ACPHS Alumni Awards
The annual Alumni Awards Dinner hosted during Reunion Weekend provides the ACPHS community with an opportunity to recognize alumni and friends of the College who have brought distinction to our community through their achievements and service. ACPHS proudly works with a committee of 17 dedicated alumni who independently review the nominations and grant alumni awards each year.
The alumni awards will be presented as a part of the Reunion Weekend celebrations on the weekend of October 2 and 3, 2026. 
The images are ordered according to the recipients outlined below
2026 Alumni Award Honorees
Angelo Angerame, RPh is a 1983 graduate of Albany College of Pharmacy who has built a broad and successful career across retail pharmacy, hospital and long-term-care pharmacy, consulting, and pharmacy leadership. Early in his career, he played a key role in the expansion of Fay’s Drugs and went on to hold management and director-level positions across multiple areas of pharmacy practice. A longtime advocate for the profession, he has served as President of the Pharmacists Society of Orange County and has been recognized by numerous professional organizations for his contributions to pharmacy. He has also dedicated himself to mentoring younger pharmacists and students, encouraging professional involvement and serving as a respected role model throughout his career.
Daniel A. Bosley, RPh is a 1993 graduate of Albany College of Pharmacy who has built a distinguished career in independent community pharmacy, rural healthcare advocacy, and innovative patient care. For more than 25 years, he owned and operated community pharmacies in the North Country, developing programs that expanded access to healthcare, including free prescription delivery, home visits, immunization clinics, and diabetes education. His innovative Farmacy program helped address local food insecurity by connecting underserved residents with fresh produce, groceries, and assistance with SNAP and WIC resources. A longtime advocate for the pharmacy profession, he currently serves as President of the Pharmacists Society of the State of New York and has been recognized with the Bowl of Hygeia, NCPA Leadership, NCPA NICE, and PSSNY Excellence in Innovation awards
Madyson R. Allard, PharmD, BCPPS is a 2020 magna cum laude graduate of Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences who has built a career in pediatric pharmacy practice and education. She currently serves as an Associate Professor and IPPE Coordinator of Pharmacy Practice at the University of Saint Joseph School of Pharmacy and PA Studies, while also practicing as a Pediatric Multispecialty Clinical Pharmacist at Yale New Haven Hospital’s Women & Children’s Hospital. Her clinical experience includes pediatric emergency, intensive care, cardiac intensive care, hematology/oncology, and transplant pharmacy, and she serves as a preceptor for students and residents. Dr. Allard has also contributed to pharmacy education through teaching, research, professional presentations, and mentorship, reflecting a strong commitment to advancing pediatric pharmacy and preparing the next generation of pharmacists.
Kaylee Stewart, BS is a 2024 graduate of Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Public Health with a 4.0 GPA. She currently serves as Manager of the Collaboratory at ACPHS, overseeing laboratory operations, student interns and volunteers, research projects, and community partnerships. During her time at ACPHS, Stewart distinguished herself through research, teaching, peer mentoring, and community engagement, presenting her work at national public health conferences and earning several competitive research honors.
David Clarke, PhD has been a dedicated member of the ACPHS community for nearly 29 years, serving in a variety of academic and leadership roles, including professor, Department Chair, Dean, educator, mentor, and advisor. Throughout his tenure, he has helped shape academic programs, mentor generations of students, support faculty and colleagues, and guide the school through periods of growth, transition, and challenge. Known for his thoughtful leadership, integrity, and commitment to students and colleagues, Dr. Clarke has left a lasting impact on the ACPHS community.
Sam Enbawe, PharmD is a 2009 graduate of Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences who has developed an accomplished career in community pharmacy leadership. He currently serves as a Market Health and Wellness Director with Walmart, leading pharmacy and optical operations and a large team of healthcare professionals. Recognized for his leadership and commitment to patient care and team development, Dr. Enbawe has also remained connected to ACPHS as an adjunct faculty member and preceptor, mentoring the next generation of pharmacists.
Megan Thompson, PharmD, BCPS is a 2014 PharmD graduate of Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences who has developed a strong career in clinical pharmacy leadership and patient care. She currently serves as Pharmacy Manager at Mid-Hudson Forensic Psychiatric Center, overseeing pharmacy operations, clinical programs, regulatory compliance, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Previously, as Clinical Director at Helen Hayes Hospital, she led clinical initiatives, quality improvement and medication safety efforts, staff development, and numerous hospital committees. Dr. Thompson Limbocker has also remained committed to pharmacy education through mentoring and precepting pharmacy students.
Theresa Bostock ’86, MS, MLS(ASCP)SBB is an accomplished laboratory professional and healthcare leader with extensive experience directing clinical laboratory operations in New York and Florida. She currently serves as Laboratory Director at HCA Florida Capital Hospital, where she oversees clinical and pathology laboratories and three freestanding emergency departments, leading more than 60 laboratory professionals. Previously, she served as Administrative Laboratory Director for Garnet Health, overseeing laboratory operations across three hospitals and more than 150 professionals. Throughout her career, Bostock has demonstrated a commitment to quality, regulatory excellence, process improvement, and outstanding patient care.
Alla Paskovaty, PharmD, BCPS, AQ-ID is a 1999 graduate of Albany College of Pharmacy who has built an accomplished career spanning clinical pharmacy, infectious diseases, research, and Medical Affairs. She currently serves as a Senior Medical Science Liaison with Nestlé Health Science and has previously held Medical Science Liaison roles with Seres Therapeutics and Sanofi Pasteur. Earlier in her career, she spent nearly 17 years at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, where she helped establish an antimicrobial stewardship program, conducted research, published extensively, and precepted pharmacy students and residents. Dr. Paskovaty has also remained connected to ACPHS as a guest lecturer and presenter and has demonstrated a longstanding commitment to pharmacy education and professional leadership.
