School of Pharmacy
Graduate Recognition Ceremony 2026
Friday, June 12, 2026
Ceremony: 3:30-5:00 pm
Meany Hall
PARTICIPATE IN THE CEREMONY
Graduates and their family and friends are invited to participate in the School of Pharmacy Graduate Recognition Ceremony on:
Date: Friday, June 12, 2026
Time: Doors 2:30PM PST
Pre-Ceremony Slideshow 3:00PM PST
Ceremony 3:30PM PST
Location: Meany Hall
Livestream: YouTube
We look forward to celebrating with you!
GUEST SPEAKER
Ryan Oftebro , PharmD, Clinical Associate Professor, CEO Kelley-Ross Pharmacy Group
Bio: Ryan Oftebro is a pharmacist and Principal/CEO of Kelley-Ross Pharmacy Group, which consists of five divisions located in Seattle, WA, including compounding pharmacy, community pharmacy, long term care, specialty pharmacy, and a clinical division dedicated to developing and implementing innovative pharmacy services. Ryan received his Pharm.D. from the University of Washington in 2003, and completed a Community Practice Residency in 2004. Ryan has previously held board positions with the Washington State Pharmacy Association, the Polyclinic Community Health Foundation Board and is the former President of the American College of Apothecaries. Currently Ryan serves as member of the Virginia Mason Board of Governors, UW School of Pharmacy Executive Advisory Council and co-chair of the UW School of Pharmacy’s Capital Campaign. Ryan is also a member of the Seattle/King County Overdose Prevention Taskforce and Clinical Associate Professor with the University of Washington School of Pharmacy.
CLASS OF 2026 STUDENT ADDRESS
Graduate student speaker:
Ronald Dickerson, MA, MPH, PhD
Class of 2026, PhD Health Economics and Outcomes Research (Data Science)
PharmD student speaker:
Ezinna Onukwufor, PharmD, Class of 2026
Bio: Ezinna Onukwufor is a proud graduate of the University of Washington School of Pharmacy and an advocate for patient-centered care, leadership, and service. During his time at UW, he served as Chair of the Dean’s Advisory Council of Students (DACS), contributed to research focused on improving care for older adults in partnership with the Plein Center for Aging, participated in an international medical service trip with Global Brigade, and dedicated himself to mentoring fellow students. Following graduation, he will begin a community pharmacy residency with Cascadia Pharmacy Group. Known among his peers for his energy, optimism, and ability to bring people together, Ezinna believes pharmacy is at its best when it combines clinical excellence with genuine human connection.