Jenna Maker, PharmD, BCPS, has been a Professor and Vice Chair at the University of the Pacific since 2008. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Rhode Island in 2006, followed by a PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at Froedtert Hospital in 2007 and a PGY2 Infectious Diseases Residency at the University of California, Davis Medical Center in 2008. Dr. Maker's teaching philosophy emphasizes preparing students for practice by strengthening critical thinking skills and promoting a commitment to lifelong learning. She integrates practical examples from clinical practice into her classroom to help students apply textbook knowledge in real-world settings. Additionally, she has held leadership roles such as chairing the School’s Assessment Committee since 2014 and serving on the University’s Assessment Committee. Her research interests include Infectious Diseases, Nephrology, and Curriculum Assessment. Dr. Maker has also contributed to international education as a visiting professor in Japan and Denmark. In her free time, she enjoys outdoor activities, writing, traveling, and playing the piano.