Meet our Executive Board

Vicky Belousova, PharmD, CTTS

Employment: Clinical Associate Professor at D'Youville School of Pharmacy 

Education: Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

When did you join? 2016

How did you get involved? Through my PGY-1 community residency at Union Medical Pharmacy

Why do you stay an active member? Because it has helped me be an active participant in my profession, allowing me to stay up to date with the latest issues affecting all aspects of pharmacy practice.

 Hobbies: Hiking, photography, reading HEMA

Kara Wilcox, PharmD, MBA, BCACP

Todd Martino, PharmD

Employment: Pharmacy Manager/SP at Tops Store #207 in Amherst NY

Education: University of Maryland at Baltimore

When did you join? 2008

How did you get involved?  

Awarded community preceptor of year by UBSoPPS by class of 2008. At awards  ceremony, Karl was so moved by my acceptance speech he asked me if I was  interested on attending a PAWNY BOD meeting as his personal guest. I was a member  of PAWNY, but only because I “had to” in order to be a preceptor; I was not an active  participant in the organization so I figured going to a meeting would be no big deal.  Well, I was in for a surprise. I was nominated for a BOD position that night, and the rest  is history as they say. 

Why do you stay an active member?  I feel it is very important for pharmacy to have good  representation at the “health care professions” table at local, state, and federal levels. I  love the camaraderie we have together and also meeting new pharmacists. Watching  our pharmacy student members develop from P1 year to P4 year and to professional  practice is also very rewarding.  

Hobbies: Playing video games, fishing and playing hockey

Mia Romeo, PharmD 

Employment: Supervising Pharmacist, The Pharmacy at Evergreen 

Education: University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences When did you join? 2012 as a student member. 2016 as a new practitioner member. How did you get involved?  P1 year I interviewed for SPAWNY in the P1 liaison position. I have been an active member of SPAWNY/PAWNY ever since. 

Why do you stay an active member?  I stay an active member to help move the profession forward, advocate for important changes and stay up to date with current laws and regulations. 

Hobbies: Working out, Playing with my dog, Jake, and Crafting 

Mary Lou Notaro, RPh

Employment: Contract Officer, Yale New Haven Health

Education: Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

How long have you been involved? 20+ years

How did you get involved with PAWNY?  I was active with student pharmacy  associations (SPSSNY/ASP) while in college and joined PAWNY when I relocated  to Buffalo.

Why do you stay an active member?  National, state and local pharmacy associations  protect and advance the profession. For example, pharmacists would not be  vaccinating without the work of pharmacy associations.  

Hobbies: Spending time with family, traveling, reading and cooking

Ryan Lindenau, PharmD

Employment: Clinical Pharmacist at Primary Care of WNY 

Education: D'Youville School of Pharmacy

When did you join? 2017

How did you get involved? Through a mentor's leadership and direction

Why do you stay an active member? A wise person once told me: If you don't get involved and advocate for the profession, who will?Hobbies: 80's and 90's useless automobile trivia, auto detailing, road bicycling and nature hiking

Matthew Sciara, PharmD

Employment: Buffalo Medical Group 

Education: SUNY Buffalo School of Pharmacy

When did you join? 2023

How did you get involved? By proactively seeking out how to obtain membership through the Pharmacy Society of the State of New York (PSSNY) website.

Why do you stay an active member? To advocate for myself through professional networking and for others by supporting the organization's advocacy for our profession and its needs.

Hobbies: Singing (member of Buffalo Master Chorale and Cantor at Ss Peter and Paul Church, Williamsville), Running, and Reading

Alyssa Wozniak, PharmD, BCPS

Employment:  Clinical Assistant Professor, D'Youville School of Pharmacy/ Clinical Ambulatory Care Pharmacist and Clinical Coordinator, D'Youville Health Professions Hub

Education: D'Youville School of Pharmacy

When did you join? 2014

How did you get involved?  Initially, through D'Youville's SPAWNY chapter, but as an associate advisory board member through discussions about PAWNY's vision with Kara Wilcox and Victoria Belousova.

Why do you stay an active member? To advance and advocate for our profession

Hobby:  Playing with my golden doodle, Oakley

Gurjot Sandhu, PharmD, BCPS

Employment: Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacy Specialist at Catholic Health

Education: University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

When did you join PAWNY? 2022

How did you get involved in PAWNY? Throughout my residency, my RPD and preceptors encouraged me to join

Why do you stay an active member of PAWNY? To advocate and help address issues affecting our profession

Hobbies: Spending time with family, hiking, dancing and baking

Matthew Butler, PharmD, BCACP

Employment: Clinical Assistant Professor at D’Youville School of Pharmacy

Education: University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

When did you join? 2021 as a PGY-1 resident

How did you get involved? During my residency my RPD and other mentors encouraged me to join

Why do you stay an active member? To connect with other colleagues in the field, and stay up to date on the most current pharmacy practices

Hobbies: Kayaking, bike riding, reading, searching for the best wings in Buffalo

Martin Burruano, RPh

Employment: Vice President, Independent Health Pharmacy Services

Education: State University of New York at Buffalo

When did you join? 1988

How did you get involved with PAWNY?  I wanted to have a voice and positively impact my profession.

