Meet Hann’s Pharmacy’s Fertility Team
Kristen Hann Souders has 30 years of pharmacy experience, 16 of them in specialty pharmacy to include such fields as fertility, oncology and compounding, as well as disease states such as hepatitis C, Crohn’s, and rheumatoid arthritis to name a few. She has also developed a fertility training module, and has held and continues to hold annual fertility trainings for recertification of all employees. Her passion to be closer to patients brought her from big store retail pharmacy manager to open a small, personal boutique pharmacy aimed for a more personal touch to include educating on whole health and well-being. Kristen grew up in the pharmacy where her Dad worked in Cumberland, MD and knew from the start that she wanted to follow his footsteps to share the bond and trust she saw he created with everyone that walked in his door. Having the honor to name this pharmacy “Hann’s” in tribute to him is what makes this place so special. She studied at the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy, the same alma mater as her Father. Kristen enjoys a good, long run in chilly weather, sipping on Yerba Mate, and all the time she can possibly get with her husband and three boys.
Tania Tajzad, PharmD, RPh completed her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry with a minor in Chemistry at Virginia Tech and her Doctor of Pharmacy at University of Maryland, Baltimore. She is a dedicated pharmacist with an in-depth knowledge of chronic disease management and treatment. Licensed in VA, MD, and DC, she is proud to be serving patients in the DMV. Before joining Hann’s, she had significant experience in both community and hospital pharmacy practice. Her strength lies in counseling patients and catching potentially harmful drug interactions. In addition to pharmaceutical practice, she is a strong advocate of functional medicine, empowering patients to strengthen their health through proper nutrition and verified supplements. Her favorite part about her profession lies in the opportunity to teach patients one-on-one regarding their health conditions and medications.
Colette Lewis-Mann, RPh studied Master of Pharmacy at the University of Hertfordshire in the United Kingdom. She decided to become a pharmacist after discovering a keen interest in medicines but also a strong desire to care for others. Colette has over 9 years of pharmacist experience in the United Kingdom in community and hospital pharmacy settings. During her time in the United Kingdom, she learned the importance of empathy and creating a safe space in the pharmacy for patients to feel seen and heard. Colette joined Hann’s Pharmacy initially as a pharmacy intern in June 2021 and just over a year later, she became a licensed pharmacist. She enjoys building relationships with her patients and encouraging them to feel more confident about their medications. One of Colette’s mottos is: “There is no such thing as a silly question! Ask me anything!” Colette loves counseling patients on the benefits of homeopathic products and the importance of professionally fitted compression. She looks forward to continuing to support patients throughout their fertility journey and making sure each patient leaves Hann’s Pharmacy feeling positive, valued, and special. Outside of work, Colette loves going on cruises and hunting around for the treats she misses from the UK.
Morgan Pennington graduated from West Virginia University in 2017 with a doctorate of pharmacy. She went on to work as a retail pharmacist for 5 years, honing her skills and fulfilling her desire to serve patients with a comprehensive approach to ensure they receive the best treatment and information for their needs. Although she enjoyed it, she wanted to have more opportunities to consult and work with patients one on one. She is now licensed in both Virginia and West Virginia and is excited at the new ability to provide both her home state and the DMV with specialized pharmaceutical needs for patients’ fertility journeys.