Our People and Faculty
Education is our passion.
More than 40 pharmacists with PharmD degrees work at PharmAchieve as part of an interdisciplinary team that includes physicians and nurses. We bring these disciplines together with one goal: to produce the most effective, interactive and informative courses to help our students succeed.
Education is our passion.
More than 40 pharmacists with PharmD degrees work at PharmAchieve as part of an interdisciplinary team that includes physicians and nurses. We bring these disciplines together with one goal: to produce the most effective, interactive and informative courses to help our students succeed.
Dr. Negeen Katirai
PharmD, BCGP, RPh - Co-Founder, President, Lead OSCE and OSPE Instructor, and CE Presenter
Licensed pharmacist in Ontario, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts. Completed her doctorate in Pharmacy
at the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia.
She practices as a pharmacist at Mount Sinai Hospital (a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto), and prior held a "Senior Pharmacist" position at Brigham & Woman's Hospital (a teaching hospital affiliated with Harvard Medical School).
In addition to her hospital practice, Negeen is a board-certified geriatric pharmacist and has held long-term care and retail pharmacy positions in both Canada and the United States.
As PharmAchieve's lead OSCE and OSPE instructor, Negeen has coached thousands of students for their PEBC exams.
She practices as a pharmacist at Mount Sinai Hospital (a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto), and prior held a "Senior Pharmacist" position at Brigham & Woman's Hospital (a teaching hospital affiliated with Harvard Medical School).
In addition to her hospital practice, Negeen is a board-certified geriatric pharmacist and has held long-term care and retail pharmacy positions in both Canada and the United States.
As PharmAchieve's lead OSCE and OSPE instructor, Negeen has coached thousands of students for their PEBC exams.
Hooman Katirai
BASc, MSc, MScTP - Co-Founder and CEO
Two masters degrees from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and a 3-year RA at Harvard Medical School.
One of 4 consultants that developed the digital strategy for CPhA publications including RxTx.
Technical lead or lead architect of 5 health transformation projects for the Governments of Ontario and Alberta (with budgets ranging from $2 million to $70 million) and scope exceeding 1 million patients; among them the CCIS, a system used to track COVID in all Ontario ICUs.
Leadership and strategy roles in key government and corporate transformation projects (budgets ranging from $50 million to $500 million) in diverse industries.
Prior to working full-time at PharmAchieve, Hooman served at a number of technology companies including Microsoft and as a manager of Consulting & Deals at PwC.
Cited in 40+ publications and 6 US Patents including those from IBM, Google, Timer Warner, Nokia, and Twitter.
Hooman was ranked #1 student in his MIT graduate program and also achieved the highest possible percentile in his entrance standardized tests. To achieve this score and ranking he tried many techniques which inform our organization's "turning weakness into strength" philosophy that underlie the company's recommended study methods and approach.
One of 4 consultants that developed the digital strategy for CPhA publications including RxTx.
Technical lead or lead architect of 5 health transformation projects for the Governments of Ontario and Alberta (with budgets ranging from $2 million to $70 million) and scope exceeding 1 million patients; among them the CCIS, a system used to track COVID in all Ontario ICUs.
Leadership and strategy roles in key government and corporate transformation projects (budgets ranging from $50 million to $500 million) in diverse industries.
Prior to working full-time at PharmAchieve, Hooman served at a number of technology companies including Microsoft and as a manager of Consulting & Deals at PwC.
Cited in 40+ publications and 6 US Patents including those from IBM, Google, Timer Warner, Nokia, and Twitter.
Hooman was ranked #1 student in his MIT graduate program and also achieved the highest possible percentile in his entrance standardized tests. To achieve this score and ranking he tried many techniques which inform our organization's "turning weakness into strength" philosophy that underlie the company's recommended study methods and approach.
Dr. Fatimah Jaffer
BSc, PharmD, PG Cert GPP, RPh - Coordinator of Pharmacy Prep Courses and CE Author
Fatimah completed both her undergraduate and pharmacy degrees at the University of Waterloo. She went on to complete a Postgraduate Certificate in General Pharmacy Practice at University College London.
She has a special interest in elderly care and has worked as a Consultant Pharmacist in long-term care facilities and is licensed in both Canada and England. She leads PharmAchieve's MCQ course. Fatimah also worked in British hospitals as a Senior Clinical Pharmacist, a Specialist Pharmacist for Elderly Care and a Medicines Information and Clinical Trials Pharmacist. She currently coordinates PharmAchieve's MCQ course and works in a community pharmacy.
