Molly Thompson, PharmD, BCCCP
Position: Faculty Advisor
Pharmacy Interests: Surgical Critical Care and Burn
Other Interests/Hobbies: Baking, Gardening, and Kentucky Sports
What drew me to Buckeyes Without Borders? — I was drawn to BWB due to the opportunity to visit Honduras and provide health care for an underserved population. I also appreciate the work the organization is doing for the underserved community in Columbus and look forward to offering additional local volunteer opportunities for the membership.
Jen Straube
Position: President
Program/Year: Third Year Pharmacy Student
Future Pharmacy Interests: Clinical Pharmacy
Other Pharmacy Orgs/Leadership Positions Held: Chair for APhA OTC Medication Safety, and Kappa Psi
Other Interests/Hobbies: I enjoy watching Netflix, going to OSU sporting events, and playing with my dog and cat (Chico and Leo).
What drew me to Buckeyes Without Borders?
I have always had a passion for providing medical care to communities in low income areas. After going on a brigade through a different organization in my undergrad to Cusco, Peru I realized how much of an impact a small group of people could make on the healthcare for a large population, and how grateful the local people are for everything we do for them. After undergrad, I wanted to be able to make an impact with an organization that does the same thing during pharmacy school. I am very excited for this upcoming year.
Lauren Kobasuk
Position: President-Elect
Program/Year: Second Year Pharmacy Student
Future Pharmacy Interests: Hospital Pharmacy, Long Term Care Pharmacy, Ambulatory Care Pharmacy
Other Pharmacy Orgs/Leadership Positions Held: Program Outreach Coordinator for Student Association for Specialty Pharmacy, member of the Student Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists
Other Interests/Hobbies: I love to travel with my friends whenever I can, and also try new restaurants around Columbus.
What drew me to Buckeyes Without Borders?
I am passionate about helping disadvantaged and underserved populations, as I feel healthcare is a basic human right. This organization will allow me to positively impact patients’ lives internationally and expand my pharmacy skills in a unique setting
Jera Copley
Position: Treasurer
Program/Year: Second Year Pharmacy Student
Future Pharmacy Interests: Hospital or Clinical Pharmacy in a pediatric setting
Other Pharmacy Orgs/Leadership Positions Held: American Pharmacists Association Director of Programming, PharmD Ambassador, Student Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists Member
Other Interests/Hobbies: Outside of pharmacy, I love traveling any chance I get! I enjoy hiking, trying new restaurants, and going to different sporting events in Columbus.
What drew me to Buckeyes Without Borders?
I was drawn to Buckeyes Without Borders because I have always loved traveling and learning about new cultures. I also have a passion for global health, so the ability to travel abroad to learn about another culture while also helping those in need of medical resources we have access to was the perfect combination. I was also drawn to Buckeyes Without Borders so that I could step out of my comfort zone and have experiences that will influence me both as a person and future pharmacist.
Sam Bailey
Position: Treasurer-Elect
Program/Year: Second Year Pharmacy Student
Future Pharmacy Interest: Hospital, Ambulatory Care, Pediatrics- honestly keeping my options open
Other Pharmacy Orgs/Leadership Positions Held: Teaching Assistant for PHR 2100/2101, Student Society of Health-System Pharmacists
Other Interests/Hobbies: I enjoy lifting/working out and spending time with friends and family.
What drew me to Buckeyes Without Borders?
I have always been passionate about other cultures/languages, and I would love the opportunity to travel to another country to help underserved populations. I minored in Spanish and have always been eager to practice speaking the language/improve my fluency in order to help a more diverse population of patients. BWB allows me to further both my personal and professional development.
Adrienne Ross
Position: Vice President of Outreach and Engagement
Program/Year: Third Year Pharmacy Student
Future Pharmacy Interests: Specialty Practice, Inpatient, Clinical Administration
Other Pharmacy Orgs/Leadership Positions Held: Vice President of Student Association of Specialty Pharmacy, Generation Rx Ambassador, Helping Hands Clinical Coordinator, Teaching Assistant for Pills, Potions, and Poisons
Other Interests/Hobbies: gardening, cooking new recipes, reading, and boating
What drew me to Buckeyes Without Borders?
