Erika loves being a Times pharmacist because she’s able to establish meaningful relationships with her pharmacy’s customers and likes to be an integral part of the community. Although she was first interested in medical research, she knew that pharmacy would be her path after speaking with a pharmacist in the army during college. Erika states that “ Many times in your life, it's not about what you want to be or do, instead it's about giving yourself the opportunity to be ready to capitalize on whatever comes your way.” She likes all sports and usually roots for the underdog, the ones with humility, integrity, honor, courage, etc. Erika loves to read lots of books and travel - “the world is our oyster, and I plan to explore it all!”