Awards Descriptions
All awards can be given posthumously and may be awarded to multiple recipients based on the decision of the Alumni Awards committee. Alumni awards are given out once per year. If no suitable recipients are nominated, an award will not be given out.
The Distinguished Alumni Award is the highest honor an alumnus can achieve. This award will be presented to an alumnus of ACPHS who has:
- Contributes to a lifetime of accomplishments in their career, using the degree they earned at the College
- Makes a meaningful impact through their volunteer service in either their community or health care
- Supports the College through volunteer service and/or philanthropy
- Contributes to their profession on an international, national, regional and/or local level.
- Embodies the values of ACPHS by supporting students and demonstrating integrity, respect, collaboration, and commitment to their community
The Outstanding Young Alumni Award is given to an alumnus who has graduated within the past 10 years and has contributed significantly to their profession and community on a local, regional, national or international scale. The alumnus has had post-graduate accomplishments in their career and community service and are engaged with ACPHS post-graduation.
The Friend of the College Award is given to an individual or corporation that has supported ACPHS over several years, either voluntarily or monetarily. The Friend of the College exudes and supports the six core values of the College: student-centered, integrity, respect, collaboration, community, and excellence.
The Student-Centered Values Award is presented to an alumnus that has been involved with student affairs and student engagement; provided academic and/or personal support to students; and has either been involved with a student activity or has served as a mentor or preceptor.
The Integrity Values Award is presented to an alumnus who has shown honesty, truth, and principles throughout their career; are a positive influence in their professional career; and have served as a mentor or preceptor since they graduated from college.
The Respect Values Award is presented to an alumnus who is an individual that shows compassion and respect for others; is a leader in their local and/or regional community and well-liked by those they work with daily; and are seen as a leader by their colleagues and work hard to exemplify respect for patients, colleagues and the community.
The Collaboration and Community Values Award is presented to an alumnus who has actively supported programs that promote cooperation, sharing of resources and expertise, and mutual support in the community. This individual has shown extraordinary collaboration within an organization or through extension of mission through joint enterprises with a resultant positive impact in the community.
The Excellence Values Award is presented to an alumnus who consistently strives to do the very best work for patients and/or community within their chosen profession. This award recognizes an alumnus who has shown a strong commitment to excellence through their work ethic and the impact they have made on their chosen profession and/or patients.
Past Award Winners
Distinguished Alumni Award
- Jeffrey Firlik ’74, BSPharm, MSA
- Leigh A. Briscoe-Dwyer ’87, PharmD, BSPharm, BCPS, FASHP
Outstanding Young Alumni
- Stephanie Hughes ’16, PharmD
Values Awards
Friend of the College
- Packy McGraw
- Thomas P. Lombardi, PharmD, FASHP, RPh
Student-Centered
- Jessica Czechowski, PharmD ’09
Integrity
- Brian Spoelhof ’11, PharmD, MS
Respect
- Courtney Tackes’14, PharmD, MBA
Collaboration and Community
- Era Lika ’22, PharmD
- Brian Fox’12, PharmD
- Nathan Rogers ’11, PharmD
Excellence
- Laurie L. Briceland ’83, PharmD, FASHP, FCCP
- Neil Mandalaywala ’09, MD
Distinguished Alumni Recipients
- David Kile ’74, BSc, MS, RPh, Posthumously
- Martin Irons ’88, BSc, RPh, CDCES
- Outstanding Young Alumni Recipients
- Youssef Bessada ’20, PharmD, BCPS
- Christina Lombardi ’17, PharmD, BCOP
Collaboration and Community Values Recipient
- Heather Bartle-Ferrarese ‘96, ‘98, BSc, PharmD
- Excellence Values Recipient
- Zarina Jalal ’12, PharmD
- Integrity Values Recipient
- Michael Duteau ’92, RPh
Respect Values Recipient
- Kerry Roarke ’09, PharmD, RPh, C-SPI
- Friend of the College Values Recipient
- John Denio, BS, MS, MBA
- Student-Centered Values Recipient
- Jane Boyd ’82, BSc, RPh, CDCES
Distinguished Alumni Recipients
- Harvey Arbit ’70, RPh, PharmD, MBA
- Philip Hritcko ’83, RPh, PharmD
- Rose Zobel Lang ’69, RPh
Outstanding Young Alumni Recipients
- Tasmina Hydery ’11, PharmD, MBA, BCGP
- Zachary Hecox ’16, PharmD
Community and Collaboration Recipient
- Vincent “Chuck” DiTrapano ’69, RPh
- Friend of the College Award Recipient
- Bob “Bookstore Bob” Kern
Student-Centered Values Award Recipient
- Gary D. Hall ’57, RPh
- Integrity Values Award Recipient
- Major Stephen J. Sullivan ’16, PharmD
- Respect Values Award Recipient
- Steven Bellantoni ’84, RPh
“It was an honor to be a recipient of the Outstanding Young Alumni Award, and I extend my gratitude to the ACPHS community for this recognition. This award is a testament to the incredible education and support I received, which have been instrumental in shaping my career and personal growth. Thank you to the faculty, staff and fellow alumni who have inspired and continue to inspire me in my journey.
Dr. Tasmina Hydery '11
2023 Outstanding Young Alumni Award Recipient
“"It was an amazing honor to be awarded the Outstanding Young Alumni Award. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to take all that I learned from the faculty, mentors and peers I was fortunate to have at ACPHS and apply it early in my academic career. To be recognized by the school and the alumni is humbling and it is even more surreal to be awarded in the same award class as Mrs. Boyd, who was a mentor and advisor throughout my time at ACHPS!
Youssef Bessada '20
PharmD 2024 Outstanding Young Alumni Award Recipient
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