Aaron Sihota is a primary care pharmacist and is presently a Clinical Instructor at the University of British Columbia (UBC) Faculty of Pharmacy. He is the co-creator of the course on Dermatology, Cosmeceuticals, and Topical Compounding at the UBC Faculty of Pharmacy, which is taught to pharmacology students and dermatologists. He also serves on the Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPhA) Dermatology Review Panel as an author and chapter reviewer for the Compendium of Therapeutics for Minor Ailments (CTMA), and he is a regular skincare columnist for the Pharmacy Practice + Business magazine. Given his keen interest in fostering collaborative care between primary care practitioners and specialists, he has developed multiple accredited healthcare education programs and has taught in several conferences across North America.

Dr. Ashley Bell earned her PharmD from the Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina (UNC) in 2011. She has since worked in several roles, including compounding, medical information, clinical trials, as a clinical veterinary pharmacist, and as a contributing editor to Plumb’s Veterinary Drug Handbook.

Dr. Bell is currently a Clinical Veterinary Pharmacist at the North Carolina State College of Veterinary Medicine, working alongside several other pharmacists and technicians to ensure the entire hospital has the medications they need for their patients. Dr. Bell’s professional interests include development of compounded formulations and methods to advance veterinary pharmacy education for both veterinary and pharmacy students. Ashley also serves as the chair of the Student Engagement committee for the Society of Veterinary Hospital Pharmacists (SVHP).

As a Facilitator for LP3 Network, Dr. Bell imparts her expert knowledge and practical experience in vet compounding educational offerings, covering topics such as challenges in vet pharmacy, vet compounding and its regulations, and clinical conditions.

It goes without saying that Dr. Bell is an animal lover. In her spare time on the farm, you can find her taking care of all her creatures, great and small: two rescue dogs, two off-the-track thoroughbreds, a miniature donkey, and several chickens affectionately called “Roxanne and the Police”.

Bill graduated from the University of Toronto (Pharmacy) in 1993 and completed his Hospital Pharmacy Residency in 1994. Bill recently received his Board Certified Sterile Compounding Pharmacist (BCSCP) designation in 2023. Bill practiced clinically for 15 years in many teaching hospitals in the Toronto area. This clinical experience, from over a decade in multiple disease domains, ensures that the formulations that he consults on benefit the patient in an effective and safe manner.

Bill has spent the last 15 years managing large-scale businesses in both the private homecare/specialty area and the hospital practice, in all areas of compounding such as non-sterile and sterile compounding in the hazardous and non-hazardous domains. Bill also manages a large clinical trial division and a drug stability lab focusing on potency, compatibility, and stability studies for small molecules.

Bill has been active in sharing his experience in drug stability, publishing 15 papers, and presenting 36 scientific papers/abstracts mainly in this domain, and is able to assist compounders with stability, sterility, and other quality evaluations of their formulations.

Bill went back to business school and completed his MBA in 2017 and can assist with ensuring compounding designs and operations are compliant, efficient, and safe.

On his personal time, Bill likes to boat, camp with his family, and enjoys watching his son and daughter play competitive hockey and baseball.

Dr. Christine Roussel is a Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist and Board Certified Sterile Compounding Pharmacist with a bachelor's in Toxicology and doctorate in Pharmacy from Philadelphia College of Pharmacy. She is Director of Pharmacy at Doylestown Hospital (Pennsylvania), Adjunct Assistant Professor at USciences, Facilitator for LP3 Network, and Consultant for MEDISCA Network. On top of her day job of overseeing the clinical and operational aspects of patient care, she provides over 100 hours of education to pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, physicians, and nurses each year.

Dr. Roussel focuses on occupational exposure to hazardous drugs, sterile/non-sterile compounding, clinical and legislative topics, such as medical cannabis, opioid stewardship, drug diversion prevention, pharmaceutical waste and contamination. She is a consultant for cleanroom facility design. She has authored articles on occupational exposure to hazardous drugs, as protecting healthcare providers’ DNA is her primary passion! Her most recent publication is: Meta-analysis of chromosomal aberrations as a biomarker of exposure in healthcare workers occupationally exposed to antineoplastic drugs. In 2018, she was nationally recognized as “40 Under 40 in Oncology”

She is active in many professional organizations, including as a Delegate for the American Society of Health Systems Pharmacy, President of the Pennsylvania Society of Health Systems Pharmacy, Board of Directors for International Society of Cannabis Pharmacists, the American Industrial Hygiene Association, and the Association for Compounding Pharmacists (ACP).

