Gerald Shapiro, PharmD
Los Angeles, CA
PRESIDENT
Sharon Sherrer, PharmD
Marietta, GA
VICE PRESIDENT
John L. Schutte
Louisville, KY
TREASURER/SECRETARY
Donnie Calhoun, RPh
Anniston, AL
Brian Caswell, RPh
Baxter Springs, KS
Hugh Chancy, RPh
Hahira, GA
Scott Pace, PharmD, JD
Little Rock, AR
Mark Riley, PD
Little Rock, AR
Bill Osborn, PharmD
Miami, OK
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C. Robert Blake, PD
West Union, OH
Board Member Emeritus
James R. Rankin, PD
Indialantic, FL
Board Member Emeritus
Sonja Pagniano, is the executive director of the NCPA Foundation. Sonja leads the foundation’s strategic growth including the fundraising campaigns, marketing initiatives, as well as various other projects. Throughout her career Sonja has sought to strategically support the mission of philanthropic groups such as the NCPA Foundation.
She most recently served as the development manager for the Center for Disaster Philanthropy, which helps donors maximize their impact on long-term recovery from disasters through expert resources, community-driven grantmaking and philanthropic consulting services. Prior to this position, she worked at the College of Wooster’s Advancement Division as the assistant director of annual giving, and as an associate planner at the Medina County Department of Planning Services and Fair Housing in Ohio.
Sonja received her Masters of Public Administration from Kent State University. She also holds a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) certification, so she is certified in the highest standards of ethics, competence, and service to the philanthropic sector.
Leading program development and operations for the NCPA Foundation, managing the complete grantmaking process from application review through impact reporting, and implementing strategic initiatives aligned with the organization’s mission. Supporting daily operations, donor relations, fundraising communications, and providing comprehensive administrative support to the Board of Trustees.
