Keynote Speaker
Matt Riviere
Matt Riviere has been a resident of Monument, CO, since moving there in 2004 from Southern California. In July 2021, he lost his two sons, Andrew, 21, and Stephen, 19, to fentanyl poisoning when they were experimenting with what they thought was OxyContin. Since his boys’ deaths, he has worked with Blue Rising and other affected families who have lost their loved ones to fentanyl. Sharing their powerful and heartbreaking stories before the Colorado House and Senate, these families left an impact that helped lead to the passage of the Fentanyl Accountability and Prevention Bill (HB 22-1326), signed into law in May 2022. To spread awareness about the dangers of fentanyl and to help save lives, Matt speaks to high school and middle school students in Colorado Springs and throughout greater Colorado. His boys’ story was featured in an ABC News documentary, Poisoned: America’s Fentanyl Crisis, and recently in the Colorado documentary, Devastated: Colorado’s Fentanyl Disaster. He partners with other affected families, raising awareness about the harms of social media and advocating for legislation, such as the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), by working with legislators at the state and federal levels.
Matt is a member of the Region 16 Opioid Abatement Council, which serves the El Paso and Teller County area. In 2024, he graduated with his MBA from the Jack Welch Management Institute, earning a 4.0 GPA and being named a Jack Welch Scholar. Matt is a full-time IT Director and enjoys playing sports, including water polo, soccer, and volleyball. He is actively involved in his church and serves as a leader of the Singles Ministry.
Speakers
Joseph Saseen, PharmD
Benjamin Mudd, PharmD
Benjamin Mudd, PharmD
Joseph Saseen is Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs and Professor of Clinical Pharmacy and a Professor of Family Medicine at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. Dr. Saseen’s academic and clinical practice contributions focus on cardiovascular risk reduction and population health. He was a member of the 2018 AHA/ACC/Multis
Joseph Saseen is Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs and Professor of Clinical Pharmacy and a Professor of Family Medicine at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. Dr. Saseen’s academic and clinical practice contributions focus on cardiovascular risk reduction and population health. He was a member of the 2018 AHA/ACC/Multisociety cholesterol management guideline writing committee and is a member of the upcoming 2026 guideline. His scholarly work includes over 200 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters.
Benjamin Mudd, PharmD
Benjamin Mudd, PharmD
Benjamin Mudd, PharmD
Ben Mudd is the Executive Director of the Kentucky Pharmacists Association, a community pharmacy owner, and a candidate for the Kentucky State Senate. A leading advocate for PBM reform and pharmacist provider status, he works at the intersection of policy, politics, and patient care.
Emily Zadvorny, PharmD
Benjamin Mudd, PharmD
Emily Zadvorny, PharmD
Emily B. Zadvorny, PharmD, BCPS is a proud professional advocate and trained clinical pharmacy specialist. Dr. Zadvorny currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer for the Colorado Pharmacists Society (CPS), the only professional pharmacy association in Colorado. In this role she oversees the operational, educational, networking, and
Emily B. Zadvorny, PharmD, BCPS is a proud professional advocate and trained clinical pharmacy specialist. Dr. Zadvorny currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer for the Colorado Pharmacists Society (CPS), the only professional pharmacy association in Colorado. In this role she oversees the operational, educational, networking, and advocacy efforts for the Society. She has helped influence public policies and pass key pieces of legislation to advance pharmacists’ scope of practice, payment for pharmacist services, improve patient access to care, protect pharmacy practices, and elevate the level of training and safety/wellbeing of pharmacy professionals. A native of Colorado, she earned her PharmD from the University of Arizona and completed two post-graduate residencies at UC San Diego. She is board-certified and a clinical associate professor for the University of Colorado School of Pharmacy.
