Connect with Ambassadors

School of Pharmacy Ambassadors are an elite group of students who embody the spirit of UConn Pharmacy and represent the school to a variety of audiences including prospective and current students, alumni, donors, and others interested in the school. Whether you are a first year student, transfer or Ph.D. candidate we will match you with an ambassador that can talk with you and answer your questions.

Ambassadors are knowledgeable about many aspects of our School and are available to talk about their experience with prospective students in person, by phone, or online.

B.S. in Pharmacy Studies and Pharm.D. programs

If you would like to connect with one of our School of Pharmacy Ambassadors to learn more about Pharm.D. classes, the benefits of experiential education, student life, and the overall UConn School of Pharmacy experience please email: pharmacy@uconn.edu and we will connect you.

Ph.D. and Masters programs

Prospective Ph.D. students, please complete our inquiry form to start your connection.

Questions you can ask your Pharm.D. ambassador:

Not sure what to ask? Here are some ideas:
  • Explain the steps from First year to B.S. Pharmacy Studies to Pharm.D.
  • What do P1, P2, P3, and P4 mean?
  • How can I get a biology minor?
  • What classes do you take in each professional year?
  • How many classes/credits do I take per semester?
  • Do I need to take an admissions exam (PCAT)?
  • How can I join clubs in pharmacy?
  • What clubs can I join to get more involved in pharmacy?
  • What kinds of clubs are there?
  • What do I need to do to transfer into UConn for pharmacy school from another college?
  • What extracurriculars besides pharmacy can I get involved in?
  • What are professionalism ceremonies?
  • How difficult is it to manage time in pharmacy school?
  • How can I better manage my time while juggling all these classes?
  • Where can I go if I need extra help with my pharmacy classes?
  • What is UNIV / FYE?
  • Where should I live as a first year student?
  • What is the pharmacy house learning community?
  • I’m an/may be an Honors student, can I still live in the pharmacy learning community?
  • What are the tracks and dual degree programs offered at UConn School of Pharmacy?
  • What's the admission process like?
  • Do I need an interview to get into the school of pharmacy?
  • How much is tuition?
  • Should I have my E-course/W-course done before pharmacy school?
  • What are some good E and W courses?
  • What is the breakdown of classes prior to applying to pharmacy school?
  • How hard is the pre-professional period of the program?
  • Where can I go for academic help as a pre-professional student?
  • Will my credits transfer over from my current university?
  • What’s the transfer to UConn student ratio?
  • What is the gender ratio in class?
  • Is there diversity of students in your program?
  • What are IPPEs and APPEs?
  • How do I find an IPPE or APPE to work  at?
  • What is a preceptor?
  • What are service learning hours?
  • Can I still have a social life while doing pharmacy?
  • Who is in charge of admissions and student affairs in the professional program? Pre-professional program?
  • Are all of the pharmacy classes held in the same building?
  • Are there any practicals done while in pharmacy school?
  • How do the MPH and MBA programs work?
  • What is the Honors program?
  • What are lunch and learns?
  • Are most students from the Connecticut area?
  • What happens during the fourth year of pharmacy school?
  • What work opportunities are available for students?
  • I’m out of state, are work opportunities/rotation locations available in my area?
  • I have AP / ECE credits, can I bring them so I don’t have to retake classes?
  • How can I get involved in research? What opportunities are available at UConn?
  • Can I transfer to UConn without doing the prerequisite courses?