In addition to pursuing her goal of educating the world about the danger of carcinogens, she is also a dedicated mother, Cub Scout leader, and enjoys teaching her kids about engineering, often in the form of marshmallow propulsion devices and rocket building!

Mr. Guérin has worked in the formulation field for more than 15 years. He began working on research and development for enteric coated solid dosage forms to meet required probiotic levels within the food supplement industry. In 2005, Mr. Guérin joined Medisca as a formulation chemist in the Technical Support Services Department and has since developed over 2,800 formulas. In addition to his Master’s degree in Science, Mr. Guérin has a strong background in microbiology and this knowledge proves useful as it allows him to assist our clients with potential contamination issues involved in sterile compounding.

In his personal time, Mr. Guérin is passionate about three things: cars, cars, and cars!

Dr. David Mastropietro is an Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Nova Southeastern University, College of Pharmacy where he teaches the art of pharmacy compounding and the science of formulation development using classroom and laboratory methodologies. Dr. Mastropietro is also a pharmacist with over 20 years of experience practicing in community and hospital settings. He has 8 years’ experience consulting in the development, testing, and manufacturing of dietary supplements, serving as Senior Advisor for Formulation Development & Product Commercialization for Solara Labs, Inc. and Director of Personalized Formulation & Experience for Clean Living & Wellness. In addition to his teaching, pharmacist, and advisory roles, Dr. Mastropietro is active in research with 24 journal publications, over 85 abstracts and presentations, 3 book chapters, and 7 US & World patent applications.

Jennifer holds a Batchelor’s degree in Science with a Specialization in Chemistry. Her love of laboratory work led her to compounding non-sterile preparations at a community pharmacy, for a rewarding ten years. Currently, she develops continuing education programs for LP3 and teaches several lab-based LP3 programs. She has been with LP3 since its launch in 2015.

Dr. Ken Speidel is well recognized for his broad experience in pharmacy practice and education with pharmacotherapeutic specialties in hormone therapy and pain management. Dr. Speidel is a leading subject-matter expert in pharmaceutical compounding with expertise in sterile and non-sterile compounding processes for the acute care, community, outpatient, and 503A/503B practice sectors. Dr. Speidel has played instrumental roles in the development of national standards for pharmacy compounding practices and provides consulting services to many organizations, including boards of pharmacy and hospital and health systems in the United States and abroad.

In addition to his worldwide consulting and educational work, Dr. Speidel is a retired Professor of Pharmacy Practice from the University of Findlay. Over the years, Dr. Speidel has assisted in the development and facilitation of many nationally recognized educational programs, approved by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE). Dr. Speidel served as senior surveyor and advisor for the development of the Pharmacy Compounding Accreditation Board (PCAB). Dr. Speidel has served as multi-term president of the National Home Infusion Association (NHIA), president of Hospice of Portage, and has been awarded fellowship status with the Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding (APC) and the American College of Apothecaries (ACA). Dr. Speidel received a Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Pharmacy from Ohio Northern University and has completed postdoctoral training in nutritional support and functional medicine.

Dr. Speidel is best known for his charismatic charm, his endless book of analogies, and ability to get everyone in the room motivated and passionate about personalized healthcare!

Mr. Latta received his Bachelor’s in Pharmacy from the University of North Carolina. Following graduation, he joined the Duke University Medical Center as Staff Pharmacist. Mr. Latta held this position for over a decade, before becoming Lead Pharmacist at the Acute Pain Service at the medical center. During this time, he served on several national committees with the American Pain Society and took part in several pain initiatives.

In 2000, Mr. Latta became Manager of the Duke Compounding Facility, where his many accomplishments included the design, construction, and launch of a standard-setting compounding facility. Mr. Latta retired from Duke University Medical Center in 2013 to pursue teaching, consulting, and working with accreditation organizations to further the practice of pharmacy.

Mr. Latta is currently a Senior Associate for Gates Healthcare Associates, Inc., a Senior Associate with Visante Inc., Visante UK, and a consultant to the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy. He is also Vice President of Design and Regulatory Compliance for ProPharma Cleanrooms, Inc. Mr. Latta is a nationally recognized expert in pharmacy compounding, clean room design, process control, validation, and pain management. He has written and taught extensively on these topics.

Mr. Latta is involved with the Pharmacy Compounding Accreditation Board (PCAB) and is also a member of the Standards Committee. He recently completed the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) surveyor training to become an ACHC Certified Consultant.

In his free time, Mr. Latta is an Assistant Scout Master and enjoys taking his son on fun treks into the border lake regions between Minnesota and Canada!

