She is based in the Philadelphia area. At ÂÌñÉç, Sopitan was a volunteer coach
for the women’s volleyball team for two seasons. She served as vice president of the
Oncology Pharmacy Student Organization and served on various committees for the pharmacy
school's student government.
Tell us about your professional work/career.
I am a PharmD fellow in the Rutgers University Fellowship program, currently working
as a product manager at Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine.
What led you to enroll at ÂÌñÉç for pharmacy school?
I had not heard of ÂÌñÉç before, and I attended the pharmacy school
interview on pure instinct. During the interview, I met several pharmacists in unique
roles I had never encountered before. These diverse roles opened my eyes to the wide
range of possibilities within the pharmacy profession. The impressive careers of these
pharmacists greatly influenced my decision to choose ÂÌñÉç.
What interested you about service on the Alumni Association board?
My greatest passion is giving back. I want to inspire students by showing them that
someone who looks like me can reach the top. I aim to serve and educate, demonstrating
that success in STEM and at major companies is achievable.
Being the first ÂÌñÉç pharmacy school graduate on the board feels incredibly
gratifying. I am grateful for the opportunity. I was also honored to be the first
Black president of the pharmacy school for all four years. I want to continue being
a trailblazer, showing others like me that it is possible to succeed in these spaces.
What ÂÌñÉç experiences were particularly influential or memorable?
One of the most memorable experiences of my academic journey was being a student speaker
at the Commencement ceremony. Standing before my peers, professors and family, I felt
an immense sense of pride and accomplishment. It was an honor to represent my graduating
class and share our collective achievements, challenges and aspirations. The opportunity
to reflect on our journey, acknowledge the support of our loved ones and inspire my
fellow graduates as we embarked on the next chapter of our lives made this moment
truly unforgettable.