Current Residents and Preceptors

Kynleigh Chesnut, Pharm.D.

Kynleigh Chesnut is from Sand Rock, Alabama and attended Auburn University where she completed her undergraduate studies and later earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the Harrison College of Pharmacy. Her clinical interests include critical care, infectious diseases/antimicrobial stewardship, and psychiatric care. In her spare time, Kynleigh enjoys exercising, being outdoors, and spending time with family and friends.

Tate Crawford, Pharm.D.

Tate Crawford is originally from LaFayette, AL, and earned both her Bachelor's degree and Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Auburn University. Her professional interests include critical care and infectious diseases. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, baking, and exploring the outdoors with her husband and dog.

Kruti Patel, Pharm.D.

Kruti Patel is originally from Decatur, Alabama and attended Samford University where she completed her undergraduate studies. She earned her PharmD from McWhorter School of Pharmacy. Her clinical interests are emergency medicine and critical care. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, cooking, reading, and spending time with her family and friends. 

Kayla Brown, Pharm.D., BCPS - PGY1 Residency Program Director

Originally from Ashford, Alabama, Kayla earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biochemistry and Cell Biology from Huntingdon College, where she was also a member of the softball team. She then pursued her Doctor of Pharmacy degree at the McWhorter School of Pharmacy at Samford University. Following graduation, she completed a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency at East Alabama Medical Center.

Throughout her career at East Alabama Medical Center, Kayla has served as a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist and the PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Coordinator before assuming her current role as Clinical Pharmacy Manager.

Outside of work, Kayla enjoys spending time with family and friends, enjoying the outdoors, and traveling.

Melissa O. Bagwell, Pharm.D., - BCPS NICU/Pediatrics Preceptor

Melissa O. Bagwell serves as a preceptor for East Alabama Medical Center's PGY1 programs during NICU and Pediatrics rotations. An Auburn native, Melissa earned her Pharm.D. from Auburn University's Harrison College of Pharmacy and is board certified in pharmacotherapy. Her professional interests include neonatology, cardiology, and parenteral nutrition. Outside of work, she enjoys watching Auburn High football, reading, and outdoor activities.

Sydney Bowman, Pharm.D., BCPS - Outpatient Infusion Preceptor

Sydney serves as a preceptor for East Alabama Medical Center's PGY-1 program during the Outpatient Infusion rotation. Originally from New Site, Alabama, she earned both her Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences and her Doctor of Pharmacy from Auburn University. Following graduation, Sydney completed her PGY-1 residency at East Alabama Medical Center.  Outside of work, Sydney enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, cooking, and cheering on the Auburn Tigers.

Elizabeth W. Covington, Pharm.D., BCIDP - Academia Preceptor

Elizabeth Covington is an Associate Clinical Professor with Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy and a Clinical Pharmacist Professor at East Alabama Health. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Auburn University and completed a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency at DCH Regional Medical Center. Dr. Covington is board certified in infectious diseases pharmacy and practices in antimicrobial stewardship, infectious diseases, and transitions of care. Her clinical interests include antimicrobial stewardship, transitions of care, penicillin allergy evaluation, and vancomycin dosing.

As a preceptor, Dr. Covington enjoys helping residents develop into confident, independent clinicians through evidence-based patient care, research, and teaching. She serves as a longitudinal research preceptor and offers an academia elective for residents.

Cason Daniel, Pharm.D. - Emergency Medicine Preceptor

Cason Daniel serves as one of the preceptors for the Emergency Medicine rotation. He attended Auburn University Harrison School of Pharmacy and previously worked at Wellstar West GA Medical Center before joining EAMC. Outside of work he enjoys hiking, camping, and fishing. 

Hannah Denham, Pharm.D., BCPS - Internal Medicine Residency Outpatient Clinic and Pharmacotherapy Clinic Preceptor

Originally from South Carolina, Hannah earned her bachelor's degree in biology from Wofford College before completing her Doctor of Pharmacy at The University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Pharmacy. Following graduation, she completed a 24-month PGY1/PGY2 Pharmacotherapy Residency at The University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. 

Prior to joining EAMC, Hannah practiced as a Clinical Pharmacist Specialist in pain management and ambulatory care within The University of Tennessee Health System. She also held faculty appointments at UT College of Pharmacy and UT Graduate School of Medicine. Her professional interests include interdisciplinary care, pain/opioid stewardship, substance use disorder, transitions of care, and population health initiatives. Fun fact: Hannah has traveled to 5 of the 7 continents.

Sarah Grace Gunter, Pharm.D., BCIDP - Infectious Diseases, Antimicrobial Stewardship Preceptor

Sarah Grace serves as preceptor for both the Infectious Diseases/Antimicrobial Stewardship I and II rotations. She graduated from the McWhorter School of Pharmacy at Samford University, then completed a PGY1 residency at East Alabama Medical Center and a PGY2 Infectious Diseases residency at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi. When she’s not at work, she enjoys outdoor activities. Fun fact: she has climbed two “fourteeners” in Colorado.

Danielle Hood, Pharm.D. - Oncology Preceptor

Danielle Hood serves as a preceptor for the East Alabama Medical Center's PGY1 program oncology rotation at Spencer Cancer Center. Originally from Harris County, Georgia, she earned her Bachelor of Science degree at Columbus State University and her Pharm. D. at Mercer University College of Pharmacy. Post graduation she completed a PGY1 residency at Huntsville Hospital and initial Oncology training in Miami, Florida. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family, traveling, & UGA Football.

