PharmD Application Deadline - June 2, 2025
Dr. Charla Thompson is an Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice at the Appalachian College of Pharmacy in Oakwood, Virginia. She attended the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy where she earned both a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy in 1993 and a Doctor of Pharmacy with High Distinction in 1994. Dr.Thompson practiced pharmacy in her…Keep Reading Charla Thompson, PharmD
Dr. Caterina Hernandez serves the college as an Assistant Professor in the Pharmaceutical Sciences Department. She obtained a bachelor of the arts science degree in biology at Kalamazoo College with support from the John T. Williamson Memorial Scholarship and was named a Diebold Scholar for her senior research project examining parasite resistance to anti-helminthics. She…Keep Reading Caterina Hernandez, PhD
Randall C. Cole PharmD ACP Class of 2014. Recipient of The Mylan Institute of Pharmacy 2014 Excellence in Pharmacy Award. Completed ACP’s PGY-1 Community Pharmacy Residency program 2014-15. Upon completion of residency program, practiced as a staff pharmacist and coordinated clinical pharmacy services in a small group of 5 locally owned community pharmacies in KY…Keep Reading Randall C. Cole, PharmD
Chris Clark, a native of Martinsville, VA, attended Radford University where he earned a bachelor of science with concentrations in chemistry and biology, competed on the golf team, and was an active member of the American Chemical Society and the Pi Mu Epsilon math fraternity. Before attending pharmacy school, Chris returned to his high school…Keep Reading Christopher A. Clark, PharmD
Dr. Kristen Preston is an Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Appalachian College of Pharmacy. She attended the University of Kentucky where she obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology with an emphasis in Biotechnology in 1991, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy in 1995 and a Doctor of Pharmacy Degree in 2003,…Keep Reading J. Kristen Preston, PharmD
Dr. Rodriguez is the discipline chair for epidemiology, preventive medicine, and public health curriculum for OMS I and OMSII at VCOM–Auburn. Her experience involves examining language as a mechanism of health behavior change (i.e., alcohol and substance use) among criminal justice offenders using motivational interviewing, a client-centered behavior change therapy among substance users involved in…Keep Reading Mayra Rodriguez, PhD, MPH
Joshua Snead is the Information Technology Specialist for the Appalachian College of Pharmacy. Joshua is a native of Buchanan County and a graduate of Grundy High School. He lives in Rowe, VA with his wife, Nicole, their two children, Ethan and Sophie, and their Golden Retriever Jack. Joshua attended Southwest Virginia Community College where he…Keep Reading Joshua R. Snead
Donnie Yates is the Maintenance Supervisor at the Appalachian College of Pharmacy. He is a lifelong resident of Buchanan County and has lived in the Garden Creek area since 1971. He attended Vansant Elementary School, Garden Elementary School, and Garden High School and also attended Southwest Virginia Community College. Donnie worked in the automotive industry…Keep Reading Donnie R. Yates
James (Jim) Florence serves as Professor and Dean of the Department of Public at the Appalachian College of Pharmacy. Jim holds a Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) degree in preventive care and a master’s degree in public health (MPH) from Loma Linda University in California. He also holds master’s degrees in biology and theology. Before…Keep Reading James E. Florence, DrPH
Sherry Sutherland has been a part of the Housekeeping Staff at Appalachian College of Pharmacy since 2006. Before coming to ACP, she worked for Dustbusters Cleaning Service. Sherry is a lifelong resident of Buchanan County and attended Garden High School. Sherry and her husband, Gary, live in Grundy, Virginia. Together they have six children and…Keep Reading Sherry Sutherland