Mrs. Krygier holds a Bachelor degree in Biochemistry and a Master’s degree in Food Science from McGill University. She is currently a Formulation Chemist and Compounding Service Team Lead at Medisca and has over 8 years of experience providing compounding support to pharmacists and technicians. Her dual role allows her to focus on formula customization as she leads a team of very enthusiastic and resourceful technical service support representatives. One year after embarking on her career with Medisca, her expertise and interest in teaching allowed her to join LP3 Network as a facilitator for continuing education programs specializing in non-sterile pharmaceutical compounding.

Mrs. Krygier is an avid cottage-goer, so her weekends are often spent outdoors with her family and friends.

Mr. Filosi is the owner of a thriving non-sterile compounding practice in Plant City, Florida, where he is responsible for the sales and marketing of the compounding segment of his business. Mr. Filosi has over 25 years of experience in both non-sterile and sterile compounding and is a former surveyor for the Pharmacy Compounding Accreditation Board (PCAB), a service of the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC).

Mr. Filosi graduated cum laude from Fitchburg State College in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, and then went on to graduate cum laude in Pharmacy from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy in Boston, Massachusetts. Today, Mr. Filosi is a preceptor for Florida A & M University, University of Florida, Virginia Commonwealth University, and Massachusetts College of Pharmacy.

In his free time, Mr. Filosi enjoys horseback riding with his daughter and being a scoutmaster for his son’s troop.

Dr. Shafor, a fourth generation pharmacist, grew up working at his family’s independent retail pharmacies in the Miami/Fort Lauderdale area. After earning his Doctorate from Nova Southeastern University’s Pharmacy program, Dr. Shafor left his family’s retail pharmacy chain to embark on a career as a sterile compounding pharmacist.

Dr. Shafor has spent the last 10 years building and managing multiple sterile and non-sterile compounding pharmacies. He has built two sterile labs and a non-sterile retail pharmacy from the ground up and has managed everything from a home infusion pharmacy to the pharmaceutical accounts for the Miami Dolphins, Florida Marlins, Miami Heat and Florida Panthers.

Dr. Shafor is currently the Director of Quality Control at Oncology Plus, an ACHC-accredited closed-door hazardous compounding pharmacy in Tampa Florida. Within this role, Dr. Shafor specializes in dispensing chemotherapy and other hazardous infusions, injections, and ophthalmic preparations to hospitals and clinics throughout Florida.

In his personal time, Dr. Shafor is an avid fisherman, as well as a fan of the NFL’s Miami Dolphins!

Dr. de la Garza is a board certified physician who practices multidisciplinary interventional pain management in four offices in the Tampa Bay area. He performs interventional pain procedures, specializing in minimally invasive surgical decompression of herniated discs and spinal stenosis, implantable intrathecal pumps, spinal cord stimulation, and peripheral nerve stimulation. Dr. de la Garza has published numerous research papers and abstracts, and has presented at regional and national academic conferences on the topics of anesthesia and pain medicine. He is also a consultant for numerous pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers.

Dr. de la Garza received a Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology and a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry from Texas Lutheran College in Seguin, Texas. He graduated from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in 2001 and performed his anesthesia residency at the University of South Florida College of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care from 2001 to 2005. He then completed an interventional pain medicine fellowship at The Cleveland Clinic, in the Department of Anesthesia and Pain Management.

Mr. Didyk graduated from the University of Manitoba Faculty of Pharmacy in 2002 and immediately went to work as a Pharmacy Services Specialist for the Western Canada division of a national pharmacy provider. Mr. Didyk gained early experience in community pharmacy practice, and in 2005 his career evolved into the ownership and management of community health services. He developed health centres in the Winnipeg area that provided primary and ancillary healthcare services all under one roof. These clinics were pioneers in establishing solid patient outcomes through the use of electronic medical records. His efforts were noted in 2006 when he received the Young Leader in Pharmacy award from the Manitoba Society of Pharmacists.

Mr. Didyk has been a facilitator for sterile and non-sterile compounding programs since 2008. His skills and expertise in compounding have made him nationally recognized as an expert in his field. He owns and operates the largest compounding-only facility in Manitoba that delivers specialized patient specific healthcare on a daily basis. In 2015, Mr. Didyk expanded his scope by becoming a surveyor for the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC).

Ms. Sidhu graduated from McGill University with a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and Immunology. Since then, she has dedicated her professional career to continuously learning and striving to improve the pharmaceutical compounding industry. She is currently the Research & Development Manager at MEDISCA, where her creativity, attention to detail, and experience allow her to flourish in her role. At LP3 Network, Raman is passionate about teaching and is a facilitator for the Non-Sterile Training program.

In her spare time, Raman loves to keep up with the current trends in the cosmetic industry and spending time with her family.

