Pathiv Shah graduated from St. John's University in 2003. He has worked in serveral different pharmacy, notably: Saldo Drug (2003-2005), Three P Drug (2005-2006), and Fuller Drugs (2004). Patriv was the past President and chairman of the NYCPS as well as the Bronx representative for PSSNY. Other Accolades include: Advisory to the NYSDOH Medicaid Program, recipient of the 2009 Distiguish Young Pharmacist Award for PSSNY, recipient of the 2019 Pharmacist of the year award, 2008 board member of NYCPS, and board member of TruthRx organization. You can contact him at parthiv@dmspharmacies.com

Ron Del Gaudio is widely known and respected for his proactive and innovative support of the patients served by the four locations that that comprise Kings Pharmacy. After earning his Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy from the Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, he attended Long Island University’s College of Pharmacy (LIU Pharmacy) and graduated in 1979. Ron joined the independent drugstore chain, Kings Pharmacy, and went through the ranks to eventually become the company’s president and owner. With his wavering commitment to superb professional support and outstanding technical expertise for his patients, Ron’s leadership and focus on teamwork earned Kings Pharmacy the Health Mart Diabetes Care Excellence Award. Additionally, the team’s success with infertility, Hepatitis C, Transplant, HIV shows his strong devotion to healthcare. Through his leadership, Kings Pharmacy has become a highly regarded specialty pharmacy throughout the NY regional area and has expanded its practice nationwide. Kings Pharmacy has developed an extensive compounding specialty, as well. Ron’s outstanding achievements have been acknowledged often over the years. Examples of his achievements include receiving honors from the National Federation of Italian-American Societies, the Italian Pharmacist Society and by J.D. Power and Associates for outstanding customer satisfaction. Ron and his team are known for living up to their motto: “the pharmacy that cares for you.” He is a longtime board member and the current president of the Brooklyn-Queens chapter of the JDRF. He serves on the board of the Pharmacists Society of the State of New York (PSSNY), and he also serves as President of the New York City Pharmacists Society (NYCPS).

Alex Perchuk graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy in 1987 from the Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy & Health Science at Long Island University. Since 1988, Alex has held the position of Director of Pharmacy at Thriftway Pharmacy, a group of independent pharmacy in the New York Metropolitan area.  Alex has been actively involved in the pharmacy profession for the past 30 years. He has been part of organized pharmacy associations, both as an owner, partner and as a member of various professional-pharmacy organizations. Alex has also been involved in the Arnolld & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy alumni Association, in which, he served as the Alumni Association vice president for several years. Alex with his long time business partner Robert Baker have jointly given back to their alma mater (Arnold & Marie Schwartz) by setting up a scholarship fund to assist other aspiring pharmacy students. Alex aIso served on the Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy Admissions Committee, which helps screen potential pharmacy Student. candidates. Alex also served as a board member of Cardinal Health retail Advisory Board.  

Owner of Pilgrim Pharmacy since 1976

Former NYCPS President & Chairman

Former PSSNY Chairman

Former IPS President & Chairman

Current Bronx Regioal Rep on PSSNY Board

Email: rayrx32@gmail.com

Charles R. Catalano, RPH, a graduate of Brooklyn College of Pharmacy, is the President of C & S Pharmacy Consultants and Long-Term Care Consultant to Total Care Pharmacy Long Term Care Division located in Oakland Gardens, Queens, New York.  He previously owned World’s Fair Pharmacy from 1977-2010.  World’s Fair/Total Care Pharmacy, an independent community pharmacy, specializing in providing care to hemo-dialysis centers, post- transplant patients and individuals who reside in group homes for the developmentally disabled.  For the past thirty years Charles has been working as a Consultant Pharmacist servicing agency throughout New York City, Long Island, Westchester, Rockland and Ulster Counties. Charles served as the President and Chairman of the Board of The Pharmacists Society of New York (PSSNY) from 2014 to 2015. Charles has also served as President and Chairman of Board of the Italian American Pharmacist Society (IPS), as well as President and Chairman of the Board of the New York City Pharmacy Society (NYCPS).  While NYCPS President, he was called upon to work with the Emergency Preparation Team from the New York City Department of Health (DOH) to develop a plan to mobilize pharmacies if a chemical bio terrorism attack should occur.  Charles’ most noted accomplishment was during his NYCPS leadership role when he coordinated a team, consisting of NYCPS and PSSNY leadership along with their respective lobbyists. Their combined effort accomplished the impossible by successfully having two laws in successive years passed by the legislature and signed into law by NYS Governor Andrew Cuomo.  The new laws allow patients in NYS to have a choice in having a community pharmacy fill their prescription rather than mandated to use mail order. NYCPS and PSSNY accomplishments under Charles’ leadership forged the advancement of Pharmacy within the state of NY and their successes have been followed and emulated by other states in similar situations facing the pharmacy profession. Charles was the recipient of the St. Johns University Preceptor of the Year Award in 1998 and the Bowl of Hygeia Award in 2005.