Our Ambassadors

Tram Nguyen, Pharm.D. candidate ’25

Name: Tram Nguyen
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Hometown: West Hartford, CT
Transfer student: No

Clubs/Orgs/Tracks:

  • Alpha Zeta Omega, Excheque (Treasurer) and Fundraising Committee Member
  • Asian/Asian American Mentoring Program (AMP), Mentor
  • Honors Program
  • School of Pharmacy Ambassador Program, Co-Chair
  • School of Pharmacy Peer Mentorship Program, Mentor
  • Student Society of Health System Pharmacists (SSHP), President
  • Urban Service Track/AHEC Scholar
  • Vietnamese Student Association, Member

Gianni J Contrera, Pharm.D. candidate ’25

Name: Gianni J Contrera
Pronouns: he/him/his
Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
Transfer student: Yes

Clubs/Orgs/Tracks:

  • American Pharmacy Association national member
  • American Society of Clinical Pharmacists Member
  • Industry Pharmacy Organization Member
  • Phi Lambda Sigma / Pharmacy Leadership Society Member 
  • School of Pharmacy Ambassador Program, Co-Chair
  • School of Pharmacy Peer Mentorship Program, Mentor
  • Tri Alpha Honors Society member

Nicola Wood, Pharm.D. candidate ’25

Name: Nicola Wood
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Hometown: Mystic, CT
Transfer student: No

Clubs/Orgs/Tracks:

  • Phi Lambda Sigma, Secretary 
  • School of Pharmacy Ambassador Program, Co-Chair
  • Student Educational Assistance (SEA), member 
  • Urban Service Track/AHEC Scholar

Chloe Hurme, Pharm.D. candidate ’26

Name: Chloe Hurme

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Pharm.D Year: Pharm.D. Candidate ‘26

Hometown, State/Country: Monroe, CT

Transfer student: No

Clubs/Orgs/Tracks:

  • Honors Program
  • Journal Club, member
  • Lambda Kappa Sigma Pharmacy Fraternity, member
  • Q Center, Chemistry tutor
  • School of Pharmacy Ambassador Program, Student Ambassador
  • Student College of Clinical Pharmacy (SCCP), member
  • Student Society of Health System Pharmacists (SSHP), P1 Liaison 
  • UConn Alzheimer's Association, Nursing Home Coordinator

 

Haley Whelchel, Pharm.D. candidate ’25

Name: Haley Whelchel
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Hometown: Wethersfield, CT
Transfer student: No

Clubs/Orgs/Tracks:

  • Alpha Epsilon Phi Sorority
  • Honors Program
  • Lambda Kappa Sigma Pharmacy Fraternity
  • School of Pharmacy Ambassador Program, Student Ambassador
  • Student College of Clinical Pharmacy
  • UConn Red Cross Club

Aryanna Lebron, Pharm.D. candidate ’25

Name: Aryanna Lebron

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Pharm.D Year: Pharm.D. Candidate ‘25

Hometown, State/Country: Plainville, CT

Transfer student: No

Clubs/Orgs/Tracks:

  • Alpha Zeta Omega Member
  • American Association of Psychiatric Pharmacists Member
  • Leaders Track Scholar 
  • No Friend Left nALoxONE Member
  • Pre-Professional Pharmacy Mentor
  • School of Pharmacy Ambassador Program, Student Ambassador
  • Student College of Clinical Pharmacy Member
  • Urban Service Track Scholar

 

Aleena Thomas, Pharm.D. candidate ’25

Name: Aleena Thomas

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Pharm.D Year: Pharm.D. Candidate ‘25

Hometown, State/Country: West Hartford, CT

Transfer student: No

Clubs/Orgs/Tracks:

  • Alpha Zeta Omega -- Recording Signare (secretary), Outreach Committee Member
  • Clinic Boards -- Keney Park Clinic Board Member
  • Diversity Committee -- Inclusion Co-Chair, Recruitment Co-Chair
  • Honors Program
  • Phi Lambda Sigma -- PSG Representative
  • School of Pharmacy Ambassador Program, Student Ambassador
  • School of Pharmacy Peer Mentor
  • Student National Pharmacy Association (SNPhA) -- Remember the Ribbon Chair
  • Student Society of Health Systems Pharmacists (SSHP) -- Historian
  • Student Health Fair 2023 -- Content Coordination Committee Head
  • Urban Service Track -- From Wheeze to Breeze Team Co-Lead

