WASHINGTON — The HDA Research Foundation announced four recipients of the Karen J. Ribler Scholarship at its Seventeenth Annual CEO Roundtable Fundraiser in Washington, D.C.
Now in its seventh year, this annual scholarship is geared toward students pursuing any degree level or professional certification who work within HDA-member distributor and manufacturer companies. Named for the Foundation’s former COO, Karen J. Ribler, the scholarships support the continued efficiency and effectiveness of the pharmaceutical supply chain by fostering knowledge and leadership through education and professional development opportunities.
“The HDA Research Foundation congratulates this year’s scholarship recipients, who bring immense talent and dedication to the healthcare supply chain. Through the Karen J. Ribler scholarship, we are proud to help strengthen, support and educate this next generation of leaders as the pharmaceutical supply chain strengthens its ability to deliver safety, reliability and innovation across the healthcare ecosystem,” said Perry Fri, President, HDA Research Foundation.
The 2025 Karen J. Ribler Supply Chain Scholars are:
Shay Gentry
Certified Pharmacy Technician, Cencora
Bachelor’s degree in HR Management and Organizational Behavior, University of North Texas at Dallas
Dhairyash Oza
DEA Compliance Specialist, BluPax Pharma
MBA, New Jersey Institute of Technology
Alexandriah “Allie” Rasmussen
Transportation Analyst, Cencora
Master of Business Analytics, Texas A&M University
Jack Lewis
Channel Operations, Johnson & Johnson
Master of Global Supply Chain Management, University of Southern California
The next scholarship period will open in March 2026.
