Conference Speakers

Scott Wozniak
Leadership Consultant & Author
Scott is a former leader of organizational effectiveness initiatives at the Chick-fil-A Support Center, a trusted advisor to leaders of top brands, including Disney, Starbucks, Crumbl and many leading business-to-business companies.

Gus Bassani, PharmD
PCCA Chief Executive Officer
Serving as PCCA’s CEO since April 2025, Gus joined PCCA in September 2002, and has contributed extensively to the organization’s scientific, technical and strategic pursuits — most recently as the company’s Chief Scientific Officer. Beyond his core responsibilities, Gus actively participates in legislative, regulatory and public affairs initiatives.

Erin Michael, MBA, MS, CPhT, FAPC
PCCA Senior Director of Member Relations
A dedicated team member at PCCA since 2006, Erin has held several key positions including Territory Manager, Member Development Specialist, CPMS Sales and Marketing Consultant, Regional Sales Manager, Director of Outside Sales, and most recently, Director of Member Engagement. Prior to PCCA, Erin served as General Manager for a multi-location independent pharmacy in Northern California.
Johnathan Adly, PharmD, MBA
TJM Labs
Jonathan Adly is the founder and CEO of TJM Labs, a company building automation for modern pharmacy. Jonathan is a licensed pharmacist, software engineer and operator — a rare combination of disciplines that allows him to bridge the gap between clinical practice and advanced technology. He previously led AI infrastructure at CaryRx and founded GalenAI, bringing extensive expertise in pharmacy operations and AI infrastructure.

Katie Albers, CPhT, FAPC
Impact Compounding
Katie is a part-owner, Operations Manager and Compounding Technician at Impact Compounding in Tipp City, Ohio, where she focuses on prescription compounding, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, pharmacy operations, marketing and provider relations. She has been featured on PCCA’s Tech Talk Podcast and was honored as PCCA’s 2025 USA Compounding Technician of the Year.

Daniel Banov, RPh, MS
PCCA
The leader of our innovations in base technology, Daniel joined PCCA in 2011 and is currently vice president of research and development. He has more than 20 years of hands-on experience in preformulation/formulation/reformulation of a variety of dosage forms, specializing in pharmaceutical solids, liquids and semisolids. He has worked extensively on the development of novel techniques for skin-permeation enhancement.

Matt Brensel, PharmD
ScriptWorks Pharmacy
As a third-generation compounding pharmacist, Matt is Vice President of ScriptWorks Pharmacy in Walnut Creek, California. He enjoys the opportunity to merge his passion for pharmacy and veterinary medicine by assisting local veterinarians with some of their most difficult infectious disease cases. Matt received PCCA’s George Roentsch New Innovator Award in 2025.

Scott Brunner, CAE
Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding
Scott has served as CEO of the Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding (APC) since 2019. APC is the voice for pharmacy compounding, representing compounding pharmacists and technicians in both 503A and 503B settings, as well as prescribers, educators, researchers and suppliers. Formerly, he was Senior Vice President Communications and External Relations for the National Community Pharmacists Association.

Easton Bryant, PharmD
North Century Pharmacy & The Rx Grid
Easton Bryant is a nationally recognized pharmacist, educator and entrepreneur. He is the owner of North Century Pharmacy, a rapidly scaling e-commerce and compounding pharmacy brand known for its science-backed supplement line and straight-talking educational content. With a deep respect for both clinical science and functional health, he’s on a mission to help people feel actually better without the fluff, confusion, or false promises. He also owns and operates The Rx Grid, a collaborative that empowers pharmacists to break free from the traditional mold and build profitable, purpose-driven practices in functional-based care.

Deborah Clark, RPh, FACVP
PCCA
Deborah became a PCCA clinical compounding pharmacist in 2009. Her areas of interest include veterinary compounding, hormone replacement, pain/wound care, pediatrics and dermatology. She frequently speaks at PCCA symposiums and is a Fellow of the American College of Veterinary Pharmacists. Deborah is a UNC Chapel Hill pharmacy graduate and is licensed in North Carolina.

Courtaney Davis, CPhT, BBA
PCCA
A member of PCCA’s Formulation Development department since 2005, Courtaney assists in the creation of new formulas, as well as continually updating/revising existing formulas. Additionally, she takes technical calls from members regarding calculations, formula troubleshooting and equipment usage. Courtaney also works closely with PCCA Quality Control to ensure our chemicals and devices continue to perform to our highest standards in our formulas.

