09/13/2026
Another BLESSED Saturday!
Today, the Blake-Davis Medical Academy Mentorship Program held our second Enrichment session of the 2026-2027 program year focused on Pharmacy.
Our students explored the science behind medications, learned how to read a prescription label. Participated in a patient case challenging them to diagnose the condition and choose the most appropriate medication.
They also stepped into the role of a compounding pharmacist making lip balm, hand sanitizer, and the capsules needed for the treatment of the patient case.
But what touched my heart the most was watching our scholars enthusiasm, attentiveness, engagement, eagerness to learn, and their genuine interest.
It continues to warm my heart and motivates me to KEEP GOING. ❤️
We are incredibly grateful to our guests today:
-Dr. Thomas Gadallah; Baycare ER and ICU Pharmacist
-Mourad Mekhael; Registered Pharmacist and Owner of All In One Pharmacy
-Kayla Satyanand; fourth-year Pharmacy Student at USF Taneja College of Pharmacy
I am grateful to each of them for sharing their personal journeys, helping to lead the hands-on activities, and for their willingness and eagerness to pour into our scholars. Because of them, our scholars were able to gain insight into “a day in the life of a Pharmacist” and learn about the many opportunities available within the profession.
A special THANK YOU to the Observership Physician for joining me and helping with today’s session. He helped to connect the importance of both professions in patient care. Your willingness to pour into our scholars means so much. ❤️
As always, a very special THANK YOU to Bishop Kenny Brown, Pilgrim Rest Freewill Baptist Church, Ms. Armentha Edwards, David Baker, and the entire staff for your unwavering support of this endeavor. You continue to open your doors and support us without hesitation or questions.
I honestly don't have the words to fully express what today—and every Blake-Davis Medical Academy Mentorship Program event—means to me.
So, all I can say is:
THANK YOU, LORD. Thank You for trusting me YET AGAIN to pour into these scholars. 🙏🏾
Thank You for trusting me to pay it forward.
Thank You for allowing me to use the experiences, opportunities, and knowledge you’ve given me to help open doors for the next generation.
Because when what you're doing comes from your HEART … I LOVE WHAT I DO! ❤️❤️❤️
And YES … Can you tell I still LOVE being a
Pharmacist?! 💊💊💊
Exposure is EVERYTHING … Mentorship is KEY … And sometimes, all a young person needs is someone willing to say: “You can do this. Let me show you how.”
-I am so honored to do this work.
-I am so grateful for every person who continues to believe in this vision.
-And I am so thankful that God continues to allow me to pave the way for our youth. 🙏🏾🙌🏾
ALL GLORY BELONGS TO GOD! 🙌🏾❤️