PGY2 Residency Program Preceptors

Terrine serves as the National Program Manager for Pharmacy Education at Ascension. She works closely with subject matter experts across the organization to provide high-quality, evidence-based education programs that enhance pharmacy competency, clinical excellence, patient safety, and compliance.

She earned her Master’s degree in Communication from Portland State University and has a background in program accreditation, compliance management, and post-secondary education.

Reese earned his PharmD from Butler University in Indianapolis and completed a PGY1 Residency at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston and a PGY2 Infectious Diseases Residency at the University Health System and VA in San Antonio. He currently serves as a Director of Quality for Ascension, leading antimicrobial stewardship and clinical standardization for the system. Previously he led antimicrobial stewardship for the Ascension St. Vincent Indiana Market where he played a pivotal role in COVID-19 pandemic management.

His work spans across the continuum of care settings, focused on identifying and reducing clinical variability across the markets. Reese has an extensive history of precepting first and second year residents on infectious diseases rotations. He is currently enrolled in an MBA program which he expects to complete in 2026. Reese also is an active member on the Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists Board Recertification Committee. He is the primary preceptor for the Antimicrobial Stewardship / Quality rotation.

Florian serves as the Senior Director of Quality, leading efforts to improve quality in the acute care setting. He focuses on national clinical priority goals, clinical standardization, CMS quality programs, and diagnostic stewardship. He collaborates with multiple stakeholders in areas of medication safety, clinical documentation and coding, palliative care, and analytics. Previously, he has worked as a clinical pharmacy manager and antimicrobial stewardship director at a local level and national level for Ascension.

Florian earned his bachelor's degree in biology from the  University of North Florida and PharmD from the University of Florida. He also serves as a career mentor for PharmD students with the University of Florida.

Mike serves as Vice President, Medication Management and Chief Pharmacy Officer for Ascension in St. Louis, Missouri. Ascension is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit health system, with 139 hospitals and 60+ retail pharmacies located across 19 states. In this role, Mike leads all aspects of Ascension Pharmacy Services including business and operational strategy and oversight; medication safety and quality; maintaining internal and external collaborative partnerships; and continuous enhancements to the patient and clinician experience.

Mike received degrees from The Ohio State University (Baccalaureate, Pharmacy), Tiffin University (MBA), and the University of Florida (PharmD). He also graduated from Officer Training School, Maxwell Air Force Base, U.S. Air Force into the Biomedical Science Corps. He is an active member of American Society of Health System Pharmacy serving on the Pharmacy Executive Leadership Academy. He also has board appointments on End Drug Shortage Alliance (EDSA) and Dispensary of Hope.

Sarah received her Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Missouri Kansas City School of Pharmacy before completing a PGY-1 Community Pharmacy residency through the University of Kansas School of Pharmacy, and later received her MBA from Pittsburg State University. She currently serves as Senior Director of 340B and Medication Assistance Programs for Ascension. Sarah was previously 340B Program Director for Ascension ministries in Kansas and Oklahoma for 9 years, with prior experience as a clinical pharmacist in a rural community pharmacy with a focus on chronic disease state management.

She’s supported the opening of multiple charitable care pharmacies as well as designed, implemented and expanded several medication assistance and affordability programs. Sarah is an advocate for the 340B program and medication affordability, providing testimony to the Kansas Legislature on the importance of the 340B program, presented on Ascension’s programs at national conferences, participated in research and publications on 340B and medication affordability, and regularly collaborates with external advocacy organizations including 340B Health and state hospital associations. In 2023 Sarah received the Wichita Business Journal's Healthcare Hero recognitions in Administrative Excellence and Community Outreach, and in 2024 as a Pittsburg Area Chamber of Commerce Woman of Distinction.

Susan earned her BA in Political Science and Sociology and her BSPharm from The Ohio State University. She currently serves as the Senior Director, Clinical Drug Management and Pharmacy Benefits Programs for Ascension since January 2025. She spent the previous 30 years in the not-for-profit managed care pharmacy space at Kaiser Permanente and Tufts Health Plan/Point32Health where she served in many roles including director of pharmacy.