She has a special interest in elderly care and has worked as a Consultant Pharmacist in long-term care facilities and is licensed in both Canada and England. She leads PharmAchieve's MCQ course. Fatimah also worked in British hospitals as a Senior Clinical Pharmacist, a Specialist Pharmacist for Elderly Care and a Medicines Information and Clinical Trials Pharmacist. She currently coordinates PharmAchieve's MCQ course and works in a community pharmacy.
Dr. Andrew Tau
PharmD, RPh - EE Course Coordinator, CE Author, and Injections Instructor
Andrew currently works as a community pharmacist at Shoppers Drug Mart. At PharmAchieve, he works as an EE course coordinator. He also creates content and performs reviews for lecture materials.
Andrew received his PharmD from the University of Toronto, where he completed clinical rotations at Toronto General Hospital and Mount Sinai Hospital, as well as an education rotation at the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy.
Andrew received his PharmD from the University of Toronto, where he completed clinical rotations at Toronto General Hospital and Mount Sinai Hospital, as well as an education rotation at the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy.
Monica Micheal
MPharm - OSCE and OSPE Instructor
Monica has received her Masters of Pharmacy from the University of Strathclyde (Glasgow) and is currently licensed in Ontario and has previous work experience in Manitoba. She currently works as a community pharmacist. At PharmAchieve, she develops content and instructs OSCE and OSPE.
Ping Liu
MPharm, RPh - Director of Continuing Education and CE Author
Ping graduated from the School of Pharmacy, University of London (UK) with a Master of Pharmacy degree. After graduating she has become a licensed pharmacist in Ontario and Hong Kong as well as the United Kingdom.
She has held various community pharmacy and managerial positions in both Canada and the UK with experience in clinical healthcare and educational settings spanning over 14 years.
She has held various community pharmacy and managerial positions in both Canada and the UK with experience in clinical healthcare and educational settings spanning over 14 years.
Dr. Michele Kacori
PharmD - MCQ Instructor
Michele Kacori practices as a community pharmacist for Shoppers Drug Mart. She graduated from the University of Waterloo Doctor of Pharmacy program, where she currently works as a Teaching Assistant.
Michele is very passionate about teaching pharmacy students as well as educating her patients in the community.
Michele is very passionate about teaching pharmacy students as well as educating her patients in the community.
Jenny Lin
HBSc, MSc - Lead Graphic Designer and CE Author
Jenny works at PharmAchieve as a full-time graphic designer. She holds an Honours Bachelor of Science from McMaster University and a Masters of Science in biology from McGill University.
Jenny uses her science background to produce engaging content and animations for PharmAchieve's courses.
Jenny uses her science background to produce engaging content and animations for PharmAchieve's courses.
Dr. Tegan Odland
BSc, PharmD - OSCE Instructor
Tegan is currently working in community pharmacy at two Shoppers Drug Mart locations. She has prior experience working at Grand River Hospital and in independent pharmacies. She works at PharmAchieve as an OSCE instructor and content developer.
Tegan received both her Bachelor of Science and PharmD from the University of Waterloo.
Tegan received both her Bachelor of Science and PharmD from the University of Waterloo.
Dr. Jasneet Dulai
PharmD, MBA Cert, RPh - MCQ and OSCE Instructor and CE Author
Jasneet Dulai is currently the Senior Pharmacy and Operations Manager at Pocketpills where she is involved in operations management, product and program development, and partnerships. In addition to working in the digital health space, Jasneet has experience working in traditional community practice with Shoppers Drug Mart, Loblaws, and Whole Health Pharmacy.
She also uses her clinical knowledge and experience to help teach pharmacy students. She is a preceptor with the University of Toronto where she supervises and mentors EPE and APPE students. She also serves as a Pharmacy Instructor at the University at Buffalo. She also runs @doseofdulai a social media account posting patient-friendly content discussing health topics that encourage others to get involved in their own healthcare. Jasneet is a graduate of the PharmD program from the University of Toronto.
She also uses her clinical knowledge and experience to help teach pharmacy students. She is a preceptor with the University of Toronto where she supervises and mentors EPE and APPE students. She also serves as a Pharmacy Instructor at the University at Buffalo. She also runs @doseofdulai a social media account posting patient-friendly content discussing health topics that encourage others to get involved in their own healthcare. Jasneet is a graduate of the PharmD program from the University of Toronto.
Richardo Loduca
BScPharm - OSCE Instructor
Richardo ("Ritchie") Loduca is an community pharmacist and an associate/manager of Shoppers Drug Mart where
he manages a staff of more than 50 people.
He graduated with a bachelor of pharmacy from the University of Toronto in 2002. He has been teaching the OSCE course at PharmAchieve since 2002. He is passionate about helping the next generation of pharmacists to achieve their potential.