Sarah Moss, PharmD
Sara Wettergreen, PharmD
Sara Wettergreen, PharmD
Dr. Moss is an Assistant Professor at the University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, as well as a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist at the UCHealth Family Medicine Clinics in Boulder and Westminster. She provides comprehensive clinical pharmacy services, including population health management initiatives, chr
Dr. Moss is an Assistant Professor at the University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, as well as a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist at the UCHealth Family Medicine Clinics in Boulder and Westminster. She provides comprehensive clinical pharmacy services, including population health management initiatives, chronic disease management through collaborative practice agreements for various conditions, and drug information consultations. Her clinic also serves as a rotation site for pharmacy students and residents. Dr. Moss’s areas of interest include cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and population health. She is dedicated to advancing pharmacy services and improving healthcare outcomes.
Sara Wettergreen, PharmD
Sara Wettergreen, PharmD
Sara Wettergreen, PharmD
Dr. Sara Wettergreen is a passionate pharmacy educator and clinical pharmacist. She works as an Associate Professor in the Department of Clinical Pharmacy at the University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Her primary teaching areas are related to patient-centered communication and advanced diabetes manag
Dr. Sara Wettergreen is a passionate pharmacy educator and clinical pharmacist. She works as an Associate Professor in the Department of Clinical Pharmacy at the University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Her primary teaching areas are related to patient-centered communication and advanced diabetes management. Dr. Wettergreen spends half of her time as a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist at UCHealth Lone Tree Primary Care clinic, where her practice focuses on type 2 diabetes management. She also provides service to the American Diabetes Association, where she co-hosts a podcast called “Diabetes Day by Day.”
Summer Byerley, PharmD
Sara Wettergreen, PharmD
Summer Byerley, PharmD
Summer Byerley is a Pediatric Clinical Pharmacist at Children's Hospital Colorado in Colorado Springs. She completed her undergraduate and graduate studies at St. Louis College of Pharmacy in 2020 and 2023 respectively and completed her PGY1 and PGY2 Residencies at Children's Hospital Colorado in Colorado Springs in 2024 and 2025 respecti
Summer Byerley is a Pediatric Clinical Pharmacist at Children's Hospital Colorado in Colorado Springs. She completed her undergraduate and graduate studies at St. Louis College of Pharmacy in 2020 and 2023 respectively and completed her PGY1 and PGY2 Residencies at Children's Hospital Colorado in Colorado Springs in 2024 and 2025 respectively. Her areas of interest include critical care, leadership, and precepting all while pursuing her Master's in Healthcare Administration at Colorado State University. In Colorado Pharmacists Society, Summer serves as the Residency Showcase Coordinator for the Academy of New Practitioners and as the Vice President of Public Relations for the Council of Pediatric Pharmacists.
Rhianna Fink, PharmD
Rhianna Fink, PharmD
Rhianna Fink, PharmD
Dr. Fink is an Associate Professor in the Department of Clinical Pharmacy at the University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. She received her Doctorate of Pharmacy from South Dakota State University and completed a PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at Beaumont Health System in Royal Oak Michigan followed b
Dr. Fink is an Associate Professor in the Department of Clinical Pharmacy at the University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. She received her Doctorate of Pharmacy from South Dakota State University and completed a PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at Beaumont Health System in Royal Oak Michigan followed by a PGY2 Ambulatory Care/Family Medicine Specialty Residency at the University of Colorado. Dr. Fink’s clinical practice is with A.F. Williams Family Medicine Clinic, the primary family medicine residency training site for the University of Colorado School of Medicine. As a member of the interdisciplinary team, she provides disease state management and medication consults for a wide variety of acute and chronic diseases and is highly involved in interprofessional education within the clinic. Her areas of interest include evaluation and innovation of clinical pharmacy services in the primary care setting, caring for underserved populations, and leveraging clinical pharmacy services to reduce health disparities.
David Higgins, MD
Rhianna Fink, PharmD
Rhianna Fink, PharmD
David Higgins, MD, MPH, is an Assistant Professor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and a pediatrician, preventive medicine specialist, and researcher at CU Anschutz. His research focuses on improving child and adolescent health through practical, evidence-based interventions, with a particular emphasis on vaccine delivery,
David Higgins, MD, MPH, is an Assistant Professor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and a pediatrician, preventive medicine specialist, and researcher at CU Anschutz. His research focuses on improving child and adolescent health through practical, evidence-based interventions, with a particular emphasis on vaccine delivery, communication, and building vaccine confidence.