Why do you stay an active member?  To continue to serve my profession

Hobbies: Spending time with family and golfing

Karl D. Fiebelkorn, RPh

Employment: Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Administration Emeritus and Senior Associate Dean Emeritus from the University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Education: University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and UB School of Management.

How did you get involved? Mr. Fiebelkorn is an active member of numerous professional organizations where he sits as an officer, board member or delegate to many of them. Mr. Fiebelkorn was an advisor to numerous professional student organizations and was the recipient of several awards most recently:

-2014 Bowl of Hygeia Award the APhA Foundation, the National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations, and PSSNY

-2016 Faculty Advisor of the Year Award by SIGNA, UBSPPS Yearbook Staff

-2018 Hall of Fame from PAWNY

-2018 Generation Rx Champions Award from Cardinal Health for prescription drug misuse prevention

-2019 UBSPPS Department of Pharmacy Practice Faculty Service Award

-2019 SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Faculty Service

-2023 Fellow Award from APhA

-2023 UBSPPS Department of Pharmacy Practice Faculty Lifetime Achievement Award

Mr. Fiebelkorn is one of the first certified pharmacist immunization trainers in NYS (March 2001), a certified Medication Therapy Management trainer, and a really nice guy.

Alison Oddi, PharmD

Employment: Greater Rochester Independent Practice Association (GRIPA)

Education: University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

When did you join? 2016 as a student, 2023 as a pharmacist

How did you get involved? I was an active member of SPAWNY/SPSSNY as a student and continued my involvement as a pharmacist.

Why do you stay an active member? To be a part of our local pharmacy leadership community and advocate for the progression of our field.

Hobbies: Golfing, hiking with my Basenji (Roo), trying new restaurants, and cheering for the Buffalo Bills and Sabres!

 Ken Dill, PharmD

Employment: Catholic Medical Partners

Education: D’Youville School of Pharmacy

When did you join? 2021

How did you get involved? After conversations with my resident program director I joined to become more involved in giving back to the profession.

Why do you stay an active member? PAWNY gives its members a voice to be heard for the advancement of our practice.

Hobbies: Golfing, running, basketball

Jamie Latko, RPh

Keith Rowe, PharmD, MBA

Employment: Clinical Pharmacist, Compliance and Analytics – Lead at Independent Health

Education: University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

When did you join PAWNY? 2005

How did you get involved in PAWNY? I became involved with PAWNY/PSSNY as a student after attending PSSNY’s annual conference.

Why do you stay an active member of PAWNY? I understand that PAWNY/PSSNY is the organization which represents the advancement of the profession of pharmacy in New York State. New York is one of the most restrictive states when it comes to a pharmacist’s scope of practice and I hope to do my part to change this.

Hobbies: Traveling to exotic places, photography, and collecting LEGO

 Olivia Denny Haight, PharmD

Employment: Clinical Pharmacist at Great Lakes Integrated Network (GLIN)
Education: University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
When did you join PAWNY? 2018
How did you get involved in PAWNY? As a first-year pharmacy student, I held the position of SPAWNY P1 liaison and have remained involved with PAWNY ever since. I was inspired to get involved with PAWNY after learning about the significant impact of students before me and the involvement of my pharmacy mentors.
Why do you stay an active member of PAWNY? I have stayed an active member to remain connected with the WNY pharmacy community and take part in advancing the profession of pharmacy. Being an active member is essential to the life of the organization, and the organization is essential for uniting pharmacists across NYS to advocate for our profession and patients.
Hobbies: Spending time with family and friends, boating on Lake Ontario, hiking, and traveling

Julia Houseknecht, PharmD, BCACP

Employment: Consultant Pharmacist at Guardian Consulting Services, Inc.

Education: University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

When did you join? 2024

How did you get involved? I got involved through encouragement from Todd and Mia. I am passionate about the potential for pharmacists to better patient outcomes across all healthcare settings. 

Why do you stay an active member? I stay an active member because I believe pharmacists need to advocate for themselves and become active participants in moving the profession forward. 

Hobbies: running, reading, taking my kids on adventures, and living my best life.

Katlyn Snow, PharmD

 Associate Advisor Position - Open - Are you interested? Email pawny1980@gmail.com today!

 Associate Advisor Position - Open - Are you interested? Email pawny1980@gmail.com today!