boston chapter president and chair of the national communications standing committee. Mai is currently chair of the education & training subcommittee within the APhA-APPM Pharmacy Residency & Fellowship Standing Committee.
Mai has organized more than 200 APhA events, meetings, and projects to serve various communities, including students, patients, and health care providers. She has created valuable resources to support the professional development of student pharmacists and pharmacists, earning local, regional and national awards. In addition to her involvement with APhA, Mai is also an active member of the Industry Pharmacists Organization, serving as a value of industry pharmacists case competition advisor & medical affairs mentor.
Mai's goals are to continue engaging in research activities to advance pharmaceutical development, develop resources for pharmacists and health care professionals, and contribute to improving access for patients in the United States and worldwide.
Ngoc Phuong Mai Le (Mai)
Bio
William Wynn, PharmD, is a graduate of the Medical University of South Carolina (BS, 1997) and the University of South Carolina (PharmD, 1999), currently living in Blythewood, SC. He is currently the head, U.S. field medical affairs east for Indivior. Before Indivior, from 2019 to the end of 2020, he was the director of pharmacy for the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Healthy Connections Medicaid. William was an assistant professor of pharmacy practice, experiential education coordinator, and interim campus dean, at the South University School of Pharmacy from 2009 to 2019. He was a Revco and CVS pharmacist from 1997 to 2009, serving as a staff pharmacist, pharmacist in charge, and pharmacy supervisor.
William is a former president of the South Carolina Pharmacy Association, and currently serves as treasurer for the association. He was the inaugural chair for the South Carolina Board of Pharmacy's Pharmacist Workplace Conditions Committee and the first chair-elect of the South Carolina All Pharmacy Conference. William is also the recipient of the Smith Drug Visionary Leadership Award, the Class of 2019 Teacher of the Year at South University, the Ken Couch Distinguished Mentor Award, and the South Carolina Pharmacy Association 2020 Pharmacist of the Year.
William Wynn
PharmD
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Olivia Strain, PharmD, is a medical science liaison with the GSK Vaccines Field Medical Team and is responsible for covering Mississippi, Walgreens nationwide, and several national pharmacy associations, including APhA, the National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations, the National Community Pharmacists Association, and CPESN USA. Olivia is a Mississippi native and received her PharmD degree from the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy in 2007. Prior to joining GSK, she practiced for almost 18 years at Walgreens, most recently as a clinical services pharmacist and PGY1 community-based pharmacy residency program director and preceptor. Additionally, she held appointment as a part-time clinical associate professor and a PGY1 community-based pharmacy residency program preceptor with the school of pharmacy in Jackson, MS. She is actively involved locally and nationally, holding leadership, committee, and delegate positions with the Mississippi Pharmacists Association and APhA.
Olivia resides in Madison, MS, with her husband and a house full of daughters. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling with family and friends, teaching and volunteering with church and Young Life, running, and anything sports-related.
Olivia Strain
PharmD
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Marilena Antonopoulos, PharmD, is a medical affairs professional with more than 15 years experience in the pharmaceutical industry. She has spent her entire pharmaceutical industry career in U.S. medical affairs. Prior to joining industry, she was faculty at the Long Island University Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy. She also developed strong clinical pharmacy skills while working at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in New York City. During these years, she precepted numerous student pharmacists and residents. Prior to joining academia, Marilena had experience working in a community pharmacy as a pharmacist and pharmacy intern at Ecker Drugs in Brooklyn, NY. She also possesses extensive knowledge and training in global public health with hands on international experience through mission trips and other volunteer opportunities.
Marilena Antonopoulos
PharmD
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Teams are at the heart of our association's impact. By joining a team, you will collaborate with like-minded professionals, share insights, and work together on key initiatives that shape the future of our field.
The Community is led by a chair, chair-elect, and member-at-large (up to three) that serve to advance the work of the Community. Team members are appointed by the Community leadership.
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