Mr. Conte has been a compounding pharmacist since graduating from the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of British Columbia in 2004. As the manager of Northmount Pharmacy and Compounding Lab in North Vancouver, his practice is involved in a wide range of compounding niches, with a focus on hormone restoration therapy and veterinary medicine. Additionally, Mr. Conte is involved in mentoring pharmacy students as a registered preceptor with his alma mater.

When not at work, you can find Mr. Conte at a soccer or baseball field with his wife and two boys.

Dr. Tara Scott graduated from Northeast Ohio University College of Medicine and completed her residency with Summa Health Systems at Akron City Hospital in Ohio. She recently retired from OB/GYN after almost 20 years to focus on functional and integrative medicine. She is a Clinical Associate Professor at Northeast Ohio Medical University, where she teaches residents and is involved in clinical research.

Dr. Scott is a certified menopause practitioner with the North American Menopause Society and a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She first became involved with hormone and integrative medicine while practicing as an OB/GYN. Her empathy for patients experiencing hormone-related issues led her to become trained as an advanced fellow and certified by the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. The evidence-based practices she employed helped many patients conquer chronic wellness issues. She then started Revitalize Medical Group, where she serves as the Chief Medical Officer. In 2016, she obtained an additional board certification in Integrative Medicine. Recently, Dr. Scott was appointed as Medical Director for Summa Health in Akron, Ohio, where she will develop and run an Integrative Medicine program. Dr. Scott is passionate about educating the medical community on the advances in evidence-based hormone therapy. She lectures around the community to raise awareness about wellness and hormone balance.

Mrs. Pinheiro is a compounding pharmacist with over 19 years of experience, which she applies as a consultant for MEDISCA Network’s Technical Support Services Department. Additionally, she manages the on-site operations of LP3 Network’s Non-sterile and Sterile Compounding courses, held at their state-of-the-art facility in Aventura, Florida.

Mrs. Pinheiro received her Master’s degree in Science from the University of São Paulo and taught at the College of Pharmacy at the University Suprema in Brazil. Additionally, she was the owner of RX Pharmaceutica and Petfarma Pharmacies in Brazil, for which she was responsible for compounding, quality control of raw-materials and final products, training pharmacists and technicians, and counseling patients.

Mrs. Pinheiro was a Surveyor and Standards Committee member of Brazil’s National Association of Pharmaceutical Masters, a non-profit organization that oversees customized pharmaceutical preparations. She has specialty training in non-sterile compounding, pharmaceutical technology, cosmetology, and veterinary compounding. She is also the author of the veterinary formulary book, Formulário Veterinário Farmacêutico.

Maurizio serves as the General Manager of LP3 Network and brings over 14 years of experience from within the pharmaceutical industry. His professional experience stems from field work in genomics, regulatory affairs and, most recently, his nine years in the field of pharmaceutical compounding. His most recent efforts in pharmaceutical compounding has seen him diversify his responsibilities in areas such as technical support services - formulation chemistry, product development, continuing education, sales & marketing, operations, logistics and facility design. His Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, coupled with a minor in Pharmacology and Therapeutics, drives his passion to continually work towards his ultimate goal of improving patient care.

In his spare time, he enjoys both downhill skiing, swimming and keeping in touch with changes and advances in the healthcare field.

Since receiving her Doctor of Pharmacy from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy in 2003, Mindy has spent her professional career dedicated to various pharmacy industries. Currently, Mindy is the Manager of Education, Development and Consulting at LP3 Network, where she leads the team responsible for the development, design and implementation of educational programs for the compounding community. Mindy also provides clinical research support and subject-matter expertise to various pharmaceutical companies. In her spare time, she loves enjoying the outdoors, traveling, watching movies, concerts and various sporting events with her family.

Jennifer has been providing leadership to successful sales teams for the past decade. Leading by example with passion, dedication, and inspiration, Jennifer has motivated her Account Executives to constantly strive and surpass their goals. With experience in business development, relationship building, and international travels, she is constantly building her network to ensure that she provides excellent service to her customers. Jennifer is certain to make an impression when you meet her – not only because she sold you on a great program offering, but also because she is always dressed to impress with her perfectly planned outfits!

As a Business Development Manager at LP3 Network, with over eight years working in the healthcare industry and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Nima's passion lies in leveraging his knowledge and experience to contribute to advancing healthcare, pharmaceutical education, and innovative therapies. Through collaboration and strategic initiatives, his goal is to improve patient outcomes and expand access to specialized treatments, bridging business and medical innovation to enhance patient care. In his spare time, Nima has a deep passion for movies and cinema, appreciating both the artistry and storytelling that bring films to life.

