Scholarship Award Lead

TJ is the Scholarship Award Lead for Pharmacy Foundations, where they manage and oversee the foundation training scholarship program dedicated to supporting Black/Afro/BAME trainee pharmacists during their crucial development year. With a commitment to addressing the awarding and attainment gap faced by this group, TJ is passionate about creating an impactful platform to support our future pharmacy professionals.

Their journey with the Scholarship Award began in 2021 as a trainee pharmacist, progressing to a mentorship role and now leading the program, affording a large variation of direct experience to draw upon.

Outside this role, TJ is a PhD researcher in Human Nutrition, exploring the effects of coffee consumption on cardiovascular health outcomes. This area of study combines their love for coffee with the dedication to advancing scientific understanding and participating in science and health communication.

With a previous role in pharmacy store management at Boots UK and ongoing work as a locum community pharmacist, TJ has a unique blend of continuing experiences in clinical, research and leadership roles. These experiences across various roles fuels their endorsement for expanding career possibilities within the pharmacy field, inspiring others to see beyond traditional paths.