In her current role, Susan manages PBM relationships and supports the drug portion of SmartHealth employee benefit and our Dell Children's Hospital Medicaid Plan. Her focus is on mitigating drug trend and spend while ensuring we offer a socially just benefit for our associates. She also provides managed care pharmacy subject matter expertise to the organization. Susan is a frequent conference and webinar presenter for the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP). She is certified in personal training and nutrition and works as a water fitness instructor to help others meet their health and wellness goals. Susan lives in MA and is an avid sports fan. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, cooking, and volunteering in her community. 

Molly Skifstad holds a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from North Dakota State University and a Master’s in Health System Administration from Georgetown University. With a background in both clinical and operational leadership, Molly has held various positions that have equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of multiple stakeholders' perspectives and motivations.

In her current role as the Associate Vice President of Infusion at Ascension, Molly oversees infusion services, strategy, and development to meet service expectations and drive future growth. Her professional accomplishments include leading a statewide coalition that successfully passed state legislation for White Bagging, transitioning infusion practices to a proactive state, and implementing standards and processes for waste management, biosimilars, and hazardous medications. Molly is passionate about increasing access and choice for infusion patients. She is particularly enthusiastic about best practices, advocacy, rural healthcare, and site of care. In her free time, Molly enjoys gardening, caring for her animals, and hunting in the woods, preferably with her husband Mike and their children, Lucy and Henry.

Ashley graduated with her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Arizona and completed post-graduate residency training at University of Washington and HealthPoint in Seattle, WA. After graduation, she worked as a Clinical Pharmacist at HealthPoint, a federally qualified health center. Ashley then transitioned to a leadership role at MultiCare Health System in Tacoma, WA where she served as the Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacy Manager overseeing pharmacists in primary care and specialty clinics, pharmacists in population health and the Diabetes and Nutrition Services team.

In 2021, Ashley moved to Ascension to support ambulatory care practice. In her current role she serves as the Director for Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Services overseeing pharmacists in population health, specialty pharmacy and ambulatory care services. Ashley is a member of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, American Pharmacists Association and Washington State Pharmacy Association. Ashley is a Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist. She was recognized as the Washington State Pharmacist of the Year in 2020.

Mary Beth Rottman serves as the manager for the embedded specialty pharmacist team. Her team of highly trained pharmacists provides the clinical support for specialty medications prescribed by clinics across Ascension. The team members integrate seamlessly into their clinic’s workflow, ensuring timely medication access, patient education, and ongoing therapeutic monitoring. Their presence enhances care coordination and contributes to improved patient outcomes for Ascension patients who need specialty medications.

She obtained her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Purdue University in Lafayette, IN. Afterwards, she completed her PGY-1 residency and PGY-2 Ambulatory Care residency at Indiana University Health in Indianapolis, IN. She has served in numerous ambulatory care and clinical specialty pharmacist roles since completing her residency and before joining Ascension in 2021. Mary Beth is a Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist and Certified Specialty Pharmacist.

Lindsey Russell, PharmD, BCACP, MSHSA, is an embedded Clinical Specialty Pharmacist at Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown in Nashville, Tennessee. She specializes in the management of inflammatory disease states, with a primary focus in gastroenterology and rheumatology.

Dr. Russell earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Tennessee and a Master of Science in Health Services Administration from the University of Wyoming, where she concentrated in pharmacy regulation and compliance. She is also board certified in ambulatory care pharmacy. Before transitioning into her current clinical role, she gained diverse experience in community, charity, and hospice pharmacy settings, which shaped her patient-centered and compassionate approach to care. In addition to her clinical practice, Lindsey serves as an Affiliate Faculty Member at Belmont University College of Pharmacy, where she precepts third- and fourth-year pharmacy students. She is passionate about optimizing complex pharmacotherapy, improving access to specialty treatments, and mentoring future pharmacists to advance the profession of pharmacy.