BOARD BIOGRAPHIES

2023 Officers

Lauren Powell

President

Lauren Powell completed her undergraduate degree in Basic Medical Science at Washington State University and continued her education in Spokane. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy at Washington State University College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. While earning her Pharm. D. she was very involved and served on the Washington State Pharmacy Association Board of Directors as the WSU Liaison and serving as a voting member in her final year. As a pharmacist, she now works at Kootenai Health Outpatient Pharmacy and moonlights at Costco as well. In her free time, she loves running, reading, being outdoors and spending time with family, friends and her dog, Kila.

Steve Webbenhurst, Pharm.D.

Executive Vice President

Steven Webbenhurst works at the Walgreens Health System Pharmacy on the Deaconess Hospital Campus in Spokane. He has called Spokane home since 1993. He graduated from South Dakota State University and began his career in retail pharmacy working in West Texas. He has held several roles with Walgreens over the years including Pharmacy Supervisor for Eastern Washington, North Idaho and Montana. In addition to being a preceptor for both IPPE and APPE students, he has taught pharmacology at North Idaho College and continues to be the pharmacist advisor for their technician program. He is also an APHA Immunization Instructor and also an instructor for WSU’s Technician Immunization Program for Idaho. In his free time, he enjoys traveling and spending time on his sailboat.

Connor Capdeville

President-elect

Born in the San Joaquin valley, raised in the Portland metro area, and Spokanite by choice. Former professional bartender and still an amateur musician. On my second career and happy to be here. My professional interests lie in ambulatory care, cardiology pharmacy, and mentoring healthcare learners. My personal interests lie in music, sports, and most importantly, cats.

Tong Thao, Student

Secretary/Student Representative

Tong Thao was born in a refugee camp in Thailand but grew up in Appleton, Wisconsin, a small city 20 minutes away from Greenbay, WI, that is home to the Greenbay Packers and the cheese heads. His interests and hobbies include but are not limited to: reading, gardening, disc golfing, kayaking, taking long naps, card collecting and Pokemon Go! He graduated from the University of Wisconsin Eau-Claire in 2016 with a bachelor of sciences in Chemistry w/biochem emphasis and currently attends WSU College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, PharmD candidate 2024. He hopes to pursue a career in psychiatric pharmacy after graduation, followed by a career in humanitarian pharmacy in non-profit organizations such as Doctor’s Without Borders. Tong’s educational pursuit stems from his interest of wanting to bridge the gap among his community between oriental and occidental practices as well as serving the underserved and the underprivileged.

Sandy Moreno, Student

Secretary/Student Representative

Sandy Moreno is a current PharmD student at Washington State University. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from the University of California, Davis. Prior to pharmacy school, she was fortunate enough to become a pharmacy technician at Rite Aid. She wanted to learn firsthand how the pharmacy operates and utilize her experience to understand patients’ safety when dispensing medication. Combining patient care and the importance of medicine is what enhanced her interest in the field of pharmacy. Sandy continues to work for Rite Aid but now as a pharmacy intern in Spokane. She is also involved in a couple student organizations such as American Pharmacist Association (APhA-ASP) and the Student Ambassador Program. She also serves as the next 2022-2023 executive member, Sergeant-at-Arms, for Kappa Psi Beta Pi Pharmaceutical Fraternity Inc. She looks forward to continuing being a part of the Spokane community and becoming part of the Spokane Pharmacy Association. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, going to the movies, boxing, camping, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.

Board of Managers

Brittany Craft, Pharm.D.

Co-CE Chair

I graduated from the Washington State University College (WSU) of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences in 2019. After graduation, I completed a PGY1 and PYG2 drug information and academic residency program at WSU. In 2021, I was offered an amazing opportunity to join Kootenai Health as a Medication Therapy Management (MTM) and Quality Clinical Pharmacist. Prior to pharmacy school, I held several different roles in community pharmacy including pharmacy assistant, pharmacy technician, and pharmacist intern. In my free time, I enjoy camping, fishing, hiking, and spending time with my family and three dogs.

Alex Stumphauzer, Pharm.D.

Co-CE Chair

I am originally from the Chicago suburbs, but went to pharmacy school at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. After graduation, I went on to complete my PGY-1 and infectious diseases PGY-2 in St. Louis, Missouri. My wife (also a pharmacist) was hired by Kootenai Health, which is how I found myself in the inland Northwest! I just recently started at Deaconess in Spokane as a clinical pharmacist. My interests in pharmacy include infectious diseases and academia. Outside of pharmacy, I like to relax with my 2 cats or play ultimate frisbee.