Ethan Yazdanpanah, Pharm.D. candidate ’25

Name: Ethan Yazdanpanah

Pronouns: he/him/his

Pharm.D Year: Pharm.D. Candidate ‘25

Hometown, State/Country: Princeton, MA

Transfer student: No

Clubs/Orgs/Tracks:

  • American Society of Pharmacists (APhA-ASP), Member
  • Alpha Zeta Omega Professional Pharmaceutical Fraternity, Outreach Chair
  • American Society of Consulting Pharmacists (ASCP), Pharmacy Student Government Representative
  • Industry Pharmacists Organization (IPhO), Member
  • Pharmacy Student Government
  • School of Pharmacy Ambassador Program, Student Ambassador

Ina Lami, Pharm.D. candidate ’25

Name: Ina Lami

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Pharm.D Year: Pharm. D. Candidate 2025

Hometown, State/Country: Waterbury, CT

Transfer student: No

Clubs/Orgs/Tracks:

  • School of Pharmacy Ambassador Program, Student Ambassador
  • Honors Program 
  • Student Educational Assistance (SEA), Assistant Coordinator
  • Professionalism Committee, Class Representative

Kaylee Morosky, Pharm.D. candidate ’25

Name: Kaylee Morosky

Pronouns: She/her/hers

Pharm.D Year: PharmD Candidate ‘25

Hometown, State/Country: Middletown, CT

Transfer student: No

Clubs/Orgs/Tracks:

  • Lambda Kappa Sigma, Vice President
  • Student College of Clinical Pharmacy (SCCP), Secretary
  • Phi Lambda Sigma, Member
  • Leaders Track Scholar
  • Honors Program
  • School of Pharmacy Ambassador Program, Student Ambassador
  • No Friend Left nALoxONE, Member
  • Alpha Epsilon Phi, Member

Sydney Kolosky, Pharm.D. candidate ’26

Name: Sydney Kolosky

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Pharm.D Year: Pharm. D. Candidate 2026

Hometown, State/Country: Winsted, CT

Transfer student: No

Clubs/Orgs/Tracks:

  • American Society of Consultant Pharmacist (member)
  • Lambda Kappa Sigma, President-elect
  • No Friend Left nALoxONE (member)
  • Pharmacy First Year Experience Mentor
  • Pharmacy Student Government, P1 Representative
  • Student College of Clinical Pharmacy (member)
  • Student Pediatric Pharmacy Association Group (member)
  • School of Pharmacy Ambassador Program, Student Ambassador

Amanda Bean, Pharm.D. candidate ’25

Name: Amanda Bean

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Pharm.D Year: Pharm. D. Candidate 2025

Hometown, State/Country: Shelton, CT

Transfer student: No

Clubs/Orgs/Tracks:

  • American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (President)
  • American Association of Psychiatric Pharmacists (PSG representative)
  • Lambda Kappa Sigma (member)
  • Phi Lambda Sigma (member)
  • Rho Chi Honor Society
  • School of Pharmacy Ambassador Program, Student Ambassador

Lyla White, Pharm.D. candidate ’26

Name: Lyla White

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Pharm.D Year: Pharm. D. Candidate 2026

Hometown, State/Country: Newington, CT

Transfer student: No

Clubs/Orgs/Tracks:

  • AMPC (member)
  • APhA (member and immunization committee member)
  • Climbing Team (VP)
  • Curriculum committee (P1 Representative)
  • Dr. Chaudhuri’s lab (researcher)
  • Hillel (participant)
  • Honors in STEM (Secretary)
  • Honors Program
  • IPhO (member)
  • No Friend Left Naloxone (member)
  • PATH (peer mentor)
  • Peer Advisors (peer advisor)
  • SCCP (member)
  • School of Pharmacy Ambassador Program, Student Ambassador
  • STEM Scholar

Roshni Karun, Pharm.D. candidate ’25

Name: Roshi Karun

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Pharm.D Year: PharmD Candidate ‘25

Hometown, State/Country: Norwich, CT

Transfer student: No

Clubs/Orgs/Tracks:

