Dr. Shalondria Simpson

 

Dr. Shalondria Simpson, PharmD

I was Born in Galveston TX raised in Texas City, TX. My parents are Deborah Simpson a retired social worker (Supervisor for the Dept of Human Services) and special needs teacher and Robert Simpson Sr. a retired machinist from BP oil. My twin sister and I are the youngest of 4 kids. I have 2 older brothers, Robert Jr. and Marlon Simpson. Both college graduates that went into computer programing and computer network. Robert Jr. our oldest brother was a football star and very likeable guy in our hometown of Texas City, which made our family well known and liked there. After years of working my brother Robert Simpson (Rob) became the first entrepreneur in our family, owning and operating a distribution business for years. Soon after, I my other brother Marlon followed and owning a Fish Market (Marlin’s Seafood in ATL), myself, and my sister. Rob currently works with my sister part-time at Accuhealth and owns and runs his process server business. Together my sister and I own Tru Essence Cosmetic and Medical Spa (2018) and Tru Destini (2018) a 501c3 aimed at helping minority high school and college students get into the medical field and exploring medical entrepreneurship through shadowing and mentorship. 

My sister and I both aspired to be physicians and attended the University of North Texas (UNT) for our undergraduate degree. Our interest in helping the less fortunate came from watching my mom and going on home visits with her as she helped the elderly find services such as food, home health care, bill assistance and more.  My direction shifted during my second year at UNT as I decided to major in Psychology. She later went to medical school at the University of Illinois as I attended pharmacy school at Texas Southern University.

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My Community Involvement

    • Partner with the Houston Health Department to provide Covid vaccines and flu vaccines to the underserved and vulnerable populations (2021 to 2022)
    • Partner with Bread of Life to provide free covid vaccines to vulnerable population in the community. (2020 to 2022)
    • Partner with the University of Texas Health School of Public Health to provide/mail out Just in Case Kits (emergency contraceptives and more) to students at TSU and young women around the U.S that cannot afford or do not have access to emergency contraceptives (2020- present)
    • Partner with TSU to mentor and precept 2nd year and 4th year pharmacy students at TruCare Pharmacy. 4th year students train 6 weeks with us at a time (2017-present)
    • One of the founding partners of Tru Destiny foundation, where I mentor, and train college AND high school students interested in healthcare and entrepreneurship (2018-present)
    • Member of the Healthcare Ministry at Bible Way Baptist Church, in which we provide health education, medication counseling, and blood pressure/diabetes screenings to the church and community (2015-present). Chaired of our annual diabetes seminar.
    • Member of the Media Ministry at Bible Way Baptist Church (2018-2022)
    • Currently working with TSU and other Universities to provide “Healthy Life” vending machines on college campuses located in areas with limited access to affordable over-the-counter medications, emergency contraceptives, STD prevention products/test kits, and more. A portion of the proceeds goes back to the University.
    • Provided bedside delivery of medication to St. Joseph hospital patients.
    • INROADS alum and mentor 

Matched and completed a competitive Pharmacy Residency Program at Parkland Hospital (2008-2009).

1 of the six members of TSU College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (COPHS) Dean's Council (2021-present).

TSU College of Pharmacy Laboratory named after me for my mentorship, community involvement, and scholarship donation to the COPHS (2022).

Inducted into the Texas City High School Legacy Hall of Honor (2019) Designed to recognize Texas City graduates who have excelled in their field of expertise and made significant contributions to their respective communities.

2021 SUPERlady Honoree- Help SUPERGirls SHINE Foundation to continue to equip underserved girls with STEM+ opportunities.

Top 50 Black Professionals and Entrepreneurs Award (2016).

In Celebration of Women’s History Month, I was recognized and honored by Texas Southern University.