Lee Roy Esposo

Co-CE Chair

I was born and raised in southern California and now I call Spokane home. After I graduated from pharmacy school, I had opportunity to be an academic fellow with Washington State University College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences where I am being trained in academic pharmacy. Although my current experience is in academia, I have experience in many other areas of pharmacy. Prior to pharmacy school I was in pharmacy benefit management and I have over 3 years experience in community pharmacy. Helping others has always been my passion and I try my best to make sure people are well taken care of whether it is volunteering at a COVID-19 clinic or explaining the Part D coverage gap to a patient. One of my areas of focus is palliative care and I am always looking for more opportunities to incorporate palliative care principles in practice. In my spare time I love to play videogames online, trying new foods, and singing karaoke with friends!

Lexie Powell

Co-CE Chair

I received my Doctor of Pharmacy from Washington State University’s College of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences. Following graduation, I worked as a float pharmacist for Albertsons/Safeway. I later completed a Geriatric Specialty Pharmacy Residency with WSU and Providence VNA Home Health followed by an Academic Fellowship with WSU. I joined the faculty at WSU as an Assistant Professor in the Pharmacotherapy department in the summer of 2022 where I currently teach Top 200 Drugs for first year pharmacy students and a skills lab course for third year pharmacy students.

Michelle Nguyen, Pharm.D.

Co-Annual Meeting Chair

I am a recent graduate from WSU- Go Cougs! My main experience in pharmacy has been at an independent pharmacy (Hart and Dilatush) here in downtown Spokane. After graduation, I worked at H&D, gave COVID vaccines with Prevention NW, and worked in pharmacy management at Medication Review. I developed a passion for helping patients gain access to healthcare through rural and critical access hospitals. I believe everyone deserves to be treated equally and have the same opportunities regardless of location or barriers. One area of focus I am particularly interested in is Mental/Behavioral health. I’m currently a pharmacist at the MGVAMC where I hope I can continue excellent patient care. In my free time I enjoy cooking, trying new restaurants, and traveling.

Kayla Treharne

Co-Annual Meeting Chair

I am a 2021 graduate of Washington State University College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. After completion of my PharmD, I completed a PGY1 with a focus in ambulatory care at the Jonathan M. Wainwright VA Medical Center in Walla Walla, Washington. I am currently a Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner at the Mann-Grandstaff VAMC working with primary care teams in Spokane and Sandpoint, Idaho. In my free time, I enjoy running, cooking and baking, being outdoors and spending time with my family and friends and my cat, Franklin.

Alicia Barnes

Technician Representative

I have been a pharmacy technician for 6 years now. I have worked in oncology for 3 of those years. I am a member of NCODA, actively participating on several committees. I am very passionate about pharmacy and patient care, and I enjoy advocating for pharmacy technicians and change to help us better serve our patients.

Jessica Gould

Technician Representative

I have 15 years long term care pharmacy experience with omnicare pharmacy. I just recently joined the oncology world as a patient assistance technician.

Bruce Langridge Jr.

Technician Representative

Bruce completed his Pharmacy Technician A.A.S. degree at Spokane Community College in 2002. He has also completed his Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Eastern Washington University in 2007. In October 2002 he started working for Walgreens Pharmacy as a technician and has worked for them for 20 years today. He has held many roles for them pharmacy technician, senior pharmacy tech, manager in training, emerging store manager, and store manager. He is a recruiting lead for his area and is the primary Walgreens contact for Spokane Community College and Carrington College for pharmacy externs. He has obtained his immunization credentials, works, and manages the busiest Walgreens in Spokane on Pines and Sprague.

Candice Sochovka

Immediate Past President

Candice Sochovka is a native of Spokane. She graduated with her Bachelors of Science in Chemistry from Saint Martin’s University in 2014 and received her Doctorate of Pharmacy from Washington State University, College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences in 2020. She is currently employed with Kootenai Health Specialty Pharmacy, where she is one of two pharmacists embedded within the Rheumatology Clinic. In her free time, Candice enjoys traveling and any outdoor activities that include her husband and two wonderful children.

Jennifer Miller, Pharm.D.

Faculty Advisor

Jennifer Miller graduated from Western Washington University with a Bachelor of Science in biochemistry in 2010 and from Washington State University with a Doctor of Pharmacy in 2015. She went on to pursue a PGY1 residency at the WSU College of Pharmacy working on a grant-funded project which aimed to increase patient access to care by expanding pharmacists-provided patient care services across Washington state. After completion of the PGY1 Residency, she was hired to continue working on the project as part of a two-year academia/research fellowship which is where she currently works. In addition to her work at WSU, Jennifer works as a float pharmacist for Rosauers in the Spokane area. Although a transplant to the Spokane area, she is now deeply rooted in the community and plans to spend her career as a pharmacist in the Inland Northwest. In her free time she enjoys baking, hiking, reading, playing video games, and spending time with family and friends.