Rachel Rockwell

About Rachel Rockwell

Pharmacist and Public Health Leader with diverse experience in clinical practice, health systems collaboration, nonprofit leadership, regulatory navigation, and public speaking. Experienced in building cross-sector partnerships and leading statewide initiatives to improve access, equity, and sustainability in medication use. Proven ability to work across disciplines with clinicians, policymakers, and health system leaders to drive patient-centered solutions and expand access to life-saving therapies. Recognized as a trusted advisor with a strong ability to build relationships, lead without authority, and deliver meaningful insights to advance patient care and population health.Therapeutic expertise includes infectious disease, cardiometabolic health, and chronic disease management.Professional Snapshot • Relationship Builder who develops rapport and trust with clinicians, policymakers, and patients — including in historically underserved populations. • Strategic Collaborator with experience leading multidisciplinary teams and launching statewide medication access initiatives. • Clinical Educator and Public Speaker with a strong foundation in public health and evidence-based medicine, delivering tailored education to diverse audiences. • Innovator and Problem Solver who recognizes opportunities to improve health outcomes, reduce pharmaceutical waste, and design sustainable solutions at the systems level.Strengths and Core ExpertiseKOL Relationship Building • Clinical Education • Public Speaking • Population Health • Program/Project Management • Strategic Partnerships • Regulatory Compliance • Metrics and Reporting • Strategic Planning • Health Systems Collaboration • Access & Affordability • Medication Safety • Evidence-Based Medicine • Nonprofit Leadership • Therapeutic Expertise • Cross-Functional Teamwork • Real-World Impact • Advocacy & Policy Engagement

Experience

1. Pharmacy Manager

   Walgreens

   Aug 2025 — Present · Minneapolis, MN, US

Education

• University of St. Thomas

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology, General

  2008 — 2012

• University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy

  Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.), Pharmacy

  2012 — 2016

• University of Minnesota School of Public Health

  Master of Public Health (MPH), Master of Public Health

  2016 — 2021

Skills

• Outcomesmtm
• Health Literacy
• Public Health
• Social Media
• Clinical Pharmacy
• Public Speaking
• Event Planning
• Research
• Medication Therapy Management
• Community Pharmacy
• Community Outreach
• Environmental Issues
• Patient Advocacy
• Patient Counseling
• Certified Immunizer
• International Health
• Healthcare
• Global Health
• Critical Thinking
• Pharmacy
• Cpr Certified
• Microsoft Word
• International Relations
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• International Pharmacy
• Medication Adherence
• Drug Interactions
• Customer Service
• Direct Patient Care
• Academic Tutoring
• Teaching
• Patient Education
• Aquatic Ecology
• Tutoring
• Immunization
• Leadership
• Volunteering