Master of Science in Health-System Pharmacy Administration

As the MS HSPAL Program Director, Dr. Mostafavifar provides strategic and administrative oversight program, teaches multiple core courses, and leads scholarship and collaborative efforts with residency partners. She brings over 15 years of pharmacy experience to her position, including roles in clinical care, health-system operations, and residency program leadership. Dr. Mostafavifar brings a unique perspective as a graduate of the MS HSPAL program, having earned her degree while working full time. She is deeply committed to mentoring future leaders, expanding residency partnerships, and enhancing the student experience. Outside of work, she enjoys exercise, outdoor activities, cheering on the Columbus Crew, supporting her children’s sports, and exploring new restaurants with her husband.

As the Chief Pharmacy Officer at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Dr. Trisha Jordan leads enterprise-wide pharmacy services with a focus on patient-centered care, innovation, education, and research. Dr. Jordan’s goals center on advancing pharmacy practice models to improve medication safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness. She is active in professional pharmacy organizations and dedicated time to advocacy efforts at the state and national level.

As Senior Vice President of Operations at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Dr. Kaczor closely collaborates with physician chiefs and department leaders as he leads the strategic vision, administration, and safe operations of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine, Homecare, Pharmacy, Poison Control, Interprofessional and Community Education, Supply Chain and Radiology services. His focus is on strategic planning, talent management, practice advancement, and innovating services to improve patient outcomes. Dr. Kaczor is a past president of the Ohio Pharmacists Association (OPA) and serves on the board of STAQ Pharma. He lives in Columbus with his wife and two children.

Dr. Jason Lovero is a results-driven pharmacy leader with a strong foundation in clinical practice and business operations, with a specialization in optimizing hospital pharmacy performance. Jason’s expertise includes pharmacy operations, medication use systems, workforce development, inventory management, and financial oversight. He has a passion for leveraging health system knowledge to drive innovation and improve pharmacy practice.

As Associate Director of Pharmacy at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center University Hospital East, Dr. Mary Petrovskis oversees inpatient and ambulatory operations, clinical pharmacy services, regulatory compliance, and accreditation oversight. Her professional interests include medication safety, technology and automation, controlled substance and diversion prevention, employee engagement, and patient access to care. Outside of work, she enjoys gardening, cooking, and spending time with her family.

As the Director of Pharmacy Business Operations at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Dr. Kriss Petrovskis oversees 340B program management, pharmacy sourcing, finance, and revenue integrity across the health system. He began his career in pharmacy supply chain management at UNC Health and completed his two-year HSPAL residency at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. In his free time, he enjoys hiking, traveling, and spending time with family.

Dr. Jennifer “Jenn” Booth currently serves as the Assistant Director of Cancer Pharmacy Services at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – The James Cancer Hospital, where she oversees seven outpatient infusion pharmacies and an ambulatory surgery center. Dr. Booth earned her MS in Health-System Pharmacy Administration from The Ohio State University, where she also completed her PGY1 and PGY2 residency at the Wexner Medical Center. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, running, biking, and hiking.

Dr. John Vrontos, Jr., is the Pharmacy Operations Manager at Riverside Methodist Hospital, where he coordinates the PGY1/PGY2 Health-System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership Residency Program, leads the Pharmacy Intern Program, and oversees the Controlled Substance Management and Diversion Prevention Program. Dr. Vrontos earned his PharmD and MS in Health-System Pharmacy Administration from The Ohio State University. With over 20 years of leadership experience in adult and pediatric acute care across academic and for-profit health systems, he has served as Corporate Director of Pharmacy Performance Improvement and held roles in health-system supply chain management, medical affairs, and business/compliance/learning services. His teaching focus is on applying real-world scenarios to enhance interactive learning at the individual and team levels. Outside of work, he enjoys golf, coaching his daughters’ basketball teams, and spending time with his family and friends.

After a decade of experience in adult hospital pharmacy, Dr. Shelly Ickes Morvay transitioned into her current role as the Medication Safety Pharmacist at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Dr. Morvay holds the ASHP/ISMP Medication Safety Certificated and is a Certified Professional in Patient Safety. She earned her BS and Non-Traditional PharmD from The Ohio State University.

Dr. Max Conrad serves as the Pharmacy Manager for the Mount Carmel Health System, having previously served as Pharmacy Manager at the Kroger Pharmacy in Circleville, Ohio. Dr. Conrad earned his PharmD and MS in Health-System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership (HSPAL) from The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy. His passion for teaching is rooted in his experience as a student in the HSPAL program and he enjoys mentoring the next generation of pharmacy leaders as they advance the pharmacy profession in the evolving healthcare landscape. Outside of work, he enjoys playing music, reading, and family time with his wife and two children.

Dr. Patrick “Pat” Helman has held various leadership roles in inpatient pharmacy across central Ohio and currently serves as Pharmacy Site Manager at OhioHealth Grant Medical Center, where he also coordinates the HSPAL residency program. Dr. Helman’s teaching philosophy emphasizes real-world application to help students transition from understanding classroom experiences to applying those learnings to problems one would expect to see as a health-system pharmacy leader. Outside of work, he enjoys golf, soccer, and zoo trips with his wife and son.

Dr. Marjorie “Margie” Neidecker is an assistant professor of Clinical Pharmacy in the Division of Outcomes & Translational Sciences at The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy. Dr. Neidecker was the founding director of the online Master of Clinical Research program and former co-director of the MS in Translational Pharmacology program at The Ohio State University. She has extensive experience in curriculum development, program enhancement, and mentoring students through research projects. Her professional interests include pharmacoeconomics, health outcomes research, clinical research education, and workforce development.

Dr. Mitch Dorn oversees daily operations of the central pharmacy, critical care, and OR satellites. Mitch serves on the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Section Advisory Group for Operations and Automation and is involved locally as the secretary for the Central Ohio Society of Health-System Pharmacists executive board. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and young children, DIY home projects, and rooting for his hometown Cleveland sports teams.

Dr. Brianne Porter is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Pharmacy at The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy. Dr. Porter earned her PharmD, completed PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency in Ambulatory Care, and graduated from the MS in Health-System Pharmacy Administration program–all from The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy. As a graduate of the program, she is passionate about sharing her experience and mentoring future pharmacy leaders. Her teaching focuses primarily on community-based pharmacy practice. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, and quiet early mornings.

Dr. Cara Hoyt is the Director of Experiential and Clinical Services at Uptown Pharmacy in Westerville, Ohio, where she provides direct patient care in medication therapy management and patient-centered dispensing. She leads clinical service development in areas such as immunizations, diabetes management, and hormone therapy. As a certified lifestyle coach through the Diabetes Prevention Program, Dr. Hoyt coordinates diabetes care for Uptown Pharmacy’s AADE accreditation. She led Uptown’s participation in CPESN’s Flip the Pharmacy initiative. With a passion for advancing community pharmacy practice and educating future pharmacists, Dr. Hoyt established a PGY1 community residency site in partnership with The Ohio State University and serves as a preceptor for both residents and APPE students.

Dr. David Wai is the Pharmacy Manager for Oncology Informatics and Investigational Build at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, where he leads the team managing oncology treatment plans and medication records in Epic Beacon to support clinical care and research. His professional interests include EHR optimization, 340B program strategy, and automation to enhance medication-use systems that support operational excellence and patient safety. Dr. Wai earned his MS, PharmD, and MS in Health-System Pharmacy Administration from The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy.