About
Paulitha Pasala is a distinguished U.S.-licensed pharmacist, researcher, academician, and community health advocate with over 15 years of active professional experience in pharmacy practice, public health leadership, and wellness outreach. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. with a business emphasis in Leadership from the University of the Cumberlands, Pasala brings a unique interdisciplinary expertise that combines healthcare delivery, leadership innovation, and community empowerment, particularly among underrepresented populations.
Skills & Expertise
Health policy analysis
financial reporting
team leadership
business ethics
executive strategy
IT project management
health IT systems
cybersecurity protocols
database analytics
digital platform development
Global business strategy
market expansion
entrepreneurial leadership
business law
corporate governance
Laboratory research
physiology instruction
critical literature review
peer-reviewed publishing
grant writing
Research Interests
No research interests added yet.
Connect With Me
Experience
Pharmacy Intern Preceptor & Clinical Educator
Scientific Assistant & Sales Officer
Graduate Assistant
Research Assistant
Education
University of the Cumberlands
Kakatiya University, University College of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Campbellsville University
University of North America
Ball State University
Projects
Livruit Medic
Health and Wellness
Conferences & Seminars (1)
Unity for community
Empoweing community in unity
Certificates & Licenses (2)
Managing Medication Optimization in Managing Complex and Chronic Conditions: A Multidisciplinary, Patient-Centered Approach
Managing Medication Optimization in Managing Complex and Chronic Conditions: A Multidisciplinary, Patient-Centered Approach",
IJSDR
Hyperglycemia-Induced Alterations in Colonic Motility and Secretion: Roles of 5-Hydroxytryptamine Signaling and Translational Implications
Awards & Achievements (4)
🏆 Empowerment Heroes
Woman of Power & Community Impact Award
🏆 Business Heroes award
Reformer & Forward Ladies Award
🏆 health care hero
Professional Excellence in Patient Care & Outstanding Pharmacist Award
🏆 Raymond E Henzlik Research Award
The Raymond E. Henzlik Physiology & Anatomy Research Award at Ball State University is a highly competitive, research-focused honor that provides direct support for master’s-level research in physiology and anatomy. Awarded within Ball State’s rigorous physiology and anatomy training environment, it is designed to advance high-quality, student-led scientific inquiry and to cultivate the level of scholarly rigor expected of emerging researchers and future leaders in the field.
Named in honor of Dr. Raymond E. Henzlik, Professor Emeritus and a respected scholar and mentor, the award reflects a legacy of academic excellence and a deep commitment to advancing meaningful biomedical research. Because it is tied to a named faculty legacy and evaluated through a competitive selection process, the award carries significant professional weight. It signals that a recipient’s work has been recognized as well-developed, impactful, and research-worthy within an academic setting known for training clinicians, educators, and scientists.
Thesis Guided (1)
The Impact of Digital Transformation on Operational Performance: The Mediating Role of Strategic Orientation in Healthcare
Institution: University of Cumberlands
Professional Memberships (2)
American Pharmacists Association
Country: United States
American Physiological Society (APS)
Country: United States
Role in Research Journals (1)
Reviewer
Publications (7)
Studies have focused on gastric dysmotility in diabetes mellitus. Effects of hyperglycemia on colonic motility and secretion are not known. 5‐HT was reported to mediate contractility by activating rec...
PEER REVIEW-A CRITICAL ANALYSIS WOMEN OF COLOR AND LEADERSHIP ADVANCES IN DEVELOPING HUMAN RESOURCES
Abstract: This preface introduces a Special Issue focused on the leadership experiences of women of color (WOC), addressing a critical gap in leadership and human resource development (HRD) research....
Diabetes mellitus is frequently associated with gastrointestinal dysfunction, traditionally linked to gastric dysmotility. Recent evidence demonstrates that chronic hyperglycemia also disrupts colonic...
Medication optimization is a critical component of effective management for patients living with complex and chronic conditions, including heart failure, asthma, diabetes, and other high-burden diseas...
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