Stephanie Dailey, Mary Paliescheskey, and Jill Richardson have been appointed to expanded roles in the UC Irvine School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences. Dailey has been named as the Director of Strategy and Operations within the Dean’s Office, Paliescheskey has been named as Academic Programs and Accreditation Officer, and Richardson has been named as Director of Student Affairs and Educational Initiatives.
Dailey has been serving as Interim Director of Strategy and Operations since May 2024. Previously, she was in the role of Project Manager. Her role as Director of Strategy and Operations involves managing key operations, strategic initiatives, and policy development, as well as supervising staff in the Dean’s Office.
“I joined the UCI School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences in 2020, and it’s been rewarding to see how much we’ve grown. I’m excited to continue supporting our school’s success and to help build on the strong foundation we’ve created together,” Dailey shared.
Paliescheskey formerly served as Pharmacy Didactic Education Coordinator. As Academic Programs and Accreditation Officer, she will coordinate accreditation and academic program review reporting, manage academic survey data, oversee the submission of new programs, and organize curricular changes.
“My new role involves managing reporting to various agencies for compliance with accreditation standards while supporting existing programs and our strategic plan,” Paliescheskey stated. “Every day provides an opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of the UCI School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences. I am eager to leverage my skills to contribute to the school’s mission of academic excellence.”
Richardson is assuming the title of Director of Student Affairs and Educational Initiatives; previously, she held the role of Director of Student Affairs. In addition to her long-time responsibilities, including student advising and educational program management for the BS in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Master of Science in Pharmacology, and PhD in Pharmacological Sciences programs, her role has now evolved to include strategic planning and assessment, in collaboration with school leadership.
“Exploring new educational initiatives is something I have very much wanted to get more involved in, so I am excited for this opportunity,” said Richardson. “As the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program nears full accreditation, we are researching ways to expand the school’s degree and certificate offerings. Ideally, these will attract a larger, more diverse pool of prospective students and provide additional educational opportunities for current students across all degree programs.”