He graduated with a bachelor of pharmacy from the University of Toronto in 2002. He has been teaching the OSCE course at PharmAchieve since 2002. He is passionate about helping the next generation of pharmacists to achieve their potential.
Jessica Valdes
Lead Office Manager
Jessica is a highly motivated and personable Office Manager with over 10 years of experience in providing exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment. She has the proven ability to create a positive and welcoming first impression for customers, while enhancing operational efficiency, and fostering a positive and productive work environment.
Jennifer Rafael
BA - Office Manager
Jennifer is an office manager at PharmAchieve with a background in psychology from York University. Having almost 4 years of office management experience, Jennifer has a keen eye for detail and a strong commitment to customer service. Jennifer ensures that operations run smoothly and that students and staff receive the support they need. Always approachable and proactive, Jennifer takes pride in creating an organized, positive, and efficient office environment.
Dr. Yuxi Ge
BHSc, PharmD, RPh - CE Author
Yuxi completed her PharmD education at the University of Toronto. She has held various community pharmacy positions, including lead compounding pharmacist, where she gained specialized training in the development of custom compounded formulations.
She also has extensive experience with leading immunization initiatives and is certified to provide opioid agonist maintenance treatment in the community setting.
She also has extensive experience with leading immunization initiatives and is certified to provide opioid agonist maintenance treatment in the community setting.
Sherry Lamy
BSc, BScPharm, RPh - EE and MCQ Content Developer, CE Author
Sherry has been practicing community pharmacy in Ontario since graduating and continues to work in this capacity alongside writing and educational development work at PharmAchieve.
Sherry graduated from the University of Toronto in 2013.
Sherry graduated from the University of Toronto in 2013.
Helia Mozafar
MHRM, CHRP- Chief Human Resources Officer
Helia holds a Master’s Degree in Human Resources Management and is a Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) in Ontario. With valuable experience in the healthcare industry, she has developed expertise in recruitment, employee relations, and HR operations. Currently, Helia is supporting PharmAchieve in various capacities, including managing recruitment processes and streamlining HR workflows.
Dr. Cassandra McLelland
PharmD, RPh, ACPR, CDE - EE Instructor
Cassandra is a clinical pharmacist specializing in complex diabetes care at William Osler Health System in Brampton, Ontario. She is Anishinaabe and a member of M'Chigeeng First Nation. In addition to her clinical work, she currently serves as the vice-chair of the Indigenous Pharmacy Professionals of Canada (IPPC) and contributes to the University of Waterloo's School of Pharmacy Indigenization initiatives.
Dr. Carissa Di Rico
HBSc, PharmD, RPh - MCQ and OSCE Instructor
As a dedicated lecturer and OSCE assessor at PharmAchieve, Carissa brings a wealth of expertise to the realm of pharmaceutical education. Her academic journey, marked by a HBSc and PharmD with Honours from the University of Toronto, is complemented by an Interprofessional Education Distinction Certificate, reflecting her commitment to holistic patient care.
Beyond the lecture hall, Carissa is a passionate soccer player and compassionate community pharmacist known for her patient-centered approach. She also further specializes in medical devices on a full-time basis, particularly in respiratory health (asthma and COPD), which further underscores her commitment to healthcare innovation. What fuels her drive is an unwavering commitment to excellence, which continually propels her to seek new opportunities for professional growth and development in the ever-evolving field of healthcare.
Beyond the lecture hall, Carissa is a passionate soccer player and compassionate community pharmacist known for her patient-centered approach. She also further specializes in medical devices on a full-time basis, particularly in respiratory health (asthma and COPD), which further underscores her commitment to healthcare innovation. What fuels her drive is an unwavering commitment to excellence, which continually propels her to seek new opportunities for professional growth and development in the ever-evolving field of healthcare.
Dr. Holly Pileggi
BSc, PharmD, ACPR, CGP, RPh - OSCE Instructor, MCQ Corrrespondant, and CE Author
Dr. Holly Pileggi works as a Clinical Pharmacist at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital and she completed her residency at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton.
Holly has completed Certified Geriatric Pharmacist and Certified Respiratory Pharmacist courses and uses this knowledge in her role as OSCE Instructor, MCQ Instructor, and CE Author.
Holly has completed Certified Geriatric Pharmacist and Certified Respiratory Pharmacist courses and uses this knowledge in her role as OSCE Instructor, MCQ Instructor, and CE Author.
Zainab Ebrahimji
MPharm - OSCE & OSPE Instructor and Injections Instructor
Zainab is a licensed pharmacist in Ontario. She completed her Masters in Pharmacy in England, UK. Currently, she is working at the Shoppers Cannabis Care Centre as a Cannabis Care pharmacist.
