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Thalia Lastra
Student Pharmacist
Class of 2027
Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus
Thalia is the peer-nominated Student of the Month for March 2026 for:
- Personal Achievement (dean’s ambassador).
- Leadership (SGA officer).
- Professional growth (developed training video on GLP-1 medication counseling).
“Thalia’s meaningful engagement and positive impact on the student community make her a highly deserving nominee for student of the month."
Norma Ortiz
Student Pharmacist
Class of 2027
Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus
Norma is the faculty-nominated Student of the Month for March 2026 for:
- Personal achievement (accepted into the Florida AHEC Scholars Program).
- Leadership and community service (represented NSU hosting visits from two healthcare system pharmacy leaders from Costa Rica and the chair of the Dean’s Advisory Board).
“Her charm, knowledge, adaptability, and initiative reflected outstanding leadership and problem-solving skills. Norma represents the profession with poise and exemplifies the qualities of a student leader dedicated to service and mentoring peers.”
Alex Algarin
Student Pharmacist
Class of 2029
Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus
Alex is the second faculty-nominated Student of the Month for March 2026 for:
- Personal achievement (accepted into the Florida AHEC Scholars Program, a national distinction that moves beyond the standard classroom setting to the forefront of healthcare reform).
- President for the Class of 2029.
“It is a truly impressive achievement for him to be accepted into the Florida AHEC Scholars Program, a distinction that highlights his commitment to mastering rural and underserved healthcare.”