I am a third-year student pharmacist investigating careers in community and industry settings. PPIP is the perfect blend of my interests in pharmacology and investing. Working with the board and other student pharmacists through PPIP allows me to exercise my leadership abilities and provides me an awareness of emerging therapies that will allow me to better serve patients no matter where my future takes me.

My aspirations to join the pharmaceutical industry following graduation, stem from my goal to combine my clinical knowledge with my interpersonal skills. Being able to understand market trends, as well as communicate a company’s value propositions, are skills that this organization is gifting me to prepare for my future. Through my involvement with PPIP, I’ve come to better understand biotech company interactions with healthcare systems. By performing deep dives into company pipeline products, market trends, and senior management characteristics, our team works to make informed decisions regarding our portfolio.

For over 5 years I have been interested in investing. I have not invested at all yet but I plan on starting to invest within the next year. PPIP will help me gain the knowledge to start investing within my own field. After that, I will be able to invest in areas outside of my field. When I graduate, I plan on pursing the business side of pharmacy, which will be greatly influenced by my involvement in PPIP.