Dr. Samara is one of the leading pharmacy leaders in the nation, and has been recognized for serving as the Chief of Pharmacy Service at the NIH and the VA. In her roles, Dr. Samara advocates for sponsoring upcoming health care leaders, including CUSP students, to have impact on the industry through networking, continuous learning, and resiliency.

Serving as the founding and Emeritus Dean Skaggs School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dr. Taylor has extensive history in serving California's pharmaceutical growth. He previously served as President of the American Society for Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics, on an Advisory Committee to the Director of the National Institutes of Health, and on the Congressional Task Force on Environmental Health Sciences.

A founding member of CUSP's advisory board, Mr. Roszak has dedicated himself to Chapman University and has served on the Board of Trustees since 1996. As an active member of the University, including chairing several special committees, he helped set the foundation for CUSP's success.

Mr. Babbington fostered one of CUSP's founding community partnerships. As the second CEO of Prescribe Wellness, he continued to provide opportunity to PharmdD candidates to make a direct impact in the Irvine and Orange County area.

Chapman honors Dr. Vlasses for his long-standing dedication to the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education. As the first accredited pharmacy school in Orange County, CUSP recognizes the importance and distinguishment of having established qualifications and educational standards.

Dr. Turkel was a founding member of the Dean's Professional Advisory group, and brought insight on the trends and needs of the pharmaceutical industry. She has served as a CEO, founder, and VP for international healthcare companies and has wide expertise in a variety of niche knowledge.

As an advisor to several healthcare organizations, Dr. Mazzo created bonds between Chapman and some of the leading drug development centers in California. His affiliations with Allergen, Avellino, and Neurotech gave CUSP students direct lines to cutting-edge healthcare developments.

The founder of PrescribeWellness, Dr. Whitcup took thoughtful measures in ensuring Chapman students would have real-community impact during their time as PharmD candidates. Providing resources to create a small operating pharmacy at the Rinker campus, students make healthcare services more accessible to nearby businesses to help people build a maintain their wellness through vaccinations, health consulting, and family planning services.

Mr. Herbert, the namesake of the award, co-founded Allergan and served as its CEO from 1961-1991 while also serving on Chapman University's Board of Trustees and Cabinet. His belief in CUSP's success and early excellence provided steady leadership and guidance as our school was founded.