Sebastian Denison, RPh
PCCA
Sebastian joined PCCA as a clinical compounding pharmacist in 2011, having practiced nonsterile compounding for 11 years in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He works with both the U.S. and Canadian education teams, training pharmacists, technicians and students. Sebastian helps community pharmacies and health systems to achieve regulatory compliance and implement best practices. He has collaborated on projects with the LDN Research Trust and been a guest on the LDN Radio Show, thanks to his interest in therapeutic applications for low-dose naltrexone.

Caroline Girardeau, PharmD, MBA, PMP, BCPS, ACHC/PCAB
Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC)
Caroline is Pharmacy Program Director at Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC). With more than 30 years of pharmacy practice and strategic leadership experience, she has extensive expertise in sterile and hazardous compounding, cleanroom design and renovation, accreditation readiness and regulatory compliance. Throughout her career, she has led pharmacy operations and inspection preparedness for complex compounding facilities and is a frequent speaker on pharmacy quality, accreditation and compliance.

Mark Gonzalez, PharmD
PCCA
Mark is known for sharing with PCCA members his clever and compelling strategies for connecting with practitioners and patients. He’s also a frequent speaker on topics such as HRT, dermatology and veterinary compounding. While Mark started full-time with PCCA as a Clinical Compounding Pharmacist in 2017, that was after he had concurrently worked for PCCA as a contract consultant for 17 years and operated his own pharmacy in Yorba Linda, California for 18 years. Mark has also worked with facilities in Haiti, India and Cuba to help introduce compounding and increase patient access to important pharmaceutical and compounding options.

Isha Gupta, PharmD, MBA
HatchRx Compounding Pharmacy
Isha’s pharmacy in Long Island, New York, operates on the idea that modern innovation and personalized medicine should work hand-in-hand to meet each person’s unique health needs. Focused on patient education, she strives to empower patients to take control of their health through customized solutions. Isha received PCCA’s George Roentsch New Innovator Award in 2024.

Lizzie Harbin
Precision Health Holdings
Lizzie is Chief Corporate Affairs Officer of Precision Health Holdings, the strategic holding company uniting PCCA, Eagle Analytical and Wilcrest Pharma. She leads cross-entity strategic planning, facilitates critical conversations and ensures the right people are engaged at the right time to drive impact. In addition, she serves as the inaugural President of the RISE Institute for Compounding.

Beau Harger, PharmD
PCCA
Beau joined PCCA in January 2015 as a full-time clinical compounding pharmacist, after serving part-time for the previous year and a half. Many members will recognize him as a speaker and lab instructor from PCCA training events. Previously, Beau worked as a compounding pharmacist for 15 years, including 8 years as the pharmacist in charge of Nucara Compounding Pharmacy in Austin, Texas. He is a graduate of the University of Mississippi and taught pharmacology at William Carey College in Gulfport, Mississippi.

Katy Hecker, PharmD
PCCA
Katy joined the PCCA Clinical Services team in 2024. A graduate of Creighton University School of Pharmacy and Health Professions in Omaha, Nebraska, Katy discovered her passion for compounding while working as a pharmacist intern at a specialty pharmacy catering to both human and veterinary needs. She has worked as a staff pharmacist, Pharmacist-in-Charge in retail and specialty compounding settings, and a Clinical Consulting Pharmacist for a medical practice. Katy is a Certified Health and Well-Being Coach and has special interest in veterinary pharmacy and women’s health.

Tricia Heitman, PharmD
PCCA
Since 2000, Tricia has been a full-time clinical compounding pharmacist at PCCA, assisting pharmacists in the US and Canada and speaking at PCCA symposiums. Tricia’s areas of interest include pediatric compounding (including autism treatment), women’s health, GI health and pain management. She is a University of Houston College of Pharmacy graduate and completed a PCCA PharmD Residency.

Catherine Henderson, PharmD
PCCA
Before joining the PCCA Clinical Services team in 2023, Catherine operated a lifestyle medicine health-coaching practice in Alabama, where she consulted virtually with clients from across the country. Catherine’s passions include sharing her expertise in lifestyle-related illnesses and diseases to resolve complex health issues. She is a graduate of the McWhorter School of Pharmacy at Samford University.

Doug Hoey, RPh, MBA
National Community Pharmacists Association
Since 2011, Doug has served as CEO of the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA), which represents nearly 19,400 pharmacy small businesses. He is a licensed pharmacist in Oklahoma, Virginia and Texas, and previously practiced in a variety of community pharmacy settings, including his own family’s pharmacy. Doug is widely quoted by media as an industry expert on community pharmacy practice issues.

