Becky Merkey
About Becky Merkey
Becky Merkey is a Clinical Pharmacist and Mentor at Aspen RxHealth, where she has worked since 2020. She holds a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and has co-authored a pharmacology textbook, while also founding Meraki Medication Coaching to support athletes in medication management.
Work at Aspen RxHealth
Becky Merkey has been employed at Aspen RxHealth since 2020, where she serves as a Clinical Pharmacist and Mentor. In this role, she utilizes her extensive knowledge in pharmacology to provide guidance and support to both patients and pharmacy students. Her responsibilities include mentoring aspiring pharmacists and contributing to the development of clinical practices within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Becky Merkey holds a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree from the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy, which she completed from 2014 to 2019. Prior to this, she earned a Master of Science in Education, focusing on Secondary Education and Teaching, from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities between 2006 and 2008. Additionally, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry from the same institution from 2002 to 2006.
Background
Becky Merkey has a diverse professional background that includes various roles in education and pharmacy. She worked as a Tutor at Homeworks For Students from 2007 to 2016 and served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy for four months in 2019. She also gained practical experience as a Pharmacy Intern at Medication Management Systems, Inc. from 2016 to 2019.
Achievements
Becky Merkey co-authored and illustrated a pharmacology textbook specifically for PD1s in the college of pharmacy. She published a project that focused on the role of pharmacists in medication and supplement optimization for Division-1 athletes, which led to the establishment of Meraki Medication Coaching. Additionally, she completed a manuscript on the benefits of serving abroad for future pharmacists, published in January 2020.
Community Involvement
Becky Merkey regularly participates in community service trips to Nicaragua, contributing her skills and knowledge to support local communities. Her involvement in these trips is consistent, although she refrains from participating during periods of civil unrest or pandemic restrictions.