He is currently a consultant pharmacist to numerous LTC facilities and FQHC and drug treatment centers.

Email: charlesrrx@gmail.com 

A former President that was in office from 2006-08

A former President that was in office from 2004-06

Member of PSSNY since 1986. 

Past President of PSSNY. 

Past President of NYCPS

Pharmacy owner since 1971

Graduate of Rutgers College of Pharmacy, Class of 1967.

Email: rxtsar@aol.com

A former President that was in office from 1994-97

Email: mikeagovino@gmail.com

Aniedi Etuk is a registered pharmacist in New York. A graduate of the university of Lagos, College of pharmacy in Nigeria. She is the owner of Drug Shoppe pharmacy located in Harlem. Ms Etuk is a preceptor for the Touro college of pharmacy. A past secretary of the board for the pharmacist society of the state of New York. A mother of two graduates and a high schooler. She enjoys cooking , reading and entertaining. currently the Chairwoman of the New York City Pharmacist Society

Ilana Yagudayev, a 1999 graduate of St. John’s University, is a dedicated professional with a rich history of leadership and service in the pharmacy field. She currently serves as a board member of NYCPS and has previously held the positions of Chairwoman (2022-2024) and President (2020-2024). Additionally, Ilana was a PSSNY Regional Representative from 2019-2023 and is an active member of the Take the Pressure Off NYC committee at the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

Ilana’s journey with PSSNY began during her time at university, where she was an engaged member of the organization. After graduating, she continued her involvement, contributing to the PSSNY membership committee and later joining the NYCPS board of directors.

In 2002, Ilana co-founded Ilana’s Pharmacy, where she developed a deep passion for the pharmacy profession. Following the sale of the pharmacy, she furthered her career at Grove Drugs, where she successfully introduced new services and helped expand the business. Currently, Ilana is a proud owner of Drug Mart, where she continues to leverage her passion for pharmacy to support her patients in achieving their health goals.

Outside of her professional achievements, Ilana is a devoted mother of four wonderful children, one of whom has followed in her footsteps to become a pharmacist and works alongside her at Drug Mart.

Email: drugmart86@gmail.com

John Navarra graduated form St. John’s University College of Pharmacy. 

Presently owns and operates Town Drug in New York City and is a partner with four other pharmacies in NYC and has an interest in a Management Company in Albany. Founder of Town Total Health in NYC, a company specializing in services and programs for health care professionals and their patients. Owned and operated 2 licensed home care agencies in NY as well as a full respiratory care service. Town Total health was very involved in the disease management arena at the time through its subsidiary Integrated Health Algorithms.  Town Total Health was sold in 2012 and still exists.

John was a member of the NYS Board of Pharmacy for almost 20 years. 

Presently Chairman of the Pharmacy Advisory Committee in Albany with the DOH. Member of the Value Base Committee in Albany during DSRIP.

Member of the NYCPS Board of Directors. He was past President of the Pharmacists Society of the State of New York (95-96). Was the first and founding  President and  of the NYCPS and held that position for 3 years. Member of the Long Island Pharmacists Society and Past President of the Italian American Pharmacists Society. John was the recipient of many awards including:

Distinguished Alumnus Award St. John's University 2003 

President's Award 2006 St. John's University 

Catholic Guardian Home Bureau Child of Peace Award 2006

Received the Bowl of Hygea Award for outstanding community service 2007

You can contact him at johnnavarra@towndrugpharmacies.com