Dr. Mona Rahma
BSc, MSc, PhD - EE and MCQ Instructor
Dr. Mona Rahma has a PhD in pharmaceutical sciences. Over the course of her career, she worked as an assistant professor and a senior lecturer at various schools of pharmacy in Egypt, the UAE, and Australia. Dr. Mona Rahma's main area of research is nano-particulate lipid-based systems and vesicular drug delivery systems. She has published numerous scientific papers in reputed international journals and served as a peer reviewer for different journals.
Dr. Mona has a special interest in educational research and innovative teaching methodologies that engage students in lectures and promote information retention. Most recently, after relocating to Canada, Dr. Mona has passed PEBC Exams (EE, MCQ and OSCE) as well as the Jurisprudence exam in Ontario.
Dr. Mona has a special interest in educational research and innovative teaching methodologies that engage students in lectures and promote information retention. Most recently, after relocating to Canada, Dr. Mona has passed PEBC Exams (EE, MCQ and OSCE) as well as the Jurisprudence exam in Ontario.
Dr. Henry Le
HBSc, PharmD, RPh - EE and MCQ Instructor
Henry graduated from the PharmD program at the University of Toronto Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy in 2022. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from York University.
Currently, Henry works as a Medical Communications Specialist at AstraZeneca and practices part-time as a community pharmacist at Sobeys Pharmacy. At PharmAchieve, Henry works as an instructor for the EE and MCQ courses.
Currently, Henry works as a Medical Communications Specialist at AstraZeneca and practices part-time as a community pharmacist at Sobeys Pharmacy. At PharmAchieve, Henry works as an instructor for the EE and MCQ courses.
Dr. Rema Kanna
HBSc, PharmD - MCQ Instructor
Rema completed her PharmD from university of Toronto. She also holds an honours bachelors of science from York university.
Her practise areas of interest include community and hospital practise. She also has a passion for teaching.
Her practise areas of interest include community and hospital practise. She also has a passion for teaching.
Roger Tam
BScPharm, CDE, CTE, PM2 - Injections Instructor
Roger Tam is a Walmart Pharmacist that has been practicing since 1999. He is also a certified tobacco and certified diabetes educator. He volunteers his time at Our Own Health Centre a non-profit 2SLGBTQ+ organization providing addictions and smoking cessation counselling as well as works in a retail pharmacy setting.
He also articled and lead author for several publications and was one of the authors of “A Practice Based Interprofessional Learning Opportunity in Tobacco Cessation”.
Roger currently sits or has sat on multiple local, provincial, and national organizations and committees including the Manitoba Tobacco Reduction Alliance (MANTRA), Pharmacist Manitoba, and Our Own Health Centre, Nine Circles Community Health Centre, Canadian Treatment Action Counsel and Pharmacist Manitoba.
In 2015 and 2017 Roger was a presenter at the “Bridging Indigenous Knowledge with the Latest Information on Commercial Tobacco” conference. That same year, he was invited to present at the Canadian Treatment Action Council conference in Toronto on “biologics in HIV”. In 2018 he was invited to be the keynote speaker on Cannabis 101 to the West Region Treaty 2 and 4 Health Services and presented on Motivating People in Pandemic Times at the Pharmacists Manitoba Conference 2022 and at the 15 th annual Ottawa Conference in 2023.
During his career Roger, has received multiple accolades: including receiving the Founders Award, the Takeda Magnum Opus Award, and the provincial achieve award from the Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba, the national Commitment to Care Award for Charitable Works, the National Pharmacist of the year award and in 2022 was bestowed the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal (Manitoba).
He also articled and lead author for several publications and was one of the authors of “A Practice Based Interprofessional Learning Opportunity in Tobacco Cessation”.
Roger currently sits or has sat on multiple local, provincial, and national organizations and committees including the Manitoba Tobacco Reduction Alliance (MANTRA), Pharmacist Manitoba, and Our Own Health Centre, Nine Circles Community Health Centre, Canadian Treatment Action Counsel and Pharmacist Manitoba.
In 2015 and 2017 Roger was a presenter at the “Bridging Indigenous Knowledge with the Latest Information on Commercial Tobacco” conference. That same year, he was invited to present at the Canadian Treatment Action Council conference in Toronto on “biologics in HIV”. In 2018 he was invited to be the keynote speaker on Cannabis 101 to the West Region Treaty 2 and 4 Health Services and presented on Motivating People in Pandemic Times at the Pharmacists Manitoba Conference 2022 and at the 15 th annual Ottawa Conference in 2023.