Randy Hooks, Pharm.D. - Progressive Care Preceptor

Randy Hooks serves as a preceptor for East Alabama Medical Center's PGY1 program for the progressive care rotation. Randy earned his Pharm.D. from Auburn University's Harrison College of Pharmacy. He then went on to complete his PGY1 residency here at East Alabama Medical Center. Outside of work, he enjoys spending quality time with family and friends. 

Kara Latham, Pharm.D. - Administration, Leadership Rotation

Kara Latham serves as a preceptor for East Alabama Medical Center's PGY1 program during residents' administration and leadership rotations. She earned her doctorate in pharmacy from the Samford University McWhorter School of Pharmacy. Outside of work she loves to travel.

Amber M. Martin, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCGP - Preceptor

Amber M. Martin, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCGP, is an Associate Clinical Professor at Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy (HCOP) on the Auburn campus. She received her Pharm.D. from HCOP in 2007. In 2008, she completed her PGY-1 residency at Indian River Medical Center in Vero Beach, Florida.  She continued to practice at IRMC as a clinical pharmacist until 2011 when she joined the faculty at Auburn and the EAMC pharmacy team. Her practice interests include internal medicine with a focus in geriatrics.  As a faculty member, much of her teaching is in the pharmacy skills laboratory.  Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family, reading, or crafting.

Laura Matthews, Pharm.D., M.S., CPEL - Administration and Leadership Preceptor

Laura Matthews is the Director of Inpatient Pharmacy Services for East Alabama Health (EAH), which includes pharmacy services for the EAMC-Opelika campus, EAMC-Lanier campus, the EAMC-North and the EAMC-Freestanding Emergency Department (FED). Matthews earned a Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology, a Master of Science in Molecular Biology/Physiology, and a Doctor of Pharmacy from Auburn University. She serves as a preceptor for the Administration and Leadership rotation. Outside of work, she and her husband enjoy traveling and spending time with family.

Jordan Vickers, Pharm.D., BCPS - Internal Medicine Preceptor

Jordan Vickers attended Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy and completed his residency at Auburn University Clinical Health Services. He precept the Internal Medicine Rounding Team rotation. Outside of work, he enjoys playing guitar, piano, and singing - and has been a wedding singer a few times.

Jeanna Sewell, Pharm.D., BCACP - Ambulatory Care, Mercy Medical Clinic Preceptor

Jeanna Sewell serves as a preceptor for East Alabama Medical Center's PGY1 program during residents' ambulatory care Mercy Medical Clinic rotations. She earned her Pharm.D. from Auburn University's Harrison College of Pharmacy, and completed her PGY-1 and PGY-2.

Drew Smith, Pharm.D., BCPS - Cardiovascular Critical Care Preceptor

Drew Smith attended the Samford University McWhorter School of Pharmacy, and previously worked at St. Vincent's before joining EAMC. He and his wife were extras in the Marvel movie Black Panther.

Casey Spears, Pharm.D. - Orientation Preceptor

Casey Spears attended Auburn University's Harrison College of Pharmacy, and has called Auburn home for the past 23 years. She has extensive experience in both retail and hospital pharmacy settings. Outside of work, she stays busy with her husband, two sons, and Hickory Hollow Angus, a registered angus farm she co-owns with her family in Pisgah, Alabama.

Forrest Stewart, Pharm.D., BCPS - Practice Management Preceptor

Forrest is a preceptor during the Practice Management rotation. He is from Maplesville, Alabama and graduated from Auburn University's Harrison College of Pharmacy. He then completed his PGY1 residency at East Alabama Medical Center. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two children. 

Adrianna Reagan, Pharm.D., BCPS - Wellbeing Chair, Emergency Medicine Rotation Preceptor

Adrianna Reagan, PharmD, graduated from Harrison College of Pharmacy at Auburn University. She completed a PGY1 residency at Piedmont Athens Regional in Athens, Georgia. Currently, she is an emergency medicine clinical pharmacist at EAMC. Outside work, she loves listening to true crime and murder mystery podcasts.

Courtney Reliford, Pharm.D., BCPS - Practice Management Preceptor

Courtney Reliford is originally from Douglas, Georgia, and earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy. She completed a PGY-1 residency at East Alabama Medical Center. Her clinical interests include internal medicine, psychiatry, and critical care. Outside of work, Courtney enjoys traveling, antiquing, spending time outdoors, cheering on the Georgia Bulldogs, and making memories with her dachshund and cat.

Andrew Revels, Pharm.D.- Cardiovascular Critical Care Preceptor

Andrew Revels serves as a preceptor for East Alabama Medical Center's PGY1 program Cardiovascular Critical Care rotation. Originally from Samson, Alabama, he earned his bachelor's in biomedical science from Auburn University. Following his graduation, Andrew attended Auburn University’s Harrison College of Pharmacy and graduated with a Pharm.D. He completed his PGY1 residency at Princeton Baptist Medical Center in Birmingham, Ala.

Kristy Williams, Pharm.D., BCPS - Critical Care Preceptor

Kristy Williams completed both her Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and Pharm.D. at Auburn University. She has been a pharmacist at EAMC for over 20 years and currently serves as the preceptor for the critical care rotation. She has two children, Hudson and Lillie, and she has a twin sister that is a veterinarian and an older brother that is a physician.

Margaret Williamson, Pharm.D., BCPS, CDCES - Internal Medicine/Surgery and Oncology Preceptor

Margaret graduated from Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy and our very own East Alabama Health PGY-1 pharmacy residency program. Margaret serves a preceptor for the internal medicine/surgery rotation and oncology elective rotation. A fun fact, Margaret plays and watches tennis in her spare time.