Neil graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Concordia University in 1985 and has since worked alongside medical and allied health professionals in the fields of rehabilitation and workers’ compensation medical services. He has served the compounding pharmacy industry for the past 24 years creating programs surrounding standards for the industry. Currently, Neil works for LP3 Network and is responsible for the development, design, and implementation of several training programs focused on compounding standards and regulations, including sterile compounding. Favorite expression, “To see the world around you, you must see the world through the eyes of others.”

Mark brings extensive experience in the medical education industry. He joined LP3 Network in 2021 overseeing a portfolio of clinically based educational programs in areas of dermatology, hormone restoration therapy, pain management, mind and body wellness, and veterinary medicine. Mark leads a medical writing team in developing new programs based on unmet educational needs in the pharmaceutical compounding industry and maintaining the needs of existing programs. Mark’s passion for pharmaceutical education stems from his doctoral research in neuropharmacology at the University of Melbourne, Australia. He continued research in this field as a post-doctoral fellow at McGill University, Montréal, Canada. In his spare time, Mark enjoys running competitively and attending to a garden of unique North American, Australian, and European plants.

Adam completed his PhD in Cellular and Molecular Biology at Concordia University, focusing on the role of mitochondria in longevity and age-related diseases. His role with LP3 Network began as a Medical Writer & Editor, researching and developing scientific content for continuing education programs. He then transitioned through several roles, and is currently the Learning Technology Manager. Adam oversees LP3 Network’s Learning Management System (LMS) as well as other educational technologies, to provide a cohesive learning experience and streamlined customer experience. In his downtime, Adam is an avid traveler and anime enthusiast.

Jennifer holds a Batchelor’s degree in Science with a Specialization in Chemistry. Her love of laboratory work led her to compounding non-sterile preparations at a community pharmacy, for a rewarding ten years. Currently, she develops continuing education programs for LP3 and teaches several lab-based LP3 programs. She has been with LP3 since its launch in 2015.

Kathryn holds bachelor’s degrees in biology and Neuroscience & Mental Health from Carleton University and a master’s degree in Experimental Medicine from McGill University. She is currently a Medical Writer for LP3 Network, developing and updating new and current clinical based programs. Additionally, she often collaborates with pharmaceutical companies to assist in their publications of various studies and educational content related to proprietary products and devices. In her free time, Kathryn lets her artistic creativity run wild through painting, sewing, costuming, and prop-making.

Jeanine designs and develops eLearning courses at LP3 Network, focusing on continuing education and training content for the compounding pharmaceutical and healthcare community. An instructional designer, she holds a Master’s degree in Educational Technology (2020) and a bachelor’s degree in journalism (1996) from Concordia University. Previously, she spent 20 years at The (Montreal) Gazette, where she honed her skills as a designer and visual journalist. In her spare time, Jeanine enjoys watching Scandinavian crime shows and Sci-Fi / fantasy films, and spending time with her husband and two children.

Juliana is the Learning Management System (LMS) Support Specialist at LP3 Network. She has a diverse background spanning law, education, and learning & development. These experiences have strengthened her critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and understanding of learners' needs in various settings. This foundation paved the way for her current role, where she thrives on tackling challenges, organizing and optimizing content, and supporting the team’s training initiatives. In her free time, she enjoys music, video games, watching TV, and a weekly game of badminton.

Originally from Lima, Peru, Paola moved to Montreal, where she graduated with a DEC in Business Management in 2011. With over 9 years of experience in the pharmacy industry, Paola began as a laboratory technician and later transitioned into retail management. In 2021, she earned a Diploma in Attestation of Vocational Specialization in Sales Representation and took on the role of Pharmaceutical Sales Support Representative. In 2022, Paola joined the LP3 Network team, where she thrives as a Sales Coordinator and Support, making valuable contributions to both her team and clients, locally and internationally. Outside of work, Paola is passionate about dance, particularly creating her own choreography. She enjoys organizing gatherings with friends and family, always ensuring her loved ones feel special. Moreover, she loves cooking and experimenting with new recipes.

Holding a Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry from the University of Montreal, Raffi joined the team in 2020 and has since progressed from a customer experience representative to a business development executive, and currently serves as Product Manager for Education. In this role, he collaborates closely with program development, marketing, and customer-facing teams to deliver learner-centric solutions. His experience in customer-facing roles continues to inform a strong user-first approach, always keeping the learner’s perspective in mind. Outside of work, Raffi volunteers as a scoutmaster: a role shaped by years in scouting and a passion for giving back to the community.