He has practiced community primary care pediatrics in both Denver and Montana, serving children and families in urban and rural settings, experiences that continue to shape his approach to research and advocacy. He currently sees patients in the Child Health Clinic at Children’s Hospital Colorado and teaches pediatrics and preventive medicine to the next generation of health professionals.
He is an experienced writer and speaker, with insights featured in outlets such as The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, The Denver Post, and other national outlets. He serves as a national spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics, where he also serves as Vice President of the Colorado Chapter and sits on the Board of Directors for Immunize Colorado.
He began his academic journey in the Howard Hughes Undergraduate Research Program at Colorado State University and earned his MD from the University of Colorado School of Medicine. He completed pediatrics training at the University of Washington and public health/preventive medicine training at the Colorado School of Public Health, where he served as associate and chief resident.
Outside of work, he enjoys coaching youth soccer, traveling, and exploring Colorado’s outdoors with his wife and two children.
Ashley Ramp, PharmD
Rhianna Fink, PharmD
Ashley Ramp, PharmD
Ashley Ramp, PharmD, MS, MEd is a multisite director of pharmacy at Children’s Hospital Colorado. She holds a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction in addition to her pharmacy degrees and taught high school science and math for two years prior to attending pharmacy school.
Dr. Ramp has presented platform presentations at mul
Ashley Ramp, PharmD, MS, MEd is a multisite director of pharmacy at Children’s Hospital Colorado. She holds a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction in addition to her pharmacy degrees and taught high school science and math for two years prior to attending pharmacy school.
Dr. Ramp has presented platform presentations at multiple state and national conferences and is an active member in ASHP at the state and national level. She is a thoughtful and engaging presenter who ensures that her audience is both educated and entertained.
Ashley has managed regulatory components of pharmacy, including drug diversion, since becoming a pharmacy leader. In this short time she has seen the sharp rise in DEA inspections and the increased scrutiny around regulations related to controlled substance management. She is passionate about helping leaders overcome this new challenge.
Meghan Jeffres, PharmD
Meghan Jeffres, PharmD
Meghan Jeffres, PharmD
Meghan Jeffres is an Associate Professor and ID pharmacist at the University of Colorado School of Pharmacy and Hospital. She teaches infectious diseases, clinical problem solving, and conducts research about antimicrobial stewardship, antibiotic adverse reactions, allergies, and active learning. Dr. Jeffres is a past board member of the
Meghan Jeffres is an Associate Professor and ID pharmacist at the University of Colorado School of Pharmacy and Hospital. She teaches infectious diseases, clinical problem solving, and conducts research about antimicrobial stewardship, antibiotic adverse reactions, allergies, and active learning. Dr. Jeffres is a past board member of the Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists, co-founder of the Infectious Diseases Educator Network, and creator of Medical Rewrites Podcast.
Sarah Bow, PharmD
Meghan Jeffres, PharmD
Meghan Jeffres, PharmD
Sarah Bow, PharmD, is a dedicated pharmacy leader and passionate advocate for medication safety, compliance, and professional advancement. With over 20 years of experience across inpatient, outpatient, and pharmacy advocacy settings, Sarah brings a well-rounded perspective to pharmacy leadership and drug diversion prevention.
She earned h
Sarah Bow, PharmD, is a dedicated pharmacy leader and passionate advocate for medication safety, compliance, and professional advancement. With over 20 years of experience across inpatient, outpatient, and pharmacy advocacy settings, Sarah brings a well-rounded perspective to pharmacy leadership and drug diversion prevention.
She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, and began her career at Kaiser Permanente Colorado, where she held roles ranging from technician and intern to pharmacist, supervisor, and Chief Pharmacist over a 17-year span. She later expanded her inpatient leadership experience at Children’s Hospital Colorado and Denver Health.
In her current role as Drug Diversion Prevention Officer, Sarah leverages her deep background in pharmacy compliance to ensure medication security remains a top priority. She provides education to staff, supports audit readiness, and fosters a culture of accountability and prevention. She’s genuinely fascinated by all things compliance and regulatory.