  • Honors Program
  • Lambda Kappa Sigma, Project HOPE Chair 
  • Phi Lambda Sigma, Member
  • Rho Chi, Member 
  • School of Pharmacy Ambassador Program, Student Ambassador
  • Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA), President

Merna Seleman, Pharm.D. candidate ’25

Name: Merna Seleman

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Pharm.D Year: Pharm. D. Candidate 2025

Hometown, State/Country: Burlington, MA

Transfer student: No

Clubs/Orgs/Tracks:

  • Alpha Zeta Omega, Corresponding Signare
  • American Society of Consultant Pharmacist, Vice President
  • Leaders Track Scholar
  • Phi Lambda Sigma, Treasurer
  • School of Pharmacy Ambassador Program, Student Ambassador
  • Student Health Fair Co-chair

Angela Courgi, Pharm.D. candidate ’25

Name: Angela Courgi

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Pharm.D Year: PharmD Candidate ‘25

Hometown, State/Country: New Fairfield, CT

Transfer student: No

Clubs/Orgs/Tracks:

  • Alpha Zeta Omega - Social Chair 
  • American Society of Consultant Pharmacists - Secretary 
  • Leaders Track Scholar
  • Phi Lambda Sigma - Historian
  • School of Pharmacy Ambassador Program, Student Ambassador

Kim Berardis, Pharm.D. candidate ’25

Name: Kim Berardis

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Pharm.D Year: Pharm. D. Candidate 2025

Hometown, State/Country: Deep River, CT

Transfer student: No

Clubs/Orgs/Tracks:

  • Curriculum and Curricular Assessment Committee, Member
  • Honors Program
  • Lu Lab, Member
  • School of Pharmacy Ambassador Program, Student Ambassador

Alvin Tan, Pharm.D. candidate ’25

Name: Alvin Tan

Pronouns: he/him/his

Pharm.D Year: PharmD Candidate ‘25

Hometown, State/Country: Westwood, MA

Transfer student: No

Clubs/Orgs/Tracks:

  • Alpha Zeta Omega - Pharmacy Student Government (PSG) Representative
  • American Society of Consultant Pharmacists - Member
  • Honors Program
  • Industry Pharmacists Organization - Member
  • Leaders Track
  • School of Pharmacy Ambassador Program, Student Ambassador
  • Student Health Fair Recruitment Committee

Zach Galietta, Pharm.D. candidate ’26

Name: Zach Galietta

Pronouns: he/him/his

Pharm.D Year: Pharm. D. Candidate 2026

Hometown, State/Country: East Longmeadow, MA

Transfer student: No

Clubs/Orgs/Tracks:

  • Alpha Zeta Omega, Recruitment Chair
  • Curriculum & Curricular Assessment Committee, P1 Representative
  • Dean's Student Liaison Committee, P1 Representative
  • Honors Program
  • Peer Advising Program, Advisor
  • School of Pharmacy Ambassador Program, Student Ambassador
  • Student College of Clinical Pharmacy, Member

Kyle Grenier, Pharm.D. candidate ’26

Name: Kyle Grenier

Pronouns: he/him/his

Pharm.D Year: PharmD Candidate ‘26

Hometown, State/Country: Watertown, CT

Transfer student: No

Clubs/Orgs/Tracks:

  • Alpha Zeta Omega, Director of Candidate Education
  • Club Running, Member
  • First Year Experience, Mentor
  • Honors Program
  • Peer Advising
  • School of Pharmacy Ambassador Program, Student Ambassador

Carly Sanderson, Pharm.D. candidate ’26

Name: Carly Sanderson

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Pharm.D Year: Pharm. D. Candidate 2026

Hometown, State/Country: Hopkinton, MA

Transfer student: No

Clubs/Orgs/Tracks:

  • Alpha Zeta Omega - Candidate Education Committee
  • ASCP-historian 
  • SCCP- member
  • School of Pharmacy Ambassador Program, Student Ambassador