During his career Roger, has received multiple accolades: including receiving the Founders Award, the Takeda Magnum Opus Award, and the provincial achieve award from the Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba, the national Commitment to Care Award for Charitable Works, the National Pharmacist of the year award and in 2022 was bestowed the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal (Manitoba).
Stefan Chua
BscPharm, RPh - EE & MCQ Course Contributer
Stefan graduated from the University of British Columbia’s Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences in 2014. After graduating he has become a licensed pharmacist in British Columbia and Ontario, and has held various community pharmacy positions in Vancouver and the Greater Toronto Area.
Stefan is passionate about pharmacy education and has been active in various educational settings as a preceptor, instructor, and mentor. He currently works part-time as a Clinical Writer and Project Developer for PharmAchieve.
Stefan is passionate about pharmacy education and has been active in various educational settings as a preceptor, instructor, and mentor. He currently works part-time as a Clinical Writer and Project Developer for PharmAchieve.
Dr. Keyvan Sedaghat
BScPharm (Hons), PhD - EE Instructor
Keyvan completed his undergraduate degree in pharmacy and obtained his PhD in cellular and molecular medicine with a specialization in pharmacology at the University of Ottawa . He has more than 20 years of experience in teaching in academia as a professor and senior lecturer and in chief scientific officer roles in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic sectors.
In addition to publishing in peer-reviewed journals and books, he serves on the editorial board of multiple peer-reviewed journals focused on the areas of molecular pharmacology, cell signaling and G protein-coupled receptors.
In addition to publishing in peer-reviewed journals and books, he serves on the editorial board of multiple peer-reviewed journals focused on the areas of molecular pharmacology, cell signaling and G protein-coupled receptors.
Dr. Shanly Susan Mathew
PharmD - EE Instructor
Shanly is a Doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) graduate from kerala university of health sciences,India (2020). She is a dedicated community pharmacist at shoppers drug mart. At PharmAchieve, she is passionate about lecturing and loves to find new ways to help students remember and understand concepts.
Dr. Ereny Botross
HBSc, PharmD, RPh - EE Instructor
Ereny graduated in 2021 from the PharmD program at Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy (University of Toronto). She also hold an Honours Bachelors of Science from the University of Toronto. Ereny currently works full-time as a staff pharmacist at various Shoppers Drug Mart locations where she supervises and mentors co-op students and pharmacy students. She work part time at Pharmachieve as EE content developer and instructor.
Stephanie Heo
BA - Graphic Designer
Stephanie is a Toronto-based graphic designer and fine artist. She completed her bachelor's in Production Design at Sangmyung University in Korea. Afterward, she earned an Advanced Diploma in Graphic Design with Honors and Fine Arts certifications from George Brown College in Ontario. She is a valued member of the graphic design team at PharmAchieve, where she utilizes her knowledge and design skills to enhance learning materials for students.
Dr. Mariam Ali
BHSc, PharmD, RPh - CE Author, MCQ Content Developer
Mariam completed her Doctor of Pharmacy at the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto, and an Honours Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science from the University of Ottawa. She has undertaken various placements at hospitals across Ontario, including CHEO, and has practiced as a pharmacist in several community pharmacy settings, most recently at Shoppers Drug Mart.
Shirley Yip
MPharm - Assistant Medical Editor and Project Manager
Shirley has received her Master of Clinical Pharmacy from the University of Hong Kong. She has prior experience working at an acute hospital in Hong Kong and leading several health care projects in the field of ambulatory care and oncology. She works as the assistant medical editor and project manager for PharmAchieve's CE Team, aiding in the development and accreditation of PharmAchieve's many continuing education courses and professional resources.
Rishma Kanji
BScN, RN - Injections Instructor
Rishma is a Registered Nurse (RN) who holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BScN) from Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU). She practices as a Public Health Nurse in the Immunization Services Division where she works in a specialized program to provide counseling education and provision of publicly funded vaccines to all age groups. She plans, organizes, and provides immunizations in schools and community-based clinics.
Rishma works at PharmAchieve as an Injections Instructor.
Rashika Ramdev
RN - Injections Instructor
Rashika is a registered nurse who holds an Honours Bachelor of Science degree in Human Biology and Immunology, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from University of Toronto. She worked as a travel health nurse where she counselled, educated, and administered numerous travel vaccines to clients, which included intramuscular and subcutaneous injections.
Rashika is currently working at NurseAchieve as the Lead Nursing Curriculum Developer where she coordinates and supports NCLEX preparation for graduating students and nurse educators.
Rashika is currently working at NurseAchieve as the Lead Nursing Curriculum Developer where she coordinates and supports NCLEX preparation for graduating students and nurse educators.