Sara Hover, RPh, FAARM
PCCA
Sara loves to educate pharmacists and physicians on a variety of topics including women’s health, hormone replacement and compounding options to improve patients’ lives. She joined the PCCA Clinical Services team in 2013 and is currently PCCA Senior Director of Clinical Services. Prior to working at PCCA, she spent 20 years practicing pharmacy as a PCCA member with 10 of those years as a pharmacy owner.

Dawn Ipsen, PharmD, FAPC, FACA, FACVP
Kusler’s Compounding Pharmacy & Clark’s Compounding Pharmacy
As pharmacist and owner of Kusler’s Compounding Pharmacy in Snohomish, Washington, and Clark’s Compounding Pharmacy in Bellevue, Washington, Dawn is a member of the Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding and Washington State Pharmacy Association. She is also a Clinical Instructor for the University of Washington School of Pharmacy and an Affiliate Faculty Member for Bastyr University. Dawn received the David Sparks Advocacy Award in 2025.

Nat Jones, RPh, FAPC
PCCA
With a keen interest in research and educating others about dermatology, Nat has published articles in lay and professional journals, presented at conferences and authored an open-access eBook on psoriasis. He’s also an esteemed international speaker on various medical topics and a fellow in the Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding. A VCU School of Pharmacy graduate, Nat owned a compounding pharmacy for 20 years before joining PCCA’s Clinical Services team in Houston. His greatest joy is being a grandparent to nine grandchildren.

Peter Koshland, PharmD
Koshland Pharm: Custom Compounding Pharmacy
Peter opened Koshland Pharm in 2009 in San Franscisco and is known for his passion for speaking about health topics to both medical and general audiences. Peter also advocates for our industry, consistently engaging in dialogue about regulatory standards, quality assurance and patient care. In 2025, Peter was honored as PCCA’s USA Compounding Pharmacist of the Year.

Ranel Larsen, PharmD
PCCA
Ranel became a PCCA a clinical compounding pharmacist in 2014. Prior to joining PCCA, she worked in retail pharmacy for three years and then operated a compounding-only pharmacy for more than four years. Her areas of interest include HRT for men and women, veterinary medicine, pain management and dermatology. She is a graduate of the Roseman University School of Pharmacy.

Stacey Lemus, BS
PCCA
Stacey is a Senior Formulation Specialist and Project Manager at PCCA with over 25 years of experience in the compounding industry. Since joining the Formulation Development team in 2012, she has led high-impact projects, including maintaining and updating the PCCA Flavor Guide, and continues to help drive R&D innovation. Beyond her technical role, Stacey also serves as a training lab instructor at PCCA, where she is dedicated to empowering compounders through hands-on education and professional development.

Matt Lester, RPh, MBA, BCSCP
PCCA
Before Matthew joined PCCA as a clinical compounding pharmacist in 2022, he was COO of Oakdell Pharmacy, where he specialized in infusion, long-term care, consulting and disease management. With a passion for patient care, Matthew is formerly a member of the NCPA Compounding Steering Committee and currently serves as a preceptor for pharmacy schools including The University of Texas College of Pharmacy, Duquesne and Xavier, among others. He also holds advanced certifications in sterile compounding and hormone replacement.

Mandy Mahoney, CDMP
Storey Marketing
As owner of Storey Marketing, an agency specializing in promoting independent and compounding pharmacy, Mandy has helped thousands of pharmacists across North America strengthen patient and provider engagement through targeted marketing endeavors over the past 25 years. She helps translate technical clinical information into clear, audience-focused communications, providing compounding pharmacies with practical ways to grow their reach — communicate their value and build lasting relationships in an evolving marketplace.

Nicolette Mathey, PharmD
Atrium24 Technologies
Nicolette is the Founder and CEO of Atrium24 Technologies, a pharmacy technology company whose flagship product, Dotti, is an AI-powered CRM that helps independent and compounding pharmacies turn dispensing data into smarter prescriber outreach and growth. A pharmacist with more than 25 years in the industry, she founded Atrium24 to give pharmacy owners a simpler alternative to the overwhelming enterprise software most are forced to piece together.

