Parisa Vatanka

Parisa Vatanka is a highly accomplished professional with an extensive background in pharmacy administration and academia. She pursued her Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from the University of Kansas followed by Postgraduate Year-One (PGY-1) Pharmacy Practice Residency at the University of California, San Francisco, and Postgraduate Year-Two (PGY-2) Advanced Administrative Pharmacy Residency at Stanford University.

Throughout her career, Parisa has held various key positions in esteemed organizations. She served as the Senior Director of Corporate Alliances at the American Pharmacists Association and was previously an Assistant Clinical Professor at the School of Pharmacy at the University of California, San Francisco. Additionally, she has taken on roles such as Director, Associate Director, and Project Development Manager at the American Pharmacists Association, showcasing her expertise in corporate collaborations.

Her professional journey also includes significant roles in pharmacy management and academia. Parisa Vatanka has worked as a Community Pharmacist and Pharmacy Strategic Alliances Manager at Safeway, National Account Executive at Cholestech, and Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Drake University and American Drug Stores. She has also contributed to the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps as a Commissioned Officer for the Student Training and Extern Program (COSTEP) at multiple instances.