Buckeyes Without Borders presents the opportunity to connect with individuals and various cultures through service and applying learned clinical skills. A previous medical service trip to Nicaragua has opened my perspective to the importance of global health and working with peers to support underserved populations.
Nicole Glatz
Position: Vice President of Communications and Marketing
Program/Year: Third Year Pharmacy Student
Future Pharmacy Interests: Hospital or Ambulatory Care Pharmacy
Other Pharmacy Orgs/Leadership Positions Held: Rho Chi Service Chair and Pharmacy Ambassador Coordinator
Other Interests/Hobbies: I love to hike, try new restaurants, volunteer for Habitat for Humanity, and I am trying to complete the Columbus Coffee Trail.
What drew me to Buckeyes Without Borders?
I went on a mission trip in undergraduate school to help rebuild houses after the flooding in Louisiana and it was one of my favorite experiences. I love that Buckeyes Without Borders gives me a chance to give back and help provide medical care to communities in lower income areas.
Kyndal Lemelin
Position: Vice President of Marketing
Program/Year: First Year Pharmacy Student
Future Pharmacy Interests: Hospital Pharmacy, unsure what area
Other Pharmacy Orgs/Leadership Positions Held: SSHP and GenRX (no other leadership positions yet!)
Other Interests/Hobbies: I am new to Columbus, so I love exploring the city and finding new restaurants, things to do, and events and festivals to attend!
What drew me to Buckeyes Without Borders?
I am very interested in serving underserved populations as well as in learning about healthcare and its limitations outside of the United States. I personally grow most when I am put into new situations, often ones that stretch my comfort level, and loved the idea of extending my professional experience in such a unique and impactful way.
Mal Trombetta
Position: Vice President of Fundraising and Honduras Trip Chair
Program/Year: Third Year Pharmacy Student
Future Pharmacy Interests: Ambulatory Care Pharmacy
Other Pharmacy Orgs/Leadership Positions Held: Physicians CareConnection Student Coordinator, PharmD Ambassador, Generation Rx Ambassador, and member of Student Society of Health-System Pharmacists
Other Interests/Hobbies: I enjoy working out, playing volleyball, yoga, traveling, and spending time with my family and friends.
What drew me to Buckeyes Without Borders?
I was drawn to Buckeyes Without Borders because I have always had a passion for helping others. With BWB’s focus on serving the underserved combined with my love of travel, I knew it was an organization I had to join!
Keemia Rashidi
Position: Honduras Trip Chair
Program/Year: Third Year Pharmacy Student
Future Pharmacy Interests: Clinical Pharmacy
Other Pharmacy Orgs/Leadership Positions Held: CPNP(historian), SSHP
Other Interests/Hobbies: Soccer and yoga
What drew me to Buckeyes Without Borders?
Last year, when I was a P1, I got an email about Buckeyes Without Boarders and their medical brigade. I read into it and applied even though I have never done something like this before and I also did not know anyone who was involved. I wanted to step out of my comfort zone and I am so happy that I did. It turns out I have a passion for global health and everyone I went with on that trip became one of my best friends. The trip made so much of an impact on me that I decided to run for trip chair and I can’t wait to go back!
Shanee Patel
Position: P1 Liaison
Program/Year: First Year Pharmacy Student
Future Pharmacy Interest: Independent Community Pharmacy
Other Pharmacy Orgs/Leadership Positions Held: APhA Committee Chair for I Will Help You, Generation Rx Ambassador
Other Interests/Hobbies: I love to travel with my family and friends, and I also like to workout at Cyclebar.
What drew me to Buckeyes Without Borders?
I have always been passionate about learning about new cultures and serving the underserved in any way that I can. Buckeyes Without Borders combines both of these in a way that is exciting and rewarding. Being able to help and educate more people is what healthcare providers should be doing throughout their careers, so this is a great opportunity to learn those tasks.