PharmD Application Deadline - June 2, 2025
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
Jeremy Boltz is a native of Buffalo, New York. Prior to pharmacy school, he attended Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. During this time, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences. Afterwards he continued onward and received his Doctor Pharmacy, from Appalachian College of Pharmacy. During his time at pharmacy school, he…Keep Reading Jeremy F. Boltz, PharmD
Mossamat Afroza Begum serves as a Research and Faculty Assistant in the department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the Appalachian College of Pharmacy. Mrs. Begum holds two master’s degrees. She holds a Master of Social Science degree with a concentration in Economics from National University, Bangladesh and a Master of Education degree in Non-formal and Continuing…Keep Reading Mossamat Afroza Begum
