Christopher Lynch

About Christopher Lynch

Passion, Purpose, ValueI’m driven by a passion for helping students and professionals grow into confident, future-ready leaders. Whether guiding pharmacy students or collaborating with healthcare educators, I focus on mentoring individuals to unlock their full potential. My expertise lies in leadership development, digital professionalism, and career coaching—empowering learners to succeed in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape. I bring a unique perspective that blends education, military service, and GenAI integration to create meaningful, forward-looking educational experiences.Experience, Awards, PersonalityWith over 30 years of experience in pharmacy and healthcare leadership, I’ve served in pivotal roles across military, federal, and academic institutions. My service includes 28 years in the U.S. Navy, where I led healthcare teams, shaped interservice training programs, and supported humanitarian missions across the Americas. Since retiring, I’ve continued serving primarily through higher education, where I currently teach in the Doctor of Pharmacy and Master of Pharmaceutical Affairs programs at NSU. Outside of work, I enjoy restoring cars and home spaces, traveling with my family, and attending music festivals that feed my love for connection and creativity.Professional Career Highlights- Spearheaded professional development curriculum for 200+ student pharmacists annually- Co-Authored and developed cutting edge professional branding and career coaching programs- Directed clinical support/pharmacy services across departments in both military/VA hospitals and clinics- Inaugural Director of the first Joint Military Advanced Pharmacy Technician Training Program- Directed pharmacy services aboard a Navy hospital ship during humanitarian mission to 12 countries- Clinical faculty pharmacist for a military Family Medicine Residency ProgramAreas of ExpertiseLeadership education, curriculum development, career coaching, digital professionalism, experiential learning, academic advising, interprofessional training, generative AI in higher ed, pharmacy education, military healthcare leadership, organizational development

Experience

1. Clinical Assistant Professor - Sociobehavioral & Administrative Pharmacy

   Nova Southeastern University- College Of Pharmacy

   Nov 2020 — Present · Tampa, FL, US

   Serving as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Sociobehavioral and Administrative Department within the College of Pharmacy. Coordinating and teaching classes within the Doctor of Pharmacy program\'s Leadership & Professional Development course series across first 3 years for over 200 students per class over two geographically separated campuses (Ft. Lauderdale & San Juan). Coordinated and taught a Bioethics and Management & Leadership in Healthcare course within the Master of Pharmaceutical Affairs program. Teaching expertise is in the areas of Healthcare and Pharmacy Leadership, Management, Team Building, Ethics, Innovation, Professional & Career Development, Mentoring/Coaching, and other Sociobehavioral aspects of professional development.Service:Curriculum, Development, and Well-Being Committees

Education

• University of North Florida

  Master of Education (MEd), Educational Leadership

  2005 — 2006

• American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacist Foundation

  Diplomate, Pharmacy Leadership Academy (DPLA)

• Nova Southeastern University- College of Pharmacy

  Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), Pharmacy