Kristina Powers Pharm.D

Director of Experiential Programs
Pharmacy Practice

Stark Learning Center 336 Pharmacy Practice Office
kristina.powers@wilkes.edu
(570) 408-3293

Biography

Biography

Dr. Kristina M. Powers is a native of northeastern Pennsylvania and joined 麻豆视频APK University in 2015. She has a diverse background in pharmacy practice, with experience in community, industry, and hospital settings. Dr. Powers oversees the Nesbitt School of Pharmacy鈥檚 experiential education program, working closely with students, preceptors, and practice sites to ensure meaningful and high-quality learning experiences throughout the curriculum.

Education

Education

  • Doctor of Pharmacy, 麻豆视频APK University, 2011
Certifications

Certifications

  • AACP Certificate in Leadership Excellence for Academic Pharmacy (CLEAR)
  • Nesbitt School of Pharmacy Experiential Education Fellowship
  • Medication Therapy Management Certificate
Selected Teaching

Selected Teaching

  • Course Coordinator for Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences (IPPEs)
  • Course Coordinator for Adavanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPEs)
Publications and Presentations

Publications and Presentations

Presentation

  • Powers, Kristina, Pharm.D., Pezzino, Nicole, PharmD, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDCES. 鈥淏reaking Barriers, Bridging Gaps: Implementation and Preliminary Outcomes of a Social Determinants of Health Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience.鈥 American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy. July 2024.

Publications

  • Shah, Vicky, Pharm.D., BCPS, Powers, Kristina, Pharm.D., et al. "Factors that Influence Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Selection." American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education (2019): ajpe7404. . September 2019.
  • Shah, Vicky, Pharm.D., BCPS; Franko, Thomas, Pharm.D.; Pezzino, Nicole, Pharm.D.; Powers, Kristina, Pharm.D. 鈥Impact of a Structured Residency Preparation Program on Match Results.鈥 American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. May 2017.
  • Powers, Kristina, Pharm.D.; Shah, Vicky, Pharm.D., BCPS; Pincofski, Eric, Student Pharmacist;
  • Tuman, Catherine, Student Pharmacist. Factors that Influence Advanced Pharmacy Practice
  • Experience Selection: Year Two. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education. July 2019
  • Powers, Kristina, Pharm.D.; Shah, Vicky, Pharm.D., BCPS; Zarfoss, Erika, Student Pharmacist; Veltri,
  • Kristin, Student Pharmacist. Factors that Influence Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience
  • Selection. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education. July 2018

Published Abstracts

  • Shah, Vicky, Pharm.D., BCPS; Franko, Thomas, Pharm.D.; Pezzino, Nicole, Pharm.D.; Powers,
  • Kristina, Pharm.D. 鈥淥ne Year Later: Impact of a Structured Residency Preparation Program on
  • Match Results.鈥 American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. December 2017
  • Middleton N, Sklanka K, Kieck D, Mabry E, DiPaolantonio, Powers K. 鈥淎ddressing Social Determinants of Health in Community Pharmacy: Pharmacy Student Perceptions, Impact, and Long-Term Retention.鈥 Poster presentation at the American Pharmacists Association (APhA). Los Angelas, CA. March 2026.
  • Middleton N, Sklanka K, Kieck D, Mabry E, DiPaolantonioPowers K. 鈥淎ddressing Social Determinants of Health in Community Pharmacy: Pharmacy Student Perceptions, Impact, and Long-Term Retention.鈥 Poster presentation at the Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association (PPA). Harrisburg, PA. February 2026.
  • Platform and Poster Presentations
    Honish B, Rovine J, Wall A, Sklanka K, Gruver B, Powers K. 鈥淪tudent Confidence in Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) After Involvement in an MTM Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience.鈥 Poster presentation at the American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP). East Stroudsburg PA. September 2025.
  • Peck A, Powers, K, Holt-Macey S. 鈥淚ncorporating Telepharmacy in Pharmacy Practice Experience.鈥 Poster presentation at the Annual Meeting of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP). Boston MA. July 2018.
  • Powers K, Shah V. 鈥Factors that Influence Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Selection.鈥 Poster presentation at the Annual Meeting of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP), Boston MA. July 2018.
  • Peck A, Holt-Macey S, Powers K. 鈥Incorporating Telepharmacy in Pharmacy Practice Experience.鈥 Poster presentation at the Midyear Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association (PPA) Conference. Lancaster PA. January 2018.
  • Shah V, Franko T, Pezzino N, Powers K. 鈥Impact of a Structured Residency Preparation Program on Match Results.鈥 American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Midyear Clinical Meeting. Las Vegas, NV. May 2017.
Service, Awards, and Honors

Service, Awards, and Honors

Selected Services

  • 麻豆视频APK University Assessment and Curriculum Committee
  • 麻豆视频APK University Student Affairs Committee
  • 麻豆视频APK University Committee on Professionalism and Progression
  • Member, American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy
  • Member, Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association
  • Member, Northeast PA Society of Health System Pharmacists

Selected Honors and Awards

  • AACP Award of Excellence in Experiential Education
  • PeopleGrove + CORE Rookie of the Year
  • Outstanding Staff Performance Award
  • Phi Lambda Sigma Leadership Society
  • Rho Chi Honor Society
  • 麻豆视频APK University Academic Support Award