Melissa Merrell-Rhoads, PharmD
PCCA
As PCCA’s Senior Director of Formulations, Melissa leads her team through the creation of new formulas, overseeing all updates, and maintaining the company’s extensive formulation database. These new and updated formulas are typically initiated by member requests, consultant requests (from research or presentations), new bases, new chemicals, new devices, industry trends and drug shortages. Melissa’s therapeutic areas of interest include women’s health, veterinary and pain management. Prior to joining PCCA in 2004, she worked as a compounding pharmacist in pharmacies in Georgia and Florida and earned her pharmacy degree from Mercer University in Atlanta, Georgia.

Madison Peach-Keen, PharmD, RPh
Peachy-Keen Health + Wellness
As a holistic prescribing pharmacist, Madison is driven by a passion for finding the root cause of chronic conditions and empowering her patients through education. With over a decade of dedicated experience in the field, she founded Peachy-Keen Health + Wellness, compounding pharmacy dedicated to personalized and functional medicine. Madison started her career in compounding as an educator at PCCA, after completing her studies at the University of South Carolina.

Laura Pfaffenberger, PharmD
PCCA
With more than 20 years in compounding, including 13 years running her own specialty pharmacy, Laura now coaches and mentors pharmacy owners as PCCA’s Director of Business Solutions. She combines clinical expertise, business leadership and training in brain-based coaching from the Neuroleadership Institute to help clients grow their businesses and teams.

Rachael Pontikes, JD
Blank Rome LLP
Rachael is a Chicago-based attorney who specializes in representing healthcare and life sciences clients. Widely regarded as a thought leader in the compounding sector, she represents coalitions of compounding pharmacies and outsourcing facilities to challenge FDA, state regulators or other regulatory bodies on critical issues defining the industry. A recognized national authority, she is personally ranked by Chambers USA in Band 1 for the Illinois Healthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory category. Rachael also counsels compounding pharmacies regarding compliance in an effort to help her clients avoid potentially expensive and protracted litigation.

Bryan Prescott, PharmD, MBA
PCCA
As a key part of PCCA’s Business Accelerator team, Bryan provides financial benchmarking and analysis to help compounding pharmacies thrive in his role as Director of Business Coaching Services. He first joined in 2012 PCCA as a member of the Clinical Services team and transitioned to the Compounding Pharmacy Management Services (CPMS) team in 2015. He has spoken at many PCCA and A4M seminars on pain, wound and palliative care. Before coming to PCCA, he spent 10 years at Pharmcare in Pearland, Texas, as pharmacist in charge and long-term care operations manager.

Pamela W. Smith, MD, MPH, MS
The Center for Precision Medicine
Dr. Smith is the co-director of the Personalized Medicine Certification at The Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida. Senior Partner at The Center for Precision Medicine, Dr. Smith is an internationally known speaker and author of 16 best-selling books. She has been featured on CNN, PBS and many other television networks. Her newest book, How to Prevent Breast Cancer: Before and After, was published in July 2025. She is currently working on her next book, The Truth About Toxins and What You Can Do to Eliminate Them.

Jacob Sweet, PharmD, RPh
Elite Pharmacy
Jacob attended compounding courses at PCCA as Student Member and completed an APPE rotation at PCCA with Dr. Bindhu Batra. He participated in two entrepreneurial startup programs (and owned his first pharmacy) before graduating from Northeast Ohio Medical University in 2022. Jacob co-founded Elite Pharmacy in Canfield, Ohio, which has expanded to five locations in Northeast Ohio, all focused on giving patients access to superior care and customer service. Beyond the pharmacy, he enjoys spending time with his wife Morgan, two fur kiddos (Zoey and Lola) and his family.

Bryan Ziegler, PharmD, MBA
Moss Compounding Pharmacy
The 2021 George Roentsch, RPh, New Innovator Award, Bryan is co-owner of Moss Compounding Pharmacy in Florence, South Carolina. He is also an adjunct clinical associate professor position with the University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy, teaching and mentoring pharmacy students in community pharmacy ownership, pharmacy management and implementing clinical services into the practice setting. Bryan completed an executive residency with the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA).

Celeste Zizzamia, PharmD, BCSCP
PCCA
With an extensive background in sterile compounding, Celeste joined the PCCA Clinical Services team in September 2023 after working as a compounding specialist at Connecticut Children’s Medical Center, where she also helped supervise pharmacy operations and enforce standards for sterile and hazardous drug compounding. While with Connecticut Children’s, she participated in two pharmacy renovations including design, workflow, staff training and implementation for regulatory compliance in their sterile and nonsterile compounding labs. Board-certified in sterile compounding, she has also worked extensively with oncology nurses to ensure safety in using chemotherapy, as well as patient administration of hazardous drugs.