An active CPS member since 2018, she has served three years on the Board of Directors and is currently the immediate past president and membership co-chair of CPS.
Outside of work, Sarah prioritizes travel and adventure with her husband Ben, a realtor, and their two daughters, Addison and Harper. Whether she’s hiking Colorado’s scenic trails or exploring new corners of the globe, she’s happiest outdoors—preferably on a sunny patio with a glass of sparkling rosé and her French Bulldog, Ziggy, by her side.
Wesley Nuffer, PharmD
Meghan Jeffres, PharmD
Wesley Nuffer, PharmD
Dr. Nuffer is a professor at the University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy. He is an Assistant Director of Experiential Programs, where he works to place students in various pharmacy practice settings. Dr. Nuffer is involved with several funded initiatives focused on transforming community pharmacy practice to patient-centered ca
Dr. Nuffer is a professor at the University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy. He is an Assistant Director of Experiential Programs, where he works to place students in various pharmacy practice settings. Dr. Nuffer is involved with several funded initiatives focused on transforming community pharmacy practice to patient-centered care models. His expertise is in experiential education, diabetes, obesity, and immunizations, and his clinical practice is in the Endocrinology department at the University of Colorado Hospital. In his spare time, Dr. Nuffer enjoys the martial arts and the great outdoors of Colorado with his family.
Amber Cizmic, PharmD
Amber Cizmic, PharmD
Amber Cizmic, PharmD
Amber Cizmic is the Director of Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacy Services at Intermountain Health, leading a dynamic team of clinical pharmacists and pharmacy technicians who deliver high-quality care in both primary and specialty care settings across Colorado and Montana. With a passion for expanding services, driving quality improvements, a
Amber Cizmic is the Director of Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacy Services at Intermountain Health, leading a dynamic team of clinical pharmacists and pharmacy technicians who deliver high-quality care in both primary and specialty care settings across Colorado and Montana. With a passion for expanding services, driving quality improvements, and demonstrating the measurable value of clinical pharmacy, Amber brings a forward-thinking approach to healthcare transformation. Her vision for ambulatory pharmacy is to create accessible, integrated, and value-driven clinical services that empower patients and providers alike—ultimately redefining how pharmacy contributes to better health outcomes across communities. Originally from Nebraska, she earned a PharmD from the University of Nebraska Medical Center and completed PGY1 and PGY2 Ambulatory pharmacy residency training at the Denver VA and Kaiser Colorado, respectively. Outside of work, Amber enjoys time with her family exploring the outdoors, traveling, and playing or watching sports.
Jason Perry, PharmD
Amber Cizmic, PharmD
Amber Cizmic, PharmD
Jason was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, and completed his Doctor of Pharmacy degree at the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy, along with an MBA from the Gatton College of Business and Economics. He brings 20 years of community pharmacy experience, including extensive leadership and operational management roles. He currently serve
Jason was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, and completed his Doctor of Pharmacy degree at the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy, along with an MBA from the Gatton College of Business and Economics. He brings 20 years of community pharmacy experience, including extensive leadership and operational management roles. He currently serves as the Pharmacy Practice Coordinator for King Soopers/City Market, supporting
clinical operations, practice transformation, and professional development across a 15-store region in Western Colorado. Outside of work, Jason is blessed and kept busy by his
wife, Clarissa, their daughter, Isabelle, and the family dog, Armin.
Amy Shields, RPh
Amber Cizmic, PharmD
Amy Shields, RPh
Amy Shields RPh, BCCCP, is Clinical Pharmacy Manager at HCA HealthOne Swedish, overseeing medication formulary & resource utilization, pharmacist professional development, and policy maintenance. With an extensive background in critical care practice, she is BPS certified in Critical Care and recently celebrated her 31st anniversary with
Amy Shields RPh, BCCCP, is Clinical Pharmacy Manager at HCA HealthOne Swedish, overseeing medication formulary & resource utilization, pharmacist professional development, and policy maintenance. With an extensive background in critical care practice, she is BPS certified in Critical Care and recently celebrated her 31st anniversary with HCA Healthcare. She has lived in Colorado for over 40 years and enjoys camping and traveling with her husband and two sons.