»Administration & Staff
Deans
Rennolds Ostrom, Ph.D.
Dean, Professor
(714) 516-5434
rostrom@chapman.eduDr. Ostrom became Dean in 2024 after serving as Interim Dean since 2022. As Dean,
Ostrom oversees much of CUSP's academic, administrative, and student affairs as well
as provides visionary leadership for the School of Pharmacy.
Lawrence Brown, Pharm.D., Ph.D.
Associate Dean of Undergraduate Pharmacy Programs and Partnerships, Professor
(714) 628-2876
lbbrown@chapman.eduDr. Brown directs the Accelerated Pre-Pharmacy Experience Program and leads the future
endeavor to establish further undergraduate programs.
Rocke DeMark, Ed.D.
Associate Dean of Student Affairs
(714) 516-5460
demark@chapman.eduDr. DeMark is primarily responsible for the student affairs operations of the Pharm.D.
program, and serving in an executive administrative role in the continual development
of CUSP.
Maddie Dintzner, Ph.D.
Associate Dean of Assessment and Accreditation, Professor
(714) 516-5858
dintzner@chapman.eduDr. Dintzner is responsible for providing administrative leadership, oversight, and
direct support to the Office of Assessment and Accreditation for programmatic assessment
activities to ensure institutional effectiveness and systematic improvement aligned
with the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) standards.
Reza Taheri, Pharm.D., M.BA
Senior Associate Dean of Pharmacy Education, Professor
(714) 516-5488
rtaheri@chapman.eduDr. Taheri leads the Pharmacy Education (PharmEd) Office which is responsible for
all aspects of the PharmD students’ education, development, and success. The PharmEd
Office is comprised of Offices of Didactic, Experiential, and Professional Education,
which are supported by both faculty and professional staff members.
Jennifer Totonchy, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Programs, Associate Professor
(714) 516-5438
totonchy@chapman.eduDr. Totonchy is responsible for directing the Office of Research and Graduate studies
within the School of Pharmacy. In this role, she oversees, promotes and advocates
for research activities at CUSP including providing guidance to faculty on grant funding
endeavors, overseeing lab facilities and equipment, and fostering development of the
graduate programs.
Department Chairs
Marc Fleming, Ph.D.
Chair of the Department of Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy, Professor
(714) 516-5410
mfleming@chapman.eduDr. Fleming is Professor and Department Chair of the Department of Pharmaceutical
Economics and Policy.
Reza Mehvar, Pharm.D., Ph.D.
Chair of the Department of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Professor
(714) 516-5490
mehvar@chapman.eduDr. Mehvar is Professor and Chair of the Department of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical
Sciences.
Emmanuelle Schwartzman, Pharm.D.
Chair of the Department of Pharmacy Practice, Professor
(714) 516-5208
eschwartzman@chapman.eduDr. Schwartzman is Professor and Chair of the Department of Pharmacy Practice.
Staff
Grace Alexander
Administrative Coordinator
galexander@chapman.eduGrace Alexander is responsible for providing administrative support to the School
of Pharmacy, Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences Department, and Pharmaceutical
Economics and Policy departments, relating primarily to purchasing, P-card reconciliation,
faculty searches, and special events, meetings, and projects.
Richard Beuttler, Psy.D.
Assistant Director of Academic Enrichment
rbeuttle@chapman.eduRichard Beuttler is responsible for supporting student enrichment activities as they
relate to remediation, assessment, and progression. He collaborates with stakeholders
to analyze data, develop policies and student support models, and works with University
representatives to support success in the Pharm.D. program.
Amanda Brown, MS.N, RN
Director of Interprofessional Education (IPE)
aibrown@chapman.eduAmanda Brown is responsible for overseeing matters related to Interprofessional Education,
including assisting in further developing the program to become a regional and national
leader in IPE, maintaining and expanding external partnerships and ensuring the delivery
of IPE. She is also responsible for contributing to the development of immersion learning
experiences to meet the needs of pharmacy students and other health care trainees
and professionals at the Rinker Health Science Campus. These learners include pharmacy,
physician assistant, communication disorders, physical therapy, medical and nursing
students at Chapman and other partner institutions.
Gabriela Cavanaugh, M.PA
Administrative Coordinator
gcavanaugh@chapman.eduGabriela Cavanaugh is responsible for providing administrative support to the School
of Pharmacy and the Pharmacy Practice Department, relating primarily to purchasing,
P-card reconciliation, faculty searches, special events, meetings, and projects.
Cristina Clarke
Graduate Programs Specialist
crclarke@chapman.eduCristina Clarke is responsible for managing the daily operations of the graduate programs,
including recruitment, advisement, progression, milestones and degree completion.
She maintains student records and class schedules, assists the graduate program committee,
and coordinates aspects of communication with graduate students, faculty advisors,
and course instructors.
Emily Dinh, M.S.
Coordinator for the Office of Experiential Education
edinh@chapman.eduEmily Dinh is responsible for managing the APPE program by working with students,
sites, and preceptors to coordinate the logistics of student site placements and compliance/clearances.
Katie Fugnetti, M.A
Program Manager, Career & Alumni Engagement
fugnetti@chapman.eduKatie Fugnetti is responsible for providing career support for students and alumni,
including developing school-specific outreach, seminars, workshops, career fairs,
interview preparation, and program development based on students' needs assessment.
She provides students with individualized assistance in defining career options, developing
employment skills, job search strategies and resources, as well as oversees the cultivation
of career and professional relationships with alumni.
Laura Gorospe, M.BA
Director of Finance and Administration
gorospe@chapman.eduLaura Gorospe is responsible for directing the fiscal, business, and administrative
operations, including oversight of fiscal reporting, grants management, personnel
management, contracts, and procurement. She develops and executes annual budgets,
plans and forecasts division goals and budget targets, as well as consults to the
Dean on budget availability, strategic planning, and resource allocation. Laura serves
as liaison and represents the School of Pharmacy with internal departments and external
agencies.
Andie Hoang
Assessment Administrator
ahoang@chapman.eduAndie Hoang is responsible for providing administrative support for the Assessment
and Accreditation Office in the planning, development, compilation, and implementation
of assessment activities and reporting for CUSP.
Jennifer Lopez, PPS
Academic Affairs Specialist
jennilopez@chapman.eduJennifer Lopez manages a wide range of academic operations, including committee support,
curriculum retreats, course scheduling and registration, and supports Individualized
Progression Plan (IPP) students. Her work ensures smooth academic operations and fosters
a supportive learning environment for students, faculty, and staff.
Lilly Moscoso
Health Sciences Contracts Administrator
moscoso@chapman.eduLilly Moscoso manages the contract administration activities of all Rinker Health
Science Campus graduate programs, with an emphasis in clinical and experiential education
program needs. As a member of both School of Pharmacy and Crean College of Health
and Behavioral Sciences, she liaises with the Office of Legal Affairs and Risk Management
to ensure effective and streamlined processing and renewals of Rinker contracts.
Jason Mundy
Associate Director of Enrollment
mundy@chapman.eduJason Mundy is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day admissions and recruitment
operations. He collaborates with prospective and admitted students by providing information
and support, and also assists the Doctor of Pharmacy’s incoming students with their
transition into the program. He continues to engage with students during their time
as a general point of contact.
Luke O'Connell
Marketing and Events Specialist
oaconnell@chapman.eduLuke O’Connell is responsible for developing content for marketing and manages key
special events. Luke publishes CUSP accomplishments and research, and works collaboratively
with all departments, Special Events, and Strategic Marketing & Communications to
increase awareness and engagement.
Vanessa Orozco
Program Administrator for the Office of Experiential Education
vaorozco@chapman.eduVanessa Orozco manages the experiential directors and educators and delivery of the
experiential education programs, maintaining compliance with Chapman University’s
and the ACPE’s policies and procedures.
Helen Sahli, M.S.
Associate Program Director of Assessment and Accreditation
sahli@chapman.eduHelen Sahli is responsible for collaborating with stakeholders to guide methods, internal
and external standards, policies, and expectations for assessment. She supports the
Associate Dean of Assessment and Accreditation in planning, developing, compiling,
and disseminating assessment activities and reporting. Helen also develops sustainable
systems to ensure consistent and effective implementation and documentation of the
CUSP assignment agenda to inform continuous improvement while ensuring compliance
with accreditation standards.
Basir Syed
Laboratory Manager, Equipment and Technical Services
bsyed@chapman.eduBasir Syed is responsible for assisting with the day-to-day operation and maintenance
of the core facility. He monitors the safe practices in research and teaching laboratories,
as well supports the educational and research mission of the school.
Muhammad Tariq
Chemical Inventory Technician
mutariq@chapman.eduMuhammad Tariq is responsible for the daily operations and maintenance of laboratory facilities, including chemical handling, recording, and storage, chemical waste handling, as well as the receipt and distribution of laboratory supplies. He works with Environmental Health and Safety to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
Danielle Thompson
Student Affairs Coordinator
dathompson@chapman.eduDanielle Thompson is responsible for managing both school and student events, and plays a major role in supporting student organizations. She is the front-line support for student services and the overall non-academic student experience.
Sha Webster, M.S.
Laboratory Manager
shwebster@chapman.eduSha Webster is responsible for providing instrument training for pharmacy core lab
users. She provides daily maintenance and support to the following lab instruments:
FACSVerse, LVEM5, confocal microscope, Keyence Microscope, Prescott Microscope, PCR
machines, Spectrophotometer, X-Ray, CT, and MRI machine. She also processes all pharmacy
lab invoices, tracks lab orders, and assists in core lab budget development.
Holly Wilson
Executive Administrative Assistant to the Dean
hwilson@chapman.eduHolly Wilson is responsible for numerous administrative and logistical functions,
including facilities management, equipment management, onboarding functions, calendaring
and travel coordination on behalf of the Dean. She serves as the primary point of
contact in the Office of the Dean and School of Pharmacy for administrative functions.
Heidi Wissa
Associate Director of Finance and Administration
wissa@chapman.eduHeidi Wissa is responsible for the daily fiscal and operational activities, including
budget allocations, expense approvals, fiscal reporting, and contracts management.
She works with the Dean and Director of Finance and Administration to assess monthly
and annual budgetary needs, enhancement requests, resource allocation, and is the
primary resource